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My 16 year old Son has Ulcerative Colitis

Terry — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:07:42 +0000

Introduction: I’m the worring Mom of a 16 year old son, fairly new to UC and still learning what’s its all about! My son had 2nd Colonoscopy in Feb.2013. Nothing has changed since Aug.2012. Some more details: My son, 16, plays baseball & is accepted to 2 Pennsylvania State Police camps this summer, each 1 [...]

My Son’s Struggle with IBD

Jade — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:43:28 +0000

Introduction: My name is Jade I’m 29 & a mother to two amazing kids. Tyler who is almost 11 & Ryleigh who is almost 3. My Son’s Struggle with IBD My son Tyler presented symptoms of what we thought was a nasty stomach virus on March 24th the usual abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting & diarrhea. [...]

Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Mom B — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:03:58 +0000

Introduction: Hi! I am Mom:) I enjoy family, friends, the outdoors and a good book! I have a habit of trying to “fix it” and I can’t fix this! Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel? My son Brandon was diagnosed in 2010 at age 26. It is quite a long story [...]

Salt May Be the Culprit in Autoimmune Diseases

Tucson Mom — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:06:25 +0000

Introduction: I’m the mother of a 24-year-old son who was diagnosed with severe UC in January 2012 just a few months before he graduated from college. I’m very proud of him – although he was sick and in pain, he graduated on time and is now employed and living on his own. He’s tried many [...]

Lonely 12 Year Old UC Sufferer

Helpless Mum — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:25:04 +0000

Meet “Helpless Mum” Mother of 12 year old with Ulcerative Colitis. Has had since approximately 2 years old. Usually he is in good health with very occasional relapses and is very active. Lonely 12 Year Old with Colitis My 12 year old has just had a relapse and is tailing off his prednisolone,at times he [...]

It Was Never UC

Devastated Mother — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:58:43 +0000

Introduction: Paula – mother of a 14 year old diagnosed with UC on July 5, 2012. No therapy worked for him…. yet Dr.s failed to test further. Had high, spiking fever for months and all they could say was ulcerative colitis. AMOEBAS AND TYPHOID FEVER IS NOT UC! It Was Never UC My 14 year [...]

Urging Others with UC to Test for Food Allergies

Mother and Wife of UCers — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:47:54 +0000

Meet the Mom behind the Story: I am the mother of a 13 year old who was diagnosed with Severe Ulcerative Pancolitis in July 2012. My husband also has mild colitis which is controlled completely through controlling stress, diet and yoga. Colitis and Testing for Food Allergies My 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with [...]

Conflict with Traditional or Alternative Treatment for UC

Lynn — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:36:52 +0000

Meet Lynn: I’m the mother of our 18 year old college freshman who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in May 2012, symptoms since January 2012. Our family eats very healthy though our son was one to go for fast food when he started to drive. The UC Conflict: My husband and I and our daughters [...]

I Want My Son Back

Mother Jamie — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 02:48:24 +0000

Meet Jamie: Hi I’m the mother of a 24 year old son with UC. He was diagnosed at age 17 but has had stomach issues from birth. Milk allergies, constipation , diarrhea, stomach aches and colic for about 4 months. My son is a wonderful young man, father of a 4 year old. I HATE [...]

Mom of College-Age Daughter with UC and C. Diff

Cathy — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:56:43 +0000

Meet Cathy: I’m a mom of college-age daughter with Ulcerative Colitis. I have been gluten free since 2008 due to gluten intolerance. We have a family history of celiac disease as well as unspecified colitis. My Daughter’s Battle with Colitis and C-Diff: My daughter was diagnosed with UC in April 2012. Her symptoms started in [...]