Flares are one of the most hated parts of life for ulcerative colitis patients, but they are nearly inevitable so we just can’t avoid them completely. Below is a very long list of stories centered around different people from around the world living with UC who are in the middle of a flare. Some of the stories include solutions on how to get out of these situations and others are looking for answers. Read the stories and the comments to gain a full understanding of what its like to have active UC symptoms.
Introduction: I’m 27 with 4 kids and found out I had ulcerative colitis Xmas eve of 2012, after months of pain, toilet trips, blood and mucus. I ended up spending all of Christmas in the hospital and I’ve been in 5 more times since then with flare ups. I need advise what to do because I have no life at the mo at all!!!! Some… Read More »Spent All Christmas in the Hospital and 5 Times Since
Introduction: 27 year old female living in Louisiana. Life is hell. Diagnosed 7 years ago at age twenty. Miserable existence and depressed. Wish I could be hopeful. Some more about me: No hobbies, no children or hopes of any in the future due to fear, housebound, and roommate of a boyfriend for several years. I wake up, work, watch tv, amd sleep. employed for 5… Read More »Sadness
Introduction: I was diagnosed with UC about 4 years ago. I am a single mother of two. I own a hair-salon that i work at. I have a blind mother and handicap brother that i oversee. I know this disease is flared up by stress. So i need help to find ways to relax.. Some more about me: I am from South Carolina and I’m… Read More »Do You BLEED All the Time or Just in Flare Ups?
Introduction: Hey my name is Grace. I was born in Queens NYC, but moved to south Florida when I was 5. I am 25 years old and married now. I was a sickly little child and growing up, i always had colds, bled from my nose, ear aches, etc.. I was always put on antibiotics so thats what I am figureing killed my immune system…… Read More »My Battle with UC
Introduction: I’m 22 and I’ve had UC for 9 lovely years. Was diagnosed at 13, which of course helped me through my already awkward, mid-puberty stage.. How can trying to hide toilets full of blood, diarrhea 20x/day, zero energy to do anything with friends, losing a lot of weight which wasn’t there to lose in the first place (had a librarian thinking I was anorexic..… Read More »9 Years of UC, SCD Not Working (yet..!)