Ulcerative Colitis Website Update and News: Hey UC’ers and followers of the website. My name’s Adam, and I have UC. I was diagnosed back in October of 2008, and I run this website. If you are brand new to this website today: “Thanks for joining us! We’re happy to have you here. This place is [...]
January 24, 2012 11 Comments written by: George
Colitis Controlled
Introduction: Diagnosed w/UC 1987 (9th grade)…living with it since. Brief periods of Asacol use to subdue flares…other than that, no meds for 18 yrs. Rule #1 – NO ALCOHOL Georges story about “Colitis Controlled” Nothing brings on a flare up like stress and alcohol. Why do Colitis patients react this way? I have spoken with [...]
January 23, 2012 6 Comments written by: Lacey
Tuesday to Thursday… I Got This
Hi all, I am recently diagnosed with UC. Like really recent it’s Thursday(1/19/2012) and I was diagnosed on Tuesday(1/17/2012). Yesterday was a rough day. My husband went to work like usual and I sat here and cried. For the last month and a half I have been sick. Real sick… you all know what I [...]
January 22, 2012 18 Comments written by: Brittany
New to Ulcerative Colitis – My name’s Brittany
Introduction: In late July/early August of 2011 I was the happiest I had been in a long time. I was in a relationship with the most amazing man I have ever met and I was getting ready to move in with him. I had a plan to begin graduate school and felt that my life [...]
January 21, 2012 19 Comments written by: UC Man
I’m Still Smoking and Reducing Colitis Medications
Over a year ago my life turned to a living hell when Ulcerative Colitis struck at its fullest and my quality of life was 0. (here’s a link to my previous posting: Does Smoking Really Help UC ) I had all the symptoms described in all of your stories, 20-30 movements a day, no appetite, [...]
January 20, 2012 5 Comments written by: Hayley
12-Year Old Son Recently Diagnosed
I had never even heard of colitis until my 12-year-old son was diagnosed with it. He had lost a tremendous amount of weight over the past 6 months, was refusing to eat or would throw up after eating, and was extremely (what we thought) lazy and irritable. His pediatrician ordered a string of blood tests [...]
January 19, 2012 5 Comments written by: Anonymous-UC'er
Alternative Remedies Worked for Me
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 [...]
January 19, 2012 Comments Off written by: Adam
Have Joint Pains and UC…Help out with the Survey
Here’s Survey: http://www.ihaveuc.com/joint-pains-survey/ As you can probably guess, its Survey Season again. Yesterday, it dawned on me that a whole bunch of us (myself included) are dealing with “joint pains” or arthritis as some of us might call it. Because so many people have participated in previous surveys, and the data is so useful to [...]
January 18, 2012 16 Comments written by: College Student
Is Prednisone the Miracle Drug?
Introduction: I am a 21 year old male here in the States, finishing up my last semester here at college. now THIS. 4 weeks later: am I finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel? My Colitis Experience (With Prednisone) I have been healthy my entire life. But that all changed 4 weeks [...]
January 17, 2012 0 Comments written by: Alex
So It Goes
Introduction: 31 yrs old, diagnosed 6 yrs ago, i believe i am winning the battle with a year long colitis flare. I am using diet (basically scd intro), exercise, rest, mental & spiritual healing. And Update on My Colitis: Hello again, I just want to continue to share my journey as i go along. I [...]
January 16, 2012 5 Comments written by: Victoria
Coping with a Colitis Flare Up During Pregnancy
Introduction to Victoria: 24 year old, from England. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 3 years ago. looks after 2 lovely little daughters whilst boyfriend works away, studying to be a teacher. My Colitis Story: I was diagnosed with UC the day before my 21st birthday, after suffering months of symptoms and having every [...]
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Pauls Site on Eating Specific Carb Diet, you will like the stuff here
Kat's AWESOME site about the SCD Diet
Martin's blog on number Two's
Christina's Super Cool Site on SCD and UC
One of the Original SCD Sites
A Site about a colitis patient in Spanish
A Free Guide on How to Start the SCD Diet
A Site about a colitis guy, who is an excellent and entertaining writer, and despite diversity, staying mentally sane
The Ulcerative Colitis Store
Probiotics for Ulcerative Colitis
Imagine you have Vitiligo
Crohn's Disease New Website
Jen's Website about Good Foods To Be Eating
Crohn's Disease Support Network - CDSN
The Great Taste No Pain Diet Site
Pauls Site on Eating Specific Carb Diet, you will like the stuff here
Kat's AWESOME site about the SCD Diet
Martin's blog on number Two's
Christina's Super Cool Site on SCD and UC
One of the Original SCD Sites
A Site about a colitis patient in Spanish
A Free Guide on How to Start the SCD Diet
A Site about a colitis guy, who is an excellent and entertaining writer, and despite diversity, staying mentally sane
The Ulcerative Colitis Store
Probiotics for Ulcerative Colitis
January 26, 2012 1 Comment written by: Adam