Tiggertenn, Which prep were you using? Was it Picosalax?...
Hi Bbc, I frequently have such "episodes" and have come to just accept it as being part of it all. That's just me though. Sometimes these swipes of blood decide to present themselves, other times...
Hi ComedyDork! I'm currently using something called HMF Forte after it was recommended to me by my local naturopathic doctor. They are pricey little buggers but I find them to be effective. Here is a...
Hi! Love4cats is right, there really is no right or wrong diet. You and your new wife will soon learn there is a lot of trial and error. Some foods she will be able to tolerate, others she won't....
Hi there! I take my probiotic capsules every day, even when I'm in remission and feeling well. When my bowels start acting up I actually increase the dose....
Hi Kara, Sorry to hear that you are feeling crummy. The fact that your husband also had D after eating the same food you did yesterday, has me thinking it could very well be what you ate. How long...
That's an excellent article you provided, Sara14! I particularly love the visual aids - hehe...
I'm the first in my family, but my aunt was diagnosed with colon cancer in her late 30s. Before her diagnosis and surgery she had no previous ailments....
I was born and raised in Canada; however, my background is East Indian :smile: The literal translation is "Beautiful Queen" or "Queen of Beauty" in Hindi, if that is what you are referring to. The...
Something a little more light-hearted... How many of you have actually invested in a comfortable toilet seat (e.g. padded vs ceramic) since being diagnosed with UC? After all, considering the amount...
Ah, that is what I thought. I was getting the impression that it actually looked and felt different or something. Bennie, how is Bratcat doing? Have you found something that is helping with the acne?...
Does anyone have any experience with acupuncture or reflexology to help manage UC symptoms?...
haha - I suppose the dye will have to be placed on hold for a bit. How is the nerve pain? Lessened since starting the meds?...
Hi CBusTaylor, I can definitely say that my sex drive has been halted for quite a while and I've attributed it to the disease and possibly the medications I am using. Even when in remission and...
Hi Eve, Sorry to hear that you've developed shingles. It's certainly not a fun thing to have at all. :(...
Hi Everyone, I am curious to know which brand of Omega-3 you use and why you chose it over other brands? Also, do you use a capsule or oil or something else?...
Beautiful work, James!...
Hi Bennie, I'm not familiar with distinguishing between acne from Prednisone and the "other" type of acne. Depending on what the difference is, steaming might be an option. It doesn't involve any...
Hi Everyone, Since the last week in March, I have been having some symptoms that are different and unusual to those I normally experience during a flare up. I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts...
Hi Damo, I have been experiencing the same symptoms as you only without the 1-2 bowel movements daily (instead, I'm struggling with no BM for 3-4 days followed by one day of whatever mush wants to...
Interesting information! I have only been experimenting with green tea for one week. I suppose it is possible that the tea could exacerbate the rashes but since they started long before I ever...
I'm wondering if any of you have ever experienced persistent dermatitis related to their UC? Since September I have had a persistent rash on various areas around my body. As soon as one starts to...
Hello Everyone! I just discovered this place today and thought I would drop a line. My name is Sharon, I'm 24 female from Ottawa, Canada diagnosed with pan-colitis in December of 2000. I would like...