Ulcerative Colitis – Colitis Symptoms, Colitis Diet, Colitis Information

Introduction: I am a 24 year old graduate student. I spend my days working on my Ph.D thesis, watching tv with my lovely fiancee, and preparing SCD-legal food. Some more about me: I don’t really have any hobbies. I don’t have spare time as I spend my days doing physics research and buying and cooking [...]

The quick answer is yes.  But if you are in the middle of an all out flare up at the moment, especially if its gone on for weeks and months, it is most definitely hard to imagine. They classify UC as an auto-immune disease.  To some people that means our immune systems keep on responding [...]

  Thanks so much Curtis, it was such a wonderful treat to be able to finally meet up with you down there in your homeland.  My wife and I really enjoyed hanging out with you. AND, I wish you and your family the very best moving forward, for sure they’ve some tuff times a few [...]

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 [...]

Meet Joe: I have lived with Ulcerative Colitis for almost 18 years now, and I the past two months have been the most positively interesting part of my journey. Some more about me: I’m from New England, but I hate the snow. However, I would hate to leave! Current Colitis Symptoms: None Remission after Many [...]

Hey UC’ers, How are you all doing?  I hope the holiday season is going well for you, and you’re all excited for a new year that’s going to be here in no time. When was the last time you met up with someone, let’s say an old friend for example.  Someone who you haven’t seen [...]

Meet Adam Vasquez: My name is Adam Vasquez. I have had UC for almost 4 years. I was diagnosed when I was 18 and I am now 21 years old. I am extremely interested in the medical field and plan on becoming a Physician’s Assistant and work under a gastro Dr. Having colitis has changed [...]

Meet Jessica: Diagnosed April,2012 Started sulfanize, bentyl, and then prednisone a month after being diagnosed. I have been in remission for about a month now, and never thought this day would come. AND: I’m trying to live with UC and make it to my graduation date from college! My Symptoms: I am happy to say [...]

Who is This 30 Year Colitis Veteran? I am a 42 year old female; diagnosed at age 12. I’ve had numerous colonoscopies, oral steroids, enema steroids, daily shots of steriods, oral meds (Asacol, Lialda, Mesalazine) and various others. I’ve suffered all the nasty symptoms, missed school, work, important events due to Ulcerative Colitis. Fear of [...]

Introduction: Hey everyone. I posted a very hopeful story on Adam’s awesome site almost a year ago along with some UC inspired artwork…http://www.ihaveuc.com/attn-people-feeling-like-uc-haswill-consume-your-life/ Im not writing to vent about my symptoms today because i dont have any (awesome), everything has been normal with the exception of a week long flare after a week of fairly [...]