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

Introduction to Lesley: I live in the south of Ireland, female, 46. Been diagnosed officially with UC for a month. Never heard of colitis until now. Looking to contact others with the same condition in Ireland if possible. Ulcerative Colitis in Ireland: As much as I find this site really useful, I’m finding it hard [...]

My name is Autumn. My story begins in August of 2011 actually. I began having slight symptoms (a little blood in my stool) but thought it was only hemmeroids again (I had had a case of those earlier on in my life). So I figured it would just go away on its own. Once September [...]

Hi all, I am recently diagnosed with UC. Like really recent it’s Thursday(1/19/2012) and I was diagnosed on Tuesday(1/17/2012). Yesterday was a rough day.  My husband went to work like usual and I sat here and cried. For the last month and a half I have been sick. Real sick… you all know what I [...]

Introduction: In late July/early August of 2011 I was the happiest I had been in a long time. I was in a relationship with the most amazing man I have ever met and I was getting ready to move in with him. I had a plan to begin graduate school and felt that my life [...]

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 [...]

Introduction: 29 year old single, working, educating herself, mother. Diagnosed Spring 2011. However have been on Asacol since 2008 since an eschemic bowel episode and run-in with a parasite during pregnancy. Wanting to get off all medication, achieve remission, and enjoy a bacon double cheese bar-burger when the fancy strikes. The Colitis Experience So Far: [...]

Introduction: My name is Garret I am 23 years old and just diagnosed but have had symptoms for a long time without realizing it. From California but i currently live in South Korea.   Living in South Korea with Ulcerative Colitis Hey guys as the bio says I am recently diagnosed but now that I [...]

Introduction: I was diagnosed in November 2011. I’m from Los Angeles, CA and recently bought a home and got married (this is what I think made my UC come out). The Motorcycle Rider’s Colitis: My name is Edgar, 34 years old, and I was diagnosed with UC about a month ago. The messed up thing [...]

Introduction: My name is Paula. I am the mother of two beautiful children. I live in Virginia. I am 35 years old. I am currently working on my Wellness Practitioner degree focusing on nutrition. My husband and I own a mosaic tile art business. New to Ulcerative Colitis: I have always turned to nutritional supplements, [...]

Introduction: It’s been about seven weeks since I have been diagnosed. At the time my doctor said it’s probably UC, but didn’t rule out Crohn’s 100%. My Colitis Experience: My health has been getting better, especially for the past two weeks. I have been taking Lialda at the highest dose, and I started tapering off [...]

Introduction to Alison: New to the world of Ulcerative colitis. Diagnosed 3 weeks ago. 24 years old, one semester away from my MBA, works in college athletics Alison’s Colitis Story: It all started when I noticed a little bit of blood in the bowl, “Probably just hemorrhoids, no reason to freak out,” I told myself. [...]