Ulcerative Colitis Stories – Colitis Symptoms, Colitis Diet, Colitis Information

Introduction: 31 yrs old, diagnosed 6 yrs ago, i believe i am winning the battle with a year long colitis flare. I am using diet (basically scd intro), exercise, rest, mental & spiritual healing. And Update on My Colitis: Hello again, I just want to continue to share my journey as i go along. I [...]

Introduction: I am 49 years old, the mother of two college students, and a math teacher to many others. My husband and I are empty-nesters (empty being a relative term) who are enjoying life in Florida. In August 2007 I was diagnosed with UC. My Colitis Story: My story is probably like many others. I [...]

Intro: My name is Marisa, I live in NYC and have had UC for 8 years. I’ve tried Asacol, Colosol, Cort Enemas, Prednisone and am now on 75mg of 6MP per day. Usually have 1 flare a year that lasts 2-4 months. My Colitis Experience: Hi everyone! I was inspired to write because for the [...]

Introduction to Keith: Have had UC for the past ten years, have taken Asacol when my symptoms flair up, but stop when they stop. I am now looking to start the SCD, and am looking for answers. Keith’s Ulcerative Colitis Story: I started having symtoms 10 years ago, and after several doctor visits was diagnosed [...]

I was diagnosed with ulcerated colitis in August of 2011. The doctor who diagnosed me prescribed the wrong type of medicine. My colitis is in my transverse colon. The medication he prescribed would never have reached the area that has colitis. The doctor diagnosed me after a colonoscopy, prescribed the medication, and told me to [...]

Hi fellow UC’ers. My names Thomas, and like most of you I crap uncontrollably. So this is going to be my 2nd post on this website. My first post was an experience. I did get some feedback from other readers and I appreciate their comments very much. My post today will be about starting the [...]

Hi, I am a 37 yr old mother of 2, (6 and 3yr olds), work full time, and was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2005. I have had 2 major flare up within the last 6 months, (July 2011-Dec 2011)as well as a clostridium difficille infection on top of my latest flare in Nov. 2011. [...]

Ok so here is my lovely UC story – I am a 23 year old female and I’ve had Ulcerative Colitis for about a year. I was diagnosed in February 2011 after a colonoscopy following 2 months of trying to figure out what virus or bacterial infection was plaguing my colon. I had blood and [...]

I’m a 26 year old graduate student who was diagnosed with UC 2 weeks ago.
The process that led to my eventual diagnosis was incredibly frustrating and degrading ( I had one doctor tell me I just needed to do more ab crunches!?)

I’m a 180 pound guy who may or may not have ulcerative colitis, but so far the medications don’t seem to be super effective, and I’m considering starting the SCD diet. But, if I can’t drink alcohol or milk or some other things, I’m not sure how easy this diet is going to be. But I’m still willing to try it.

I have had UC for roughly 10 years, although it wasn’t diagnosed until 5 years ago.
The doc had told me that Prednisone was the next step if the Asacol didn’t work. But, because it is a hormone I was very reluctant in taking it…