Ulcerative Colitis – Colitis Symptoms, Colitis Diet, Colitis Information

Introduction to Kevin: 35 yr old Male, diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in January 2012. Under control with presdisone and asacol until October 2012. Was in 6 month flare that got progressively worse in April. Had surgery to remove colon May 3rd. Some more about me: Married father of four, love outdoor sports Symptoms: My pre-surgery [...]

Introduction: Diagnosed with UC in 2009. After trying all medications, it was finally decided that surgery is the next step. First operation was done on 23 may 2013 (so this is my update 2.5weeks post op). Surgeon decided to do the surgeries in 3 stages due to me having been on so much medications Some [...]

Introduction: Hi, my name is Lorraine. I am a wife and mother of 2 adult children. When I’m not sick with UC I am a social worker (for the past 26 yrs). I was diagnosed in January 2012. I was a perfectly healthy woman, very active and enjoying life. I was a new mom to [...]

Introduction: Hi my name is Beverley (or Bev, I don’t mind ) I am a 30 year old married mother of four for Newcastle upon Tyne, England Some more about me: I have been married for 10 years & have 2 boys (aged 14 & 6) & 8 year old twin girls. I started having [...]

Introduction: My name is Megan and I am from Victoria in Australia and am 22. I was diagnosed in Feb 2012 after months of living in the bathroom! Some more about me: I have just finished by degree in Biomedical science and I’m now doing honours in the area of cancer, although lots about UC [...]

The one thing that still amazes me is the fact that I can go to the bathroom and not worry about seeing blood.

  Thanks so much Curtis, it was such a wonderful treat to be able to finally meet up with you down there in your homeland.  My wife and I really enjoyed hanging out with you. AND, I wish you and your family the very best moving forward, for sure they’ve some tuff times a few [...]

Introduction: I’m 18 years old, and I’ve been struggling with my Ulcerative Colitis, and for the past three years, my J-pouch, since I was 11. It’s been a hard road, and how lonely it is can be maddening. But I’ve gotten amazing support from my friends, family, and boyfriend. Some more about me: I’m from [...]

Introduction: My name is Kyle and this is actually my 4th time posting on this site. I first joined about a year after I was diagnosed with UC, but I started posting updates when I made the decision to have the J pouch operation. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a very active 21 year old [...]

Meet Jackie: Hello my name is Jackie and I am 30 years old. I am a 8th grade Science and Engineering teacher and I love my job even though UC is making it harder to do every year because you can’t just up and leave a class of 31 hormonal 13/14 year olds lol! I [...]