S.L.
My husband was diagnosed in 2005 with UC. He was on Asacol for a long time and has had two or three flare ups since, which he has to be on suppositories to get things back in control. He recently was switched to a new medicine and after about 9 months, he asked to be back on Asacol (even though he was taking more pills - he felt better). He doesnt' have a great diet - but he drinks fruit smoothies daily and swears he feels better those days and he has issues with Pork. No other diet changes have been made. He does see his doctor every six month.
He has no family history and no indication of how he got this.
Good Luck.