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Posted 3/28/2011 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I am a 36 year old female and I was just diagnosed with mild Ulcerative Colitis last week, had the colonoscopy, and my GI Doctor shot out this big medical term, and I was like okay it can't be that bad... nono boy was I wrong...after doing much research I now realize that this is a very serious condition and I have to make a total lifestyle change..

I am 5"9 and in very good shape, but have always had a hard time keeping weight on and have worked so hard to finally put some muscle mass on and some pounds.....and I just fear im going to wither away to nothing now.

My trips to the restroom are minimal at this point and my body is letting me know what is working and what is not...

I would really love some insight on personal experiences as far as meds vs. natural method (probiotics, and diet change) Also protein shakes that work well with this disease. My body quickly told me this morning that my normal GNC protein shake or my ensure shakes would not be tolerated any longer, so I am going to assume that I am now lactose in-tolerant. I started taking vitamins that are higher in iron and B-12...any other experiences with vitamins would be appreciated. Also what are good snacks to carry on the go?

Thank-you in advance for any personal experiences
Posted 3/28/2011 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

This community will be an amazing asset for you to learn about UC. Some people do great with natural methods of treatment while others, like myself, have only had luck with medical treatmnt. Are you currently experiencing UC symptoms? Did the GI start you on any medication? Some cases of UC are very mild and easily treatable while others are more difficult. Hopefully yours is not severe. It is wonderful if you can treat with probiotics and 5ASA enemas. Looking forward to seeing you here more often.
Posted 3/28/2011 11:31 AM (GMT 0)
in regards to foods etc. it's going to be different for everyone...it's going to be a trial and error for you. I'm one that that can eat virtually anything without my symptoms getting any worse but others will have specific foods that set off their UC. A lot of people will suggest a food journal to see what does and doesn't work for you. As far as probiotics, a popular one here that is specifically for UC and Chrons disease is VSL3. Don't ever hesitate to ask any question here, no matter how embarrassing or "gross" it may seem. We've heard it all.
Posted 3/28/2011 1:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome! I'm sorry for the diagnosis. Yes, it's a bit of a shock, isn't it, when you start to read and say, "Shoot! This is a Big Thing!" But we all live with it, and you're among us now, so.... ask away! Anything!

I do very well with VSL#3 DS (Double Strength - which is a prescription - so it's partially covered by my insurance.) Probiotics seem to really help some of us, and .... not so much, others. We each have different things that help us. For some, diet, for others, not - keeping a food journal (um, how to say, "input" and "output") has been helpful for me.

I can eat pretty much what I want unless I'm flaring - and then I need to limit raw things, acidy foods, gassy foods......
But, as I said, we're all different. Some folks do become lactose intolerant or gluten intolerant.

And you might find that once you get into remission, foods that bother you now might be fine. So.... no need to think "never" - !

Again, welcome!
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