Introduction: Hi, there! My name is Tara and my claim to fame is being the winner of I HAVE UC’s 2011 Writing Contest! I wrote about my experience of being on the GAPS Diet and shared that it was working for me. At the time I had been on it 11 months and was anticipating my first “cheat” on my 1 year anniversary- pizza! I recently… Read More »I Did the GAPS Diet to Treat My Crohn’s/UC and IT WORKED!
Introduction: My name is Debbie. I’m 26 and live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I own a children’s entertainment business (I’m a professional clown, face painter, and balloon artist). I was diagnosed with UC in 2005 just after graduating high school. Some more about me: I love yoga, hiking, and all types of art. I am a creative and silly soul, and have a hard time… Read More »Advice on Natural Remedies and Support Groups For People with Colitis
Intro: Happily married to an amazing man with UC. We have four beautiful daughters together & I no longer know how to cook for my family =) Overwhelmed Worried Wife My husband had UC prior to our getting together, we thought he was healed. I had no idea it could go into remission, it has been over 10 years! Well now it’s back & my… Read More »Overwhelmed Worried Wife
Hey, if you’re NOT treating your UC with medications, this is not going to be too much of intereset for you. BUT, if for some of you using medications, this might help clear things up. Specifically, if you used to take Asacol (now called Delzicol), you’ve probably realized by now that it is no longer being manufactured. I know that there’s alot of you who… Read More »Why Asacol Changed It’s Name to Delzicol
Introduction: I am 18 years old and was diagnosed with UC just over a year ago. At my first appointment I remember feeling extremely embarrassed by the examination and no one seemed to have any idea what was wrong with me. It took 5 months for me to be diagnosed with the disease. I had a colonoscopy last month however they decided to stop halfway… Read More »Beat UC Don’t Let It Get You Down!