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UC Has Made My Life Worse

December 9, 2012

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Meet Neva: I am a single mom, in my mid-40′s, of a 10 year old boy. I work full time in a very fast-paced office, and part-time in the evenings to make ends meet. Some More About Me: I give private Italian lessons to students of all ages, many of whom love to travel to [...]

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A Pile of Dirty Dishes

May 28, 2012

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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 [...]

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My Life Now – Not an Eating Disorder

March 28, 2012

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Introduction: I am 46 on Sunday, and have UC, pancolitis. I have had tummy issues all my life, hated being thin. Tons of test and was always told it was just to much acid, did all the meds and nothing worked. My family thought it was an eating disorder and would push food. I hated [...]

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Allie Needs Moral Support

March 26, 2012

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Introduction: I live with someone who has Ulcerative Colitis and I wish to help her start a network of people who understand where she is coming from. I am doing this, and not her, because she is pretty stubborn and shy. Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms: bleeding, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, hopelessness, depression Hi. First off, I [...]

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Lost in Florida

March 19, 2012

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Introduction: I,m 57 yrs old.never had any problems in the bath room.then last November/December/bammmm.i,m living in the bath room.bad diarrhea.very bad.blood.it a mess.i,m so weak.can,t work.have no hekp from work.or insurance.  I can’t leave the house alot.  Landed in the hosp.first they said I HAVE DIVER TIC. GAVE ME MEDES FOR THAT…it got worse.stayed home [...]

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Feeling Helpless and Frustrated…Please Help

March 15, 2012

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Introduction: 32 yr old female diagnosed with ulcerative colitis about 5 yrs ago. Did great on Asacol and Prednisone taper until now…in my spare time I enjoy reading and any activity with 6 yr old daughter.. Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms: I am currently in the middle of a terrible flair ( bloody diarrhea, left sided abdominal [...]

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Feeling Helpless in Connecticut with My Ulcerative Colitis

March 11, 2012

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Introduction: Hello. My name is Joanne, I am 45 yrs old, live in Connecticut and i have had UC for the past 20 yrs. My dad also had UC and i have 2 cousins on my Dad side of the family that also have UC. Colitis Symptoms: Since October, I have been experiencing a very [...]

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Colitis Is Making My Body Ache Really Bad

March 10, 2012

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Introduction: Hi I’m Sue and I’ve had ulcerative colitis for years. I have only ever been on pentasa slow release tablets 8 a day and when I have a flare up pentasa suppositories and pain killers for the aches in my body I am 56 and had this since I was young. Colitis Symptoms: My [...]

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