Introduction: My name is Jo, I am about to turn twenty three and have just been diagnosed. I finished studying Neuropsychology at university last summer and I am very lucky to be in a job I love already. Still live with my parents in England, I try to eat healthy and exercise regularly. I love [...]
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Lets Give UC the Beatdown!
February 10, 2012

Introduction: Hi. My name is Stacy. I have had UC for 17 years. I am a mom with 2 small kids.I hope that I can share some good info about me and this sinister disease because I think we all need to work together to kick its a$$! Giving UC the Beatdown: I first was [...]
Proctitis is Depressing and Evil
January 31, 2012
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
January 29, 2012

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
January 19, 2012
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
January 13, 2012

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
January 1, 2012
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
December 27, 2011

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
December 16, 2011
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
December 13, 2011

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
December 1, 2011
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…






February 12, 2012
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