Ulcer Colitis

I don't know about everyone else, but do you have a hard time trying to get
answers about this disease? I was diagnosed with Ulcer Colitis 2 years ago
at the age of 22. 1 1/2 Years ago my doctor wanted to take out my large
intestine! I got a second opinion and found out that I have Crohns Disease.
Just when I think I am getting better, I get sick again. Anymore I can't
leave the house without a pad, because I have accidents! I never mind
talking about this with people, because I really don't think people out
there know enough about this disease! My four sisters thought it was all a
joke when this first happened! Than one day, at Thanksgiving, they saw how
sick I was!

I have gained so much weight from the Prednisone, and have been off it
almost a year now, but I can't get rid of the weight! It's hard to
exercise, because I tier easily. And why do so many doctors think that this
has nothing to do with stress? Everytime I get stressed out, things go wrong
with my body. Does anyone think that Yoga could help? I have serious
thought about trying it!

I have Chrons and it isn't something people talk about. I also have
experienced the problem that most people don't think I am sick because I
"look OK". They don't spend the time in the bathroom. I downloaded the
SHIT LIST and it is hysterical. Read it and have some laughs on yourself.
I do yoga everyday for the exercise and for the calming. Also try
meditation. It is wonderful

Yes I had a terrible time getting answers about this disease.
I have Ulcerative Colitis for the last 4 years.)

Yes, my experience is that stress can cause flare-ups.

You might try the following web pages for more information.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
http://www.ccfa.org/

Lists of FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about Crohn's and Colitis.
http://qurlyjoe.bu.edu/

Both of these web pages have many additional 'Links' to other web pages.

Also the best book I have found on the subject is called:
'The New People: Not Patients' by Peter Banks and others.
It is published by the CCFA, and is available from the 'Bookstore' on
the CCFA web page given above.