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.
Introduction: My name is Patti, I am 44 and was diagnosed with colitis in November 2011. This past Friday – after months of one infection and health issue after another all discovered after being diagnosed – my husband and I have been told that I have stage 2 cervical adenocarcinoma. GRRR!! My Symptoms: Currently, my UC symptoms have been urgent BM’s several times a day.… Read More »Another Health Issue – Are You Kidding Me?
Introduction: My name is Sabrina, I am a 29 year old mother to two boys, ten and 5 weeks, and also my angel daughter who was stillborn in 2010. I am an Army wife and homemaker till I can manage going back to school. My Symptoms: Two days after my scope I currently just have really bad gas and maybe constipation? Before my scope I… Read More »IBS to IBD
Introduction: Hello, my name is Jessica, I’m a teenager in highschool and I was just recently diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in May, 2012, but I have had these symptoms before stepping up and getting diagnosed for a long time… My Symptoms: frequent bowel movements, uncomfortable stomach feeling, cramping, and side effects from the medicine. My Story: Hi everyone,Although, I have had colitis symptoms for the… Read More »Really Scared, Lots of Questions, New to Colitis!
Intro: Im Mary-Ann! Ive been diagnosed with colitis for a little over a year and a half now. I am 24 and work as a Makeup artist and Nail artist. My Symptoms: Lost and cramping and joint pain. Extreme exhaustion. Loosing hair. Bleeding of course. My Story: Just wondering how other people who are still in the work environment deal with working during a flare… Read More »And Life Goes On
Introduction: I am 30. I was diagnosed when I was 9. it was very hard for them to figure out what was wrong with me. in and out of the hospital , i also developed anxiety issues. I lived in Chicago when this all happened. it was horrible and scary to deal with as a child. luckily i have parents that care about me enough… Read More »Hi I’m Karina – My Colitis Symptoms Vary Everday