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.
Intro: My name is Brittany and I’m 21 from Charlotte, NC. I’ve been battling Ulcerative Colitis for 5 years. I’m in college and I’ve found that it is much harder to focus on school and getting good grades when you are super sick all the time. I try not to let it beat me so I enjoy playing bingo, fishing, riding four-wheelers, and singing. I… Read More »UC Can NOT Beat Me
Intro: I am a 26 year old female from North Carolina, was diagnosed June of 2011. I have had 3 flares up since and just had my second colonoscopy. Symptoms: I am currently in a flare up, lots of trips to the bathroom, fatigue and pain. My Story: I just had my second colonoscopy this week, over half my colon is inflammed. Third flare this… Read More »Patiently Awaiting Remission Once Again
Introduction: My name is Cebile Abegail Mnisi I am 26year old South African with a fulltime job as an Admin Controller plus a National Diploma in Business Management Symptoms: Joint pains Diarrhea with lot of blood Anemic Back pains My Colitis Story: I have been living with Ulcerative colitis since i was 3 years old now am 26years it a bit difficult for me to… Read More »Help South Africans with Colitis
Bio: My name is Katryna and I’m a 32 yr old single mother of two from Brighton, UK I was diagnosed in 2005 with Pancolitos. I typically flare at least twice a year. My Symptoms: Frequent diarrhea, urgency, AWFUL joint pain, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite. My Story: I find myself on the brink of yet another flare. For the past month the signs have… Read More »A Pile of Dirty Dishes
In my experience I have found that eating a very strict diet has helped me. I believe what lead to my 5 year remission was cutting wheat, dairy, sugar and red meat.