New York Times coverage of UC

FYI.... just published this afternoon

Brief essay on controversy surrounding when to have surgery for UC:

< http://health.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-ulcerativecolitis-ess.html



Interview with expert clinician regarding state of research, prospects for future, causes of disease….

< http://health.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-ulcerativecolitis-expert.html




Questions all patients should have answers to:

< http://health.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-ulcerativecolitis-questions.html>



5 Things all UC-ers should do to maintain good health/disease management:

< http://health.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-ulcerativecolitis-know.html

Post Edited By Moderator (Loneylane) : 6/6/2008 10:42:53 PM (GMT-6)

Thanks!

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34 year old female, Diagnosed 5 years ago

Thank you - it is nice to see coverage to help promote awareness!!

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Jessica 26/F 30mg pred
dicyclomine 10Mg as needed
Citalopram 20 MG
Culturelle once daily
omeprazole(for acid reflex)
Tried (Entorcort EC 9ml/day and Prednisone, Asacol ,colazal)

Amazing piece, I was looking forward to it since the last one. Good reading !

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Jenn 26/female
Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosed May 2004
Sulfasalazine 500MG as needed <usually one pill a day> until I see my GI
Daily Vitamin for Women and Folic Acid
Currently in a flare since March 6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!