My name is Erin and I live in New England. I was diagnosed with UC in early November, 2013. Hoping to manage the UC using the Specific Carbohydrate Diet! Some more about me: I’m married with three kids. If I could be doing anything in the world right now, I’d be reading a good book on the beach! Symptoms: My symptoms at the time of… Read More »Looking to Control the UC with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Meet Sarah: My name is Sarah and I am a 33-year-old Boston native who hates her guts. I was diagnosed with UC in October 2013, but my symptoms began right around the end of July/beginning of August. Blood was the first sign something was wrong, even before frequency, pain and fatigue. I went downhill pretty quickly. At my first colonoscopy they diagnosed Ulcerative Proctitis. Things… Read More »I Hate My Guts, Trying Not to Hate My Life
Introduction: Hola! My name is Yasmin, and I have Ulcerative Colitis. I’m actually approaching my second year after my official diagnoses. Colonoscopy? I’ve have four. Endoscopy? I’ve had two of those. Oh yeah, I’m only 20, I work full time, and I am a full time student. It’s safe to say that trying to balance everything and attempt to be normal is quite a struggle.… Read More »Finally Ready to Share
Intro: 57 year old female diagnosed with mild case of UC in 1996, have had regular colonoscopies for the last 10 years, every 1 to 3 years that always show some minor inflammation even when in remission. Some more about me: I live on a 5 acre property on an island. Have a grown son in college. Married 33 years. My mom lives in our… Read More »New to Eating SCD
What Up Colitis Readers, It’s almost Christmas time, and whether you celebrate it or not, it’s pretty cool to see trees and houses all lit up isn’t it? I think so. But there’s also something pretty cool about this time of year, hanging out with old friends, family, people you might not see too much, that kinda stuff right. And, what the hell is a… Read More »Are You Drinking What I’m Drinking?