I started site shortly after being diagnosed in October of 2008 with severe pancolitis (when my whole colon was inflamed). For me, it was a very rough start with severe symptoms. Getting bounced from medication to medication was not easy or too helpful. But, I did meet another UC'er, changes several parts of my diet, and of course the rest is history. Leave a comment, ask a question, take advantage of our past experiences here, use the search boxes, they are your friends to0:) I've written 2 different ulcerative colitis ebooks, you can check them out here. And, the Free eNewsletter, which has important updates can be joined here.
Has anyone tried eating a gluten free pizza with Ulcerative Colitis? Well, tonight, we decided to do a little test. Actually, we did this about two months ago and things worked out alright, no side effects from the pizza, but this is going to be a very rare occasion either way. Back in the old days, I ate way too much pizza, plenty to last… Read More »Gluten Free Pizza For Dinner Tonight
Visit this page on the site to write your story: CLICK HERE (the colitis venting area, as it is known) Adam AdamI started site shortly after being diagnosed in October of 2008 with severe pancolitis (when my whole colon was inflamed). For me, it was a very rough start with severe symptoms. Getting bounced from medication to medication was not easy or too helpful. But,… Read More »The Best Part of All
If am wondering if anyone has a theory on why doctors prescribe the drugs they do after or before someone is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis? Has anyone reading this blog attended gastroenterology school and been taught the “best practices” for treating a new UC patient? If so, please, please respond. If you are a patient, please feel free to answer this question that I have… Read More »The Medical Protocol – Here are some sample drugs, go ahead and try them
This is something that I don’t talk about very much, but it is very important. In a nutshell, I probably waited 5 or 6 years and suffered with Ulcerative Colitis before I really did anything. The biggest mistake of my life in-fact. But its true. I can remember finally telling my wife that the reason I was taking so long in the bathroom was because… Read More »The Signs of My Ulcerative Colitis
Is Mexican Food OK With Ulcerative Colitis?: I sure think you can. In fact, I eat Mexican food about 3-4 times per week. Here is what we had yesterday afternoon. Chicken & Steak Tacos Here are the ingredients: BBQ Chicken BBQ Steak ( some carne asada meat from the local Mexican market across town CORN Tortillas ( I think this is the most important part… Read More »Can You Eat Mexican Food with Colitis? Sure you Can