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: 24 year old female from Philadelphia, PA who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the age of 16. Long period of remission, and then back to the flare up. Colitis Symptoms: Blood, blood, blood. The urgency has gone down a lot since I was put on prednisone. My Colitis Story: First diagnosed in high school and suffered through a flare up for over a… Read More »Flared Up Female
Symptoms: BM 3-5 times a day. hard stools followed by looser stools. My Colitis Story: Hi fellow UC’ers, I have a very important question to ask you. Is it common to experience hard then soft stools during a bowel movement? Or with each progressive bowel movement? I was diagnosed earlier this year with U.C. via colonoscopy. I was put on prednisone and lialda. I’ve tapered… Read More »Firm to Loose Stools During a Bowel Movement
Introduction: 39, Male, diagnosed with UC in 2007, my mother has UC and had her colon removed and colostomy bag in 2006. Blue collar worker, enjoys being outside, Mt. Biking, hiking, kayaking, spending quality time with my 18 month old daughter. All things seriously compromised by UC. Symptoms: Currently having a mild flare. BM’s 10-20 times a day with lots of blood, bloating and gas… Read More »Charmin Ultra Soft is the Best, But That Paper At Work, Why Not Just Use a Pine Cone?
Introduction: I am 21 years old, attending Saint Louis University in Missouri. I am a undergrad in the Occupational Therapy program there. I’ve had Ulcerative Colitis for about 3 years, and it’s been a roller coaster ride. I absolutely love to travel! I’ve actually been called a gypsy on more than one account. I love to go camping, horseback riding, fishing, wake-boarding and anything involved… Read More »College Life, Being 21 and Having UC
Does anyone who lives in a colder climate like Canada, notice a relief of symptoms in warmer climates? Like during a vacation to Cuba, Mexico, Florida, etc.??