Below are the complete list of stories that have been submitted by users of the website. They are mostly written by ulcerative colitis patients (UC’ers), but there are also some stories from parents, family, and friends of UC folks too. Some stories are about the initial diagnosis while others are about hard and sometimes happy times that follow after you know for sure you have UC.
How to not go home hungry from a dinner party? January 16, 2010 One of the early challenges I have faced with dealing with my Ulcerative Colitis is realizing that I can still do everything I was doing years ago, just with a few minor modifications. This has not happened overnight, but since it has now been over 5 months of feeling well again, I… Read More »Going To A Dinner Party with a New Diet
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
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