Please share an interesting fact about living with ulcerative colitis.

Ignore: Keep up with what's new.There are some exciting new treatments on the horizon. Read ; ask your doc!

Ignore: Stress can exacerbate symptoms. Try biofeedback, exercise, deep breathing, or even hypnosis to help.

Ignore: Stress plays a role in UC. The bowel has a nervous system and stress can trigger flare ups. Relax :)

Ignore: ALWAYS TAKE YOUR MEDS NO MATTER HOW GOOD YOU FEEL.

Ignore: Proper use of meds can greatly improve your life style.

Ignore: A very large percent of patients get colon cancer so stay current with colonoscopies.

Ignore: Avoid irritants like caffeine, alcohol, and milk-based foods.

Ignore: Stress management is very important. Getting plenty of sleep is important as well.

Ignore: No smoking,avoid or limit stress,avoid milk product,avoid greasy and spicy food ,,screen for camcer.

Ignore: Manage stress, don't smoke, avoid dairy products, spicy and greasy food. Risk of cancer, so see doc.

Ignore: Cod liver oil 2 TBS daily. organic butter 2 tbs daily. turmeric caps 2 daily.

Ignore: Medication can control most cases, surgery is always an option for treatment. See colorectal.

Take: Take long-term maintenance medications daily to reduce exacerbations.

Simple: Simple antibiotics such as metronidazole or ciprofloxacin may be quite beneficial in many patients!