15 years of colitis healed completely 6 years ago

I was diagnosed with acute ulcerative colitis in 1990, and I lived with it for fifteen years. By 2001, the Colazal wasn't working at all, and steroids were having much less of an effect, so I embarked on a journey that would lead me to heal completely in 2005. It feels strange to me now to have healed from colitis six years ago and be so uncertain as to how or where to begin to share my story. This is the first forum I've joined since I've healed. I don't want to barge in on this forum making statements about how I healed. Instead, I'm hoping I can begin by answering any questions that you might have, with respect to the rules on this forum. I was born and raised in a suburb of Philadelphia and I have lived in Center City since 2002.

I've suffered through it. Colonoscopies, public diarrhea, bleeding and cramping, weight loss, staying inside, food restrictions, tears, and frustration. I am indeed fortunate to have my life back. One day, a couple of months ago, I encountered my former G.I. in the hallway of a local museum and had a lovely conversation with his daughter. I had just come from the restroom, thankful and happy, as I am every time now. I made no mention of it of course, but it was delightfully serendipitous.

My heart goes out to all of you who are suffering with colitis. I want to help, and I want to give hope. I want to do the right thing. I don't ever want or mean to upset or offend anyone, but I don't want to be silent about this. I hope that you can help me as well.

Thank you.

Hey thats great your posting this. I bet your reduced stress and cleaned up your diet ?

All but one of the bodybuilder threads I found related to UC include posters who changed jobs, change food intake and no longer have UC.

Thats the path I am on heading into 1.5 years of a really good remission. By eliminated the really bad items I can eat most anything and am on no meds.

Too bad this disease is not a "one size fits all."  Like my doctor said, there is no "trick" to it.  I am not one of the ones who could maintain on basic meds or diet.  Unfortunately I will be having my colon removed on Tuesday.  Glad you had better results than most, but many of us believe we have done everything we can . . .  14 years in with plenty of remissions . . . a few times the doc questioned the disease was there in the first place.  It ALWAYS came back again though :(. 

dedalus Please e mail me I would like to hear your story and how you are healed. [email protected]

Looks like a carrot to me, clothed in mystery and intrigue. Also, I would never post my email to someone I don't know; let alone a group of people. I tend to trust people who are forthright, not those who play games:" I have a secret." Phooey!

the original post makes no sense. ... spam sounds like a possibility

click you heals together 3 times and send credit card number for the snake oil.