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

Introduction: Hiya, My name is Michelle and I live in Hertfordshire, England. I am a 42 year old single mum to a wonderful 12 year old ) Symptoms: I was diagnosed with Chronic Ulcerative Colitis in 2004 and I am currently on a slippery path down into a dreaded ‘flare up’. Lost My Funding: Over [...]

Introduction: Hello all I am a married male in my 40s living in the US in the state of Virginia. I have always been very successful in business until my little visitor UC came along. Like most I am including a story of years of experiences of dealing with this treatable but not curable (in [...]

Well, this month marks my 10th anniversary since my first flare-up of pan colitis.  I remember how scary that was – not knowing what was wrong.  It’s hard to believe that it’s now 10 years later and I am about to take my 24th and final dose of methotrexate this week and I have to say [...]

Introduction: My name is Jo, I am about to turn twenty three and have just been diagnosed. I finished studying Neuropsychology at university last summer and I am very lucky to be in a job I love already. Still live with my parents in England, I try to eat healthy and exercise regularly. I love [...]

Introduction: My name is Andrea and I’m 28 from New York City. I’m a photographer/graphic designer/jewelry designer. I love being outside, either taking photos or working out! The New York City Colitis Experience: I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in September 2011. I noticed while on vacation over Labor Day, that foods just weren’t agreeing [...]

Introduction: 60 year old on disability due to several health issues that developed over the last 15 years. I haven’t aged very well. Moved from New Jersey to Virginia, not into computers so I go to the local library about once a week for access. My Colitis: At age 45 I quit smoking cigarettes after [...]

Introduction: Hi my name is Ian and I have had UC now for 6 years but for last 22 months I have a had flare up, I have had 4 hospital stays in 2011 and was looking @ having my colon removed. The New Colitis Drug- (Bristol-Myers Squibb 936557) I just want to share my [...]

Introduction: I am a 21 year old male here in the States, finishing up my last semester here at college. now THIS. 4 weeks later: am I finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel? My Colitis Experience (With Prednisone) I have been healthy my entire life. But that all changed 4 weeks [...]

Intro: This is my 5th year of living with UC. In the last 3-4 years, I read & tried numerous different remedies that worked for others. I experienced a couple of remissions with each new one lasting longer than the previous one. Will the next one be long term? Prednisone or Prednisolone Steroids and Calcium [...]

Intro: My name is Maggie. I’m 61 yrs. old, live in Oregon, near Portland with my boyfriend of 9 1/2 years I work as a part-time housekeeper and also collect disability. We lead a quiet life with our 3 cats. I knit a lot and am a vendor. My Colitis Experience: I was diagnosed with [...]

Introduction: My name is Kelli and I am 24 years old. I have been diagnosed with UC since I was 13 years old. I am currently experiencing a flare up and my doctor is wanting to start me on remicade. I have been on asacol since I was diagnosed with Colitis. Any Advice With Remicade? [...]