Ulcerative Colitis – Colitis Symptoms, Colitis Diet, Colitis Information

Introduction: Hi there, I’m Charlotte, 35, from London and I was diagnosed with UC in June 2009. I can honestly say that the last three years have been the hardest years of my life so I’ve signed up to this site in order to meet fellow friends around the globe and reach out for some [...]

Hey UC’ers, I wanted to take a quick moment and share some news regarding a new medication called Simponi that was just recently cleared for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.  Just yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration, which is the “governing board” in the United States gave its formal approval for this medication. What is [...]

I know flare ups can go on and on but this has been 5 months now and no sign of it stopping.

Hey UC’ers, After doing my usual research on PubMed (awesome awesome resource BTW!), there are several articles a whole bunch of you will gain a whole bunch from reading.  (The articles are listed below and include the links so you can read up more on the specific studies.) #1 Thiopurines in inflammatory bowel disease revisited [...]

Introduction: Hi, my name is Lorraine. I am a wife and mother of 2 adult children. When I’m not sick with UC I am a social worker (for the past 26 yrs). I was diagnosed in January 2012. I was a perfectly healthy woman, very active and enjoying life. I was a new mom to [...]

Introduction: I’m a 28 year old history teacher at the local community college. I was diagnosed with UC during my first year of grad school. UC + massive amounts of stress + being away from home for the first time = a very bad time! Some more about me: I love to read – history, [...]

Introduction: I’m 23, my name is Jayson I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when i was 20. It has been the hardest thing i have ever dealt with. Some more about me: I ice race and drag race. My Colitis Story: My first couple years of UC were pretty mild. But the last 1.5years have [...]

Introduction: Hello Everyone, I live about an hour north of LA in the high desert. I grew up in coastal North Carolina and lived in Florida and the US Virgin Islands. I got a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from UNC-Chapel Hill. I worked a few years, then set off with friends for the Caribbean, [...]

Introduction: 22 year old University student majoring in Information Technology and working 2 part time jobs. Stress has been a major irritant for me so I’ve been trying to relax as much as I can. Some more about Steve: I love(d) having fun, drinking, and partying with friends but since my diagnosis it’s been hard [...]

Introduction: Hello All, Methylprednisolone finally stopped my UC Flareup!!! I wanted that line first b/c maybe it will help others. My name is Randell and I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 1992. I work in the Engineering field which is one of the most stressful jobs there are. Always deadlines on top of deadlines. [...]