Stress and UC

Although I know that it isn't proven (but I am a newbie so maybe it is more so than I have discovered so far?) I have seen some trials that stress is a factor in UC. Food doesn't seem to be an issue for me. I kept a food diary for months and saw no difference in what I ate or drank.

Stress is another factor. I am seeing a very close correlation to my flares- within flares- I might add as I haven't been normal since being diagnosed in October. I did have three weeks recently that was mostly symptom free until last Friday night and have had a rough time since. But....a lot of stress the week before.

I will be going for my first Colonoscopy since diagnosis July 22nd. Saw my Dr. last week and he said there is still a chance of it being Crohns.....

Anyone else have thoughts on the effects of stress on UC? Thanks!

4800 HD Mesalamine Daily, Vitamin C, Calcium Multi vitamin and Lot's of Keifer water and milk.

Stress and anxiety are big triggers for flares. It's one of the only things can actually be pointed to as a true trigger. Besides staying on the program for your meds "Control your stress" is really the only advice many/most GIs give out to deal with the disease

I agree, stress is a trigger for me, too. BIG TIME! Trouble is, I am married to one of my main causes of stress and gave birth to the other two.