I am new to the group, too, and am seeking advice/information on Ulcerative Colitis. I am a 62 year old female, diagnosed with UC 2 years ago. I had been on oral mesalamine, which worked for 3 months until I developed acute pancreatitis (drug induced). Prior to that, I had been prescribed Canasa (suppositories), Uceris rectal foam, hydrocortisone (oral and rectal). GI doc is pushing ENTYVIO and I am terrified of possible side effects. I am still in relatively good health, never smoked, do not drink, eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. I am waiting for an appointment with integrative medicine doctors to try acupuncture and herbal treatments like aloe vera and Boswellia? Has anyone been on Entyvio or tried more natural things for Colitis and have they helped? The biologics and their side effects scare the hell out of me! The fact that I developed pancreatitis from 4.8 G of mesalamine daily was frightening and GI doc said that was a rare side effect. This is a horrible debilitating disease and I just want my life back. I have had bloody diarrhea daily for almost 2 years, other than for the 3 months I was in remission on the mesalamine. I can barely maintain 110 pounds and rarely leave the house. Has anyone had good or bad results with their UC treatment? I also take a probiotic (VSL#3) that the GI doc recommended and I just started to take turmeric, as that is a natural anti-inflammatory. I am frustrated and confused. I understand that this is an autoimmune disorder and cases are increasing rapidly in developed countries. I have no family history of any type of Colitis and I have never smoked, which are both sometimes factors. Thank you so much for any insight or suggestions!