Moonshadow: What form of UC were you diagnosed with and what was the severity? Also you say that you have healed yourself through diet and natural methods. What would those consist of?...
Scottishcammy: Welcome to the crowd. My son was diagnosed over a year ago with severe pancolitis. When doc first dx'd him, he said no problem, he'll just take a couple pills a day and be on the road...
Alaska, anyone, anyone? I know it's cold here, but by gosh most of you have more snow than we do! /community/emoticons/smile.gif Does anyone know how to do a "members" search here for those who have...
See these are the things I NEED desperately to hear. The only thing his GI ever says is take your pills! Outside of the meds I have gotten what little info we have through my own research. I should...
No doubt Old Hat! I've told him, gosh if you don't want to take them then please at least offer me the curtiousy of putting them back in their original containers instead of the trash because at $10...
Judy: All three doses are taken at home as he doesn't want the school involved in this any more than is necessary to prevent the other kids from knowing. In the mornings it's a mad dash to get myself...
And I was just about to say you must be a mom too! That is so true! If we suggest something it is a horrible idea. If they come up with it, it is the only way to fly! /community/emoticons/smile.gif...
My son broke a tooth chewing on a piece of hard candy. Do any of the following meds that are prescribed for UC cause brittle bones? Asacol, Colazal, Prednisone, 6-MP, Remicade. And if so how long...
Please: I am ever so sorry to hear of your daughters' situation. I too am a mother of a 13yo boy diagnosed with severe pan UC over a year ago. To be blunt, it has been a virtual rollercoaster the...
Thanks everyone for all the input. I am starting to understand that these diets can be different for every person. My delima in determining what is best for HIM, is trying to get input from my son as...
My son was diagnosed last year with pan UC. Our doc here in Alaska has discredited foods as being a contributing factor not allowing his remission. I can't help but think though that his very strange...
Thanks for the welcome. I have looked for a long time for a sight with valuable information and I think I've finally found it. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif CCFA refers you to Dr. Pratt. When my son...
Alaska is our life long home and we have no desires to leave the state. Is there anyone else out there that lives in Alaska experiencing the same thing? Maybe you have someone else you see here that...