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  1. stripes22002

    Just diagnosed w/ ulcerative colitis

    Thanks for the hugs chearbear, right back atcha. I can only imagine what you must have been going through. I hope you are feeling better.
  2. stripes22002

    Just diagnosed w/ ulcerative colitis

    Thermo, good for you, it is encouraging to hear it can be done. I have 9 year old twins and if it wasnt for them I probably would never even consider quitting. Maybe today will be my last ciggarette?
  3. stripes22002

    Just diagnosed w/ ulcerative colitis

    Yes, both of the major flare ups I've had, back in 2007 and present, were during high stress periods. At this point I've stayed pretty commited to a bland diet and still taking meds and I can say for sure things are getting better. I am smoking a little more, about 1 pack every 3 days, but...
  4. stripes22002

    Just diagnosed w/ ulcerative colitis

    Thank you for all the kind words and advice. I see the GI again on Tuesday. Hopefully I will get some more answers and info then.
  5. stripes22002

    Just diagnosed w/ ulcerative colitis

    I was recently diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis. Funny thing is I had a flare up back in 2007, dealt with it for 5 weeks before my primary could see me and by the time I saw him it was starting to subside. He mentioned Crohns but did no testing and put me on Dicyclomine(Bentyl). Had...
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