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Surgery does seem drastic, but at times tempting! But you're right... least invasive first.
Thanks again, and good luck in your recovery!View Thread

Firstly, thank-you all for all the posts... they are an invaluable resource!
I've been dealing with my fourth flare up in two years, and have now gone through 5-ASA's and azathioprine. Trying to keep my chin up, but this sucks! I feel like I'm missing out on so much in life. Anyway, enough pity-partying!
I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts on the long-term benefits of remicade (aka infliximab) v.s. a colectomy? I don't like the permanence of surgery, but at the same time, I've only heard good things about it. On the other hand, I'm not so sure about being on such a major medication for the rest of my life, and being immune-suppressed etc. either. Do people ever stop taking remicade gradually once in remission?
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Has anyone ever tried the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD)? It is the subject of a book, "Breaking the Vicious Cycle", that I've been reading lately, and I'm giving it a try. Just wondering if anyone has had any success/problems that they would like to share?
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I'm new here (and with ulcerative colitis), does anyone have any tips or hints at how and when to reintroduce fibre back into a diet? I understand IBD is very individual, but any information would be greatly appreciated! The discussions and replies have been very helpful.
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