My symptoms started when I was 19. I had a GP that refused to see me for what my symptoms were and eventually admitted me to the hospital because I could not walk or take care of my self. This was after 8 months of him telling me to get more rest (symptom: insomnia) and take advil for the pain (symptom: arthritis and stomach cramps/ aches). I lost 37 pounds due to the forced anorexia, 100cc's of fluid from my left knee and knew that my life was never going to be the same. The GP later apologized to me for his treatement of me, needless to say he was no longer my doctor.
My mom taked to a cousin who also has a daughter with Ulcerative Colitis and she recommended Specific Cardohydrate Diet to us. We did that with great results, after such hard work and many mistakes for 2 years.
Then we discovered the Garden of Life and Makers Diet by Jordan Rubin and my life has never been the same. The foundation of my diet and vitamin regamine are his, but I have made several changes to suit my individual needs. I take vitamins, eat organic, meditate (sometimes) and occasionally see a therapist.
I do not take any prescription drugs. Sometimes I do need my doctor for the occassional check up. I know myself and my body every well. I talk about how I am feeling to friends and family, yet I still need support from the IBD community. I try all these things and stress along with the temptations of certain foods is what gives me a flare up.
I am going through the most stressful time of my life currently. It has been so hard and lonely. I am having a flare up, but I do feel better so that is good.
I have lost relationships, opportunities and sometimes joy just like everyone else. It really sucks to have to say no to fun activities because you are tired or don't need to be tempted. I am tired of waking up each day and some food/ environment reaction is different or new. I have learned to be flexible and couragious through this experience. I have had some horrible GI's and one that I will never forget.
Live is about living through all the bad days so that when a great day comes, you appreciate it more that you would have before.
My mom taked to a cousin who also has a daughter with Ulcerative Colitis and she recommended Specific Cardohydrate Diet to us. We did that with great results, after such hard work and many mistakes for 2 years.
Then we discovered the Garden of Life and Makers Diet by Jordan Rubin and my life has never been the same. The foundation of my diet and vitamin regamine are his, but I have made several changes to suit my individual needs. I take vitamins, eat organic, meditate (sometimes) and occasionally see a therapist.
I do not take any prescription drugs. Sometimes I do need my doctor for the occassional check up. I know myself and my body every well. I talk about how I am feeling to friends and family, yet I still need support from the IBD community. I try all these things and stress along with the temptations of certain foods is what gives me a flare up.
I am going through the most stressful time of my life currently. It has been so hard and lonely. I am having a flare up, but I do feel better so that is good.
I have lost relationships, opportunities and sometimes joy just like everyone else. It really sucks to have to say no to fun activities because you are tired or don't need to be tempted. I am tired of waking up each day and some food/ environment reaction is different or new. I have learned to be flexible and couragious through this experience. I have had some horrible GI's and one that I will never forget.
Live is about living through all the bad days so that when a great day comes, you appreciate it more that you would have before.
