Below are the complete list of stories that have been submitted by users of the website. They are mostly written by ulcerative colitis patients (UC’ers), but there are also some stories from parents, family, and friends of UC folks too. Some stories are about the initial diagnosis while others are about hard and sometimes happy times that follow after you know for sure you have UC.
Meet Tyraa: I am 33…. I have had UC since 2003….I work as a Rehab Tech….and have two wonderful children….i am trying to find away to take back my life…my UC Colitis Symptoms: I am currently having a “flare up” for about 3 weeks now…with the usual bloody watery stools….blood clots…pain in abds…god awful smell that comes from it….each flare up for me is different…this… Read More »Tyraa’s Story
Meet Makiaa: Just over 40 Female, Colitis Dx 2007 living in Australia. Have successfully worked through 3 flares but now am struggling with the latest one. I’ve been in I.T. with business travel for 15 yrs but last 2 yrs cut it down to working local jobs to minimize stress, exhaustion etc. Current Colitis Symptoms: Currently for 5.5 months bleeding, urgency, cramping, lots of mucus… Read More »Intolerant To Almost All Meds-How Can I Find Remission?
Meet Nick: I am 22 years old and just graduated from college in June 2012. I received my commission into the Army through ROTC at a medical service officer. I was diagnosed a few weeks after moving to my first station and am now in limbo trying to get better. Colitis Symptoms: Blood Urgency to go to the bathroom UC Story: I graduated college in… Read More »Stuck In Limbo A Long Way From Home
Hey everyone, my name is Kaitlin and I am an 18 year old college student with UC. I have dealt with this disease for 4 years, and I’m about to get rid of it for good… hopefully Colitis Symptoms Right Now: Extreem Urgency Occasional Bloody Stool Cramps Joint Pain (mainly in my knees) Loss of Appetite Colitis Story: It all started when I was 14… Read More »I Am Going to Beat UC – Fecal Transplant or Jpouch
Introduction: My name is Bethany and I’m a 22 year old paramedic from Virginia. I have what I consider the best job in the world and up until recently I was a very active person. I love to run and work out and spend time with my fiancee. Colitis Symptoms: Bloody and frequent bowel movements, consistent nausea, fatigue, weakness, cramping abdominal pain My UC Story:… Read More »Welcome to Ulcerative Colitis – I’m Just Diagnosed