Introduction: I am 23 years old, I was diagnosed when I was 16. I am a college student right now trying to cope with the stress of school and my UC. Some more about me: Come from a big family where UC runs in my family. My father has Crohn’s Disease and my sister has ulcerative colitis too. Current Symptoms: I currently am suffering a… Read More »Living with Colitis as a College Student
Introduction: I am a 44-year-old Career Mom of 2 teenagers in Albuquerque, NM. I was just diagnosed with UC last week after a colonoscopy. I have never had any health issues or digestive issues before. I have a semi-stressful government job that I love and I recently received a big promotion with a lofty title. I am blessed to have great co-workers, good benefits, and… Read More »Dreading the End to My Love Affair with Good Food
Introduction: Diagnosed with UC 11 years ago during a stressful time in my life. Put on Asacol, which I took for several years. 5 years ago diagnosed with breast cancer and stopped taking the Asacol. Chemo, radiation lasting a year with reconstruction the following year. Soon after all of that I again began to have symptoms again and in the past 3 years have had… Read More »UC and Breast Cancer – Why Me?
Meet Ken: I’m 46 and I experienced all the typical symptoms back in 2005, had a colonoscopy and was told possible Crohn’s. I was given Asacol, and the symptoms went away immediately. I stopped taking the Asacol when the bottle was empty, and didn’t have another issue until last year. I was officially diagnosed with UC in March 2012. I was again given Asacol, and… Read More »Winners Never Quit, and Quitters Never Win!
Meet Lynne: I am a 49-yr-old female and was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis seven years ago. I haven’t seen my dr in about 4-5 years. I haven’t need to. Some more about me: I live in Minnesota. I think too much. I’m an over thinker. Symptoms of Colitis: I am currently in a flare and have blood & mucus in my bowel movements, which are… Read More »Confused