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June 2012

First Online Outlet

Meet Jed: Diagnosed in 2007, from the UK, 28. I was in the first year of University in 2006 when I started with abdominal pains and passing blood/mucus. Did the typically male thing (I think it’s just males who are dumb, right?) and ignored it for a stupidly long time. I continued drinking in abundance, eating take away meals and drank multiple creamy coffees almost… Read More »First Online Outlet

Mild UC – Surgery and Uncertainty

Introduction: Hello! My name is Ricky, a 28 year old male diagnosed Feb. 2012 with mild proctosigmoiditis. I am currently living in the UK but heading back home to New Zealand shortly. Hobbies include playing & composing music, fishing, traveling, camping and having a good time! My Symptoms: Loud stomach gurgling every now and then and nothing much else thankfully! My Colitis Story: Hi Guys.… Read More »Mild UC – Surgery and Uncertainty

Feeling Good on the GAPS Diet – Biljana’s Update

I just have to tell everyone how I managed to be symptom-free, with no medication. I started GAPS diet exactly on February 11 this year. It has 5 or 6 stages (I mixed the last two) on the way to the full diet. When I started with the diet I stopped taking my meds which did not help any more and I didn’t want to… Read More »Feeling Good on the GAPS Diet – Biljana’s Update

London Triathlon in Aid of Crohn’s and Colitis UK

My name is Dal, I am a 37 college lecturer from Essex in the UK. I posted on here during my first flair up in May ( https://www.ihaveuc.com/all-advice-is-welcome-newcomer-to-this-illness/) this when I was feeling pretty rough. For more info please read that post entitled ‘Newcomer to this illness all advice welcome’. I have been on steroids and mesalazine since March and the Diarrhea finally ceased about… Read More »London Triathlon in Aid of Crohn’s and Colitis UK

Humira May Just Be Gods Gift to UC Patients

Introduction to Troy: Hi I’m from Kokomo Indiana I’m married with 3 kids I’m 26 and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2008 as one of the youngest cases ever documented in indiana I run a weed control and fertilizer specialist business. My Symptoms: After 4 years of remission I’m currently experiencing a mild flare which is uncommon for me now but used to I… Read More »Humira May Just Be Gods Gift to UC Patients