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.
Do you have joint pains and colitis? I sure had that. It’s been about six months now since it was really bad, but when those joint pains started, you’re not sure what to do. If you are having joint pains with your colitis, you are definitely not the only one. There are tons of us who have this symptoms of the colitis. But yeah, its… Read More »Colitis Joint Pains
Here is a video that talks about how you are really the one in control of your colitis. It is rated PG-13, not for less than teen agers. Having gone to hell and now back at a normal life, I understand how horrible the journey can be. It is definitely one of those experiences that you learn it while you are living with the most… Read More »Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis
Prednisone has been used with colitis patients for a very long time. This is actually a very good thing. Since so many people have used it, probably hundreds of millions of people around the world, much is known about the drugs side effects. But, everyone is a unique person, and sometimes with combinations of other medications and all the other variables, figuring out prednisone on… Read More »Prednisone Side Effects
How do you know if your Colitis is Severe? When do you join the Severe Club? How is any doctor to say you have mild colitis if you feel like hell all day? Are you thinking about finding another toilet constantly? How can a colonoscopy determine you have only medium colitis if you are not able to get out of bed in the morning? People… Read More »Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Does Chinese Food Mix With Colitis? To each their own answer to this. My current guess based off the Specific Carb Diet is that only somethings work well for colitis people like myself. The days of mowing down noodles, and trying to stuff my face with as much fried rice, and spring rolls is long gone for now. But I still miss Chinese food. This… Read More »Chinese Food and Colitis ?