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Proctitis is Depressing and Evil

Desperate Husband — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:11:47 +0000

Introduction: Happily married man with a beautiful wife and daughter. I’ve been a military man for 17 years and some. Living in Europe. Recently moved here from Asia. My Colitis Experience: I’m active duty military, and my story began in December 2010. Blood! To the doctor I went. Underwent a colonoscopy in January 2011 and [...]

7 Factors I Think Lead to My UC

Jesse — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:53:16 +0000

Introduction: Hi everyone! My name is Jesse. I am a female born in 1978. In January 2012, I was diagnosed with UC. So I have started the GAPS diet. I will post info here for you all that I find helpful. Good Luck! My Colitis Experience: Hi everyone! My name is Jesse and I’m a [...]

Alternative Remedies Worked for Me

Anonymous-UC'er — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:00:22 +0000

Introduction: I am 40 years old male living in California, USA. I am a Computer Software Engineer by profession, married, and lived a very healthy lifestyle throughout my adult life. I have UC (Ulcerative Colitis) for about a year and half. Alternative Colitis Remedies: In April 2011, I had to get blood transfusion due to [...]

Fecal Stool Transplant

Anonymous-UC'er — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:40:49 +0000

Hello, I did the fecal stool transplant. I’ve had ulcerative colitis for over 12 years. I’ve been on medications of all kinds and nothing worked or stopped working, even prednisone . I saw a specialist in Dallas who recommended this procedure after having to see a surgeon. Fecal Stool Transplant has changed my life. It [...]

Probiotics Question

Lara — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:07:48 +0000

Introduction: I was diagnosed with severe Ulcerative Colitis in June 2011. I started Remicade one month after being diagnosed, and it has literally saved my life! Now for my Probiotics Question My next colonoscopy will be in the sometime in the summer and I want my colon to look better than it did the last [...]

Can’t Believe I’m There Again

Surfer Christine — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:52:51 +0000

Hi! My name is Christine,I was born in Montreal and now live in Byron Bay Australia.I’m 43 and i’ve had UC for about 20 years. My Colitis Story: The first 10 years of colitis were awful I was in denial. Going from one specialist to another. Getting colonoscopy. And given Salazopyrin, Asacol, Prednisone, and Imuran. [...]

Peppermint Tea Anyone – Helps My Colitis

Anonymous-UC'er — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:38:19 +0000

Peppermint Tea (just plain or with honey) Really helps because it is relaxing, and helps keep symptoms calm. I am not running to the bathroom all the time. I have been on medications for very bad symptoms however its been awhile since I’ve last had to run to them. Initially I suffered from bloody lose [...]

Alice Talks About Her Colitis For the Cameras

Adam — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:42:56 +0000

She started having colitis symptoms after taking Accutane not too long ago. Just a few days ago, I had a great opportunity of meeting up with a fellow UC patient. Her name is Alice, and she’s super cool! I hope she doesn’t mind if I call her a friend now. I had no idea what [...]

Humic-Fulvic Acid and SCD Diet

Mike — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:56:01 +0000

I have had UC for roughly 10 years, although it wasn't diagnosed until 5 years ago. The doc had told me that Prednisone was the next step if the Asacol didn't work. But, because it is a hormone I was very reluctant in taking it...

Specific Carbohydrate Diet Missing Link

Matrix — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:58:23 +0000

Details that everyone should understand about total healing from the SCD diet, and personal opinions about some of the root causes of the underlying symptoms and how to clear the symptoms up.