Introduction: Hi, I am 51 yrs old and was first diagnosed in 2007 with Ulcerative Colitis. I was put on a course of prednisolone and Mezavant 2400 mg and my symptoms just went away. I gradually came off the Mezavant and have been symptom free until this year. In January my symptoms returned and I started back on Mezavant and Prednisolone rectal foam as advised… Read More »Any Ideas, Do I Just Have to Grin and Bear It?
Introduction: My name is Tammy, I am 41 yrs old, from Syracuse, NY. I was first diagnosed 2000, and I am fairly certain how this happened to me. My Symptoms: I am not in a flare at this moment, but I tend to be alternately gassy and/or crampy most times. My Story: Ok, well, here it goes. I hate talking about this…I worked in a… Read More »New To This
I am a 20 year-old female student-athlete attending Miami University. Playing Division 1 soccer at Miami, has been for three years. (Though this may be my last, thanks to this dang disease). Currently a Junior. My Symptoms: -diarrhea (lots and lots) -bloody stools (basically every stool) -cramping -burning -urgency (not able to hold/make it to bathroom in time) -wake up numerous times throughout the night… Read More »20 And Trying to Kick Colitis Out of My Life
Introduction: I was diagnosed in April 2009 while stationed in England. I am from sunny California but currently reside in Washington. I am 31 years old with twin boys that will be 10 this Christmas and they pretty much fill up my free time. After 10 years in the military my UC got me medically retired and now I am a professional student. My Symptoms:… Read More »When Buttpee Ruined My Life
Introduction: Hi, my name is Tami. im 44 yrs old, married and have 1 son who is 15. I was diagnosed 16 yrs ago with Ulcerative Colitis. Seems as the disease, although is not as bad as it has been in the past, but still controls my life and caused me much anxiety. I hope to just make some new friends who actually know what… Read More »Hope to Meet Some People in My Area with Colitis