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April 2012

Introducing Charis from Full Frontal Ostomy

HEY UC’ers, With a great idea from another IBD site, I’m really pumped about a new addition to this site.  Basically, it’s real simple:  there are some incredible people living with GI diseases who also make time to share their experiences on their own websites other than right here.  And, some of you old-time followers might even recognize our first featured blogger.   Charis has… Read More »Introducing Charis from Full Frontal Ostomy

Pain…is it a Flare, or Something Else? And is Surgery Worth It?

Introduction: My name is Tiffany. I am a 25-year-old middle-school math teacher. I am Mormon (LDS), and recently married (December 2011). I like reading, hiking/camping, and spending time with my family. Symptoms: Pain a few times a day (my intestines feel like they’re burning) but there’s no urgency to go, pain in my rectum (I have external and I think internal hemorrhoids), blood at the… Read More »Pain…is it a Flare, or Something Else? And is Surgery Worth It?

What is Going on Feels Like I Got a Fist Up There!

Introduction: I am a 46 yr old woman from England.  I have two wonderful grown up children and a understanding husband.  I was first diagnosed with U C in 1992.  in 1999 I lost my father at the age of 54 with bowel cancer. I had a severe flare in 2000, I was in the hospital 3 weeks or more.  My doctor at the time… Read More »What is Going on Feels Like I Got a Fist Up There!

Having a Positive Outlook is the Key!!

Introduction: I am from Fresno CA and I was diagnosed with UC in August of 2010. I have a BA in Business Management and currently I am working my way up the corporate ladder at Coca-Cola. I love traveling, experiencing new things, meeting new people, and I am a sports nut. I have traveled to Romania, Africa, Papua New Guinea, Mexico, Canada, and all over… Read More »Having a Positive Outlook is the Key!!