I was diagnosed with UC in the year 2000. The first year was the worst for me. The Dr had me try lots of different combinations of meds to treat the syptoms. With UC, the ONLY cure is removal of the large intestine. Otherwise the meds just treat the syptoms.
I too thought bodybuilding would be out of the question. Turns out it hasn't been an issue at all. I do avoid oral AAS. But I haven't had problems with any ancillary drug such as nolvadex/arimidex/cabergoline/Clen/T3, ETc. Injectables have not been a problem including AAS, slin and HGH, HCG.
I still have a "flareup" (not outburst) once or twice a year. Meds help keep it under control. I have to be careful how I eat when bulking. If I get too sloppy my UC will start to give me some issues. During contest prep I almost forget I have UC. The ultra clean food really keeps the UC in check.
IMO, you can live a bodybuilding lifestyle on UC. Including AAS use. Just be careful and take it slowly.
BTW: I started competing in '05 as a middleweight (172 lbs). I will compete in 5 weeks approx 40 lbs heavier (210-215 lbs) as a solid Hvywt. You can gain size even with UC.
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