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.
Hey UC’ers, Good day to all of you. I received an email from Peter a few hours ago with some interesting new research that has been published which shows some potential links between milk and colitis which many of you might find very interesting. Milk Fats and Bowel Disease Article As so many people know, there is quite a bit of controversy in the world… Read More »New Research about Milk Fat and a Colitis Connection
…Ulcerative Colitis pulls the rug out from under you… Introduction: Hi. I’m Rick. I’m 60 years old and live in Toronto, Canada. After many years of dealing with weight gain, fluctuations between episodes of diarria and constipation (mixed in with some normal times), I decided that I was going to get healthy and begin eating properly. I began to watch portion size as well a… Read More »Just When You Think Everything Is Right with the World
Introduction: I am 22 year old female living in Australia, and have had symptoms of UC for about 2 years. After laying on the couch in pain everyday for the last few months, I went to another dr and was diagnosed! My Story: Ok, firstly, if any one has any GI symptoms at all, please go to the dr! if they tell you its nothing… Read More »Don’t Put Up with UC Symptoms: Get a Diagnosis!
Hi my name is Edward Petracco. I’m from New York City. I was diagnosed 2009 with Ulcerative Colitis. I am 42 years old have a great and helpful wife and a son . My Symptoms: i had a flair up june 3 was in the hospital for a week now i am on the prednisone and Asocal My Story: Up until 3 years ago,… Read More »Fighting UC
Introduction: Hi I’m Gill, I am a 45 year old mother of 4. I work part time from home (luckily) doing my husband’s books and was diagnosed with UC just before Christmas 2011. My Colitis Symptoms: I have patches of UC throughout the whole of my colon and have urgent, frequent, bloody bm’s about 6-10 times a day. Always pass blood, with or without diarrhea,… Read More »Constant Flare