Anyone know of online support groups for Ulcerative Colitis?
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Support Groups: \nSocial support can often help with the stress of dealing with illness, and support group members may also have useful tips for finding the best treatment and coping with the condition.\n\nThe Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) may be accessed at www.ccfa.org.\n\n\nHere are some other links to try\n\nhttp://ibscrohns.about.com/od/onlinesupport/
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There is no cure.  You may also want to check this site out.  It is a self-help support group for IBS sufferers.  There is a lot of information on the site and people are really nice.  You also have access to penpals that also suffer from IBS.  You can check out all the forums.  The one you would have more interest in is IBS-D (for diarrhea).
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Both of these sites have helped me a lot. Good luck!
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Maybe you could try WEB MD.com
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i believe there are support groups
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i like to stick with what i know and not test out things that could be really harmful i mean bulimia is harmful as it is but i wouldnt use ipecac never have dont wanna\n\ni just wanted to add that if you want there is a really great support message board type thing on ezboard.com called P.A.S.S  im not advertising it but i can guaruntee you the answers you would get would be a lot nicer and more supportive then the ones on yahoo because the people on pass actually understand you and how your feeling because they are going through it to they dont give tips just support  which as you know is really hard to get when your mia or ana if you cant find it just send me an email and ill send you the link
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I haven't heard about that, but you might go to the Lupus Research Foundation's website (or that of another support group for lupus) to inquire.  They may be able to point you in the right direction.
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look into support groups, ask your doctor about groups that meet.  exercise in warm water is really good.
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I also have ulcertive colitis i was diagnosed with it about 5 years ago. i do not ahve it as severe. Asocol and steroids for it. I stoped taken the medisine about 2 years ago on my own. Now i am having problems again. sleeping on my bathroom floor from it. it can get pretty bad.
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This site helps. It also has a support group.
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If you are having constant pain, ask your doctor to refer to to a gastrointerologist.  He will run tests to determine what the problem is.  Sometimes, general practice doctors don't have the expertise to diagnose problems in the digestive tract.\n\nIf you are not yet an adult, have your folks insists on a gastro consultation.  I suffered from horrible pain for a year while my regular doctor did NOTHING!  Finally, I changed medical plans, and got with a gastro who diagnosed my problem.\n\nPain is a symptom that something is WRONG!  Keep insisting on getting the help you need.  You might want to check out\nwww.ccfa.org for information to see if any of your symptoms match the most common ibd diseases.
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HAVE YOU TRIED OTC?? I KNEW SOMEBODY ONCE WHO WAS  LACTOSE INTOLERANT WHO COULDN'T  TAKE OTC CHEWABLES BECAUSE HE WAS ALSO IBS.  FOR HIM,(LUCKY GUY) HIS WIFE  IS A CERTIFIED HERBALIST  SO SHE  SIMPLY FEEDS HIM  ALL THE THINGS HE NEEDS TO MAKE UP FOR THAT.  MAYBE YOU SHOULD  FIND A CERTIFIED HERBALIST,  COULD BE AT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY OR HERBAL STORE!!!!!!!  YOU COULD TRY THAT AND  MAYBE EVEN MEET SOME INTERESTING  PERSON OR MAYBE EVEN  LEARN SOMETHING NEW!!  GOOD LUCK!!
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sorry to hear about your situation.....it sounds like you could benefit from a support group or some one on one counseling....I would ask your primary care doctor for some referrals on both.....it would be a good chance to vent your frustrations, fears, depression, emotions etc.....if your situation is such thaat you are homebound or not able to find this help I would try an online support community..here is a link to one http://groups.msn.com/ChronicPainSupportGroupCPSG and another  http://chronicpainsupport.org/ \n\ngood luck...hope you feel better
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Hi,\nGo into yahoo uk search engine, type in fma uk (don't forget the space)and it will bring up fibromyalgia association for the uk a very useful website which includes links to support groups in your particular area.\n                 Good luck Smiler
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Yes there is most communities have centers to help with this, such as groups, hospitials, ect. i would start by contacting a hospital, or contacting your local United Way to see what resources are out there. I know where I live all we have to do is dial 211 for information on Community needs and where to go to get help for these issures.
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http://www.paralumun.com/constipation.htm\nhttp://ibscrohns.about.com/cs/ibs/qt/ibstip3.htm\nhttp://www.constipationadvice.co.uk/treatments/remedies.html\n\nHope you're feeling better soon....
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I do not have MS, but my first husband did and my sister-in-law has it.  There are a lot of support groups for MS and if you contact them, I'm sure you could get on line with other people.  Also, going to the group meetings are very helpful.  My brother ran a group years ago and people helped each other with ideas, medical info, and personal support, etc.  Your doctor or hospital can put you in touch with a contact person.  I wish you strength and I'll say a prayer for  you.  Keep a positive attitude and stay busy.