I know what types of food bother me and which ones to stay away from. (Taco Bell, alcohol, late night snacks, large meals, heavy breads, etc.) I also know I have cravings and certain foods make me...
I'm new to this community, and I just wanted to thank you all for a very amusing read. It's interesting to see people's different personalities come out. LOVE IT. You guys are awesome....
I have always had heavy, painful periods. When I was diagnosed with UC I realized all the D I would get during my periods was from that. I agree with Kazbern in that it's most likely just your UC...
I have been wondering about the Canadian/other country drug sources. Is it legal for my doctor to send my Rx there?...
Judy2, yes he is a GI. I need to look into getting a new one. Thank you for your information about the different areas they affect! I will check my medical paperwork out to see which one is best... I...
Embersglow1, I agree it's weird. That's the one I assumed I'd go to next but they won't approve it, saying I don't have a proven history of trying other things... so basically I have to try...
I have had ulcerative colitis for years, but was only officially diagnosed last year. My doctor is unreliable, unresponsive, and uninformed, and my insurance is a.... well, insurance company, so I'm...
I had a flexible sigmoidoscopy without sedation and it was the most uncomfortable feeling in the world, I hated it. I then got a colonoscopy with complete sedation and it was marvelous. I had minor...
Don't be scared! UC is totally manageable with the right combo of lifestyle and meds. Make sure you talk to your doctor a lot and do a lot of *your own research* so you are educated on what's going...