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    Omega-3 Fish Oil

    Does anyone here take fish or krill oil for omega-3 fatty acids supplements? Right now I take Vit B6, Vit C, and a multi-vitamin, but heard that omega-3 fatty acids are good for digestive health, anxiety, and depression. Would this be advisable? Any suggestions?
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    Almond Milk?

    Has anyone tried it, and does it help or hinder UC recovery?
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    I Had Pizza!

    And it set well with me! :) Just wanted to share the good news ;)
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    Purple Stains on Toilet Seat & Under Seat

    I started noticing, after symptoms of UC began occurring, that if I go to the bathroom (mainly pee) I will leave then go back & see purple stains from splash on the seat & under the seat. My urine is yellow/pale yellow but these mysterious stains show up. Has this happened to anyone else? I also...
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    My Story

    Hi, everyone, my name is Kristin, I'm in my 30s and I live in the Los Angeles, CA area. I was diagnosed with UC on July 18 2013 after a colonoscopy and biopsy. The results showed that the right side of my colon was normal while the left side (and part of the upper) was inflamed. Before the...
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    Recipes for a Low-Fiber (Bland) Diet?

    Does anyone have any good recipes to follow on a Low-Fiber/Bland diet? I was put on a bland diet when I was diagnosed with UC but, frankly, I'm getting really bored with the foods I've been eating. I'm not a cook but I want to follow some easy recipes that will offer variety.
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    "Watercure" Diet

    Hi, everyone, I've been doing some reading and came across this so-called "Watercure" Diet. Has anyone heard of it and, if so, does it work? It's supposed to be good for digestive issues.
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    Newly Diagnosed with UC

    Hi, everyone, I was just diagnosed with UC this past July so it's still very brand new to me. I had about three weeks of bleeding, diarrhea, and weight loss (but, surprisingly, no pain). I ended up having a colonoscopy and biopsy, which confirmed my diagnosis. I was put on a bland diet and I...
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