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I Have Ulcerative Colitis

18 Years and Thriving

By: bookofchange
Written on September 22nd, 2007
I was properly diagnosed with UC when I was 15 years old... but I expressed symptoms as early as age four. I regulate my symptoms and general discomfort with careful diet, a low-stress lifestyle, and sense of humor.
By: bookofchange
Age: 31-35 , Female
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  • coryn133
    coryn133

    I have had stomach issues my whole life and it was diagnosed as UC when i was eleven and they thought i had crohns before so it was kind of good but i have controlled it with diet as long as i can remember. A sense of humor is absolutely necessary.

    Dec 17, 2012
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  • harda
    harda

    I have had this bloody ilness for about 4yrs and find it very had to cope some days

    Aug 21, 2011
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  • Believer
    Believer

    HI !! I realize no advice is sought here as you have it under control but I would feel guilty if I didn't ask you to look into kefir if you haven't. Just google "kefir" and "dom" to find a website that tells everything. I know of people, including myself, who have been helped greatly by this food.

    Sep 23, 2007
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