Ulcerative Colitis Stories – Colitis Symptoms, Colitis Diet, Colitis Information

I was diagnosed with UC 2 years ago. I had gotten sick and was given antibiotics and then started having stomach problems. After a colonoscopy, they said it was ulcerative colitis. I went on Lialida and Prednisone and soon was back to normal. Then this march I switch jobs (stressful) and started a flare. I [...]

I was diagnosed with UC in April of 2009, but my gastro commented that my inflammation was so bad that it had to have been this way for years. I finally went to a doctor on my grandmother’s recommendation– my grandfather had UC and had his intestine removed, and because I was frequently using the [...]

Diagnosed with UC 21 years ago. Now would like to hear about diet as a treatment option.

Although I’m finally in remission (I’ve been able to push my remicade to 10 weeks and I’m feeling the best I’ve felt in a long time) I have this one thing that still really bothers me. I do eat a lot of problem foods (I can’t live without coffee) I’m not going to the bathroom [...]

Ok my name is Maree, and i have UC. I was being treated with it by tablets, my stomach went back to normal nearly, and all of a sudden in one night my tummy was that swollen that I look about 8 months pregnant.  What the hell is wrong with me? I’m back in hospital [...]

I researched and found out about the SCD and started that and low and behold… I got better.

Mother of 3, sick and tired of UC and all the symptoms, going to give the SCD diet a try.

I am on day 66 of the SCD and I have run into what I think is the 2-3 month flare Elaine talks about in BTVC. About a week ago on Day 59 I started experiencing some UC symptoms and they have lasted up until today, so far. They are not serious issues like before the SCD but some of [...]

Dealing with ulcerative colitis is hard. Also being a woman with facial hair from prednisone makes it even harder. Here is my story.

I was diagnosed with UC and was hospitalized for 3 weeks and out of work for 6 weeks. Tried many medications and like prednisone the best.

Hello to my fellow UCers! Just wanted to update everyone on my progress. I am still following SCD strictly and i’m currently day 53 of the diet! I still feel great with no symptoms of UC. I can’t even say i’ve had a bad day recently. Everything in my colon seems to be happy! This weekend I [...]