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Symptoms

What are possible signs and symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?  You take ALOT of CRAPS, among other things

  • Much more bowel movements per day compared to other people you know(2-3 times per day, not a big deal, 5-10 times per day consistently is a big deal)
  • Consistently loose stools
  • Loss of weight
  • Low energy levels
  • Waking up during the night to more bowel movements
  • Bloody stools
  • Using the restroom right after having a meal
  • Running to the restroom and sitting down on the toilet JUST IN TIME
  • Not wanting to be out in public for fear of not being near a restroom
  • Being in your bathroom for 4-5 hours per day (man it was horrible)
  • Cramps in your abdomen
  • Enemia
  • Night sweats
  • Severe Headaches
  • Dark urine
  • Depression (often living with ulcerative colitis symptoms for a long amount of time can make anyone depressed)
  • Fear of going out in public and having to use public restrooms

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5 Responses to “Symptoms”

  1. carol Says:
    March 7, 2010 at 1:07 am

    I have suffered digestive problems for some years and had food sensitivity diagnosed 8 years ago (yeast, dairy and tuna) but have since had irregular bowel movements , blood every time I go to the toilet and bloating and stomach pain, I recently had an endoscopy and 3 biopsy taken, the guy said it resembled colitis , but I have to wait for results.But (which I forgot to mention when I went for the test) the other thing that I have had for the last 2 years is a very sore tongue, which is cracked and coated white, I also often feel tired with headaches. Having looked at various sites re colitis and crohn’s I wonder if anybody else has had the tongue problem. I guess the digestive tract begins with the mouth?
    BTW I really like your site :-)

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  2. Jonz V. Stoneroad Says:
    November 18, 2010 at 2:25 am

    I can relate to this on so many levels. My health ailments since childhood all seem to stem to UC. When I was young, I had constant ear infections, boils, and diarrhea. Then the doctors related it to my tonsillitis and had them removed. Then in my early teens, when I moved to Hawaii, I began to experience a rash on my body that would turn into blisters whenever I was out in the sun. They never knew what was the cause other than an allergy to ultraviolet light. In my twenties, it was severe depression which lead to a battle with alcohol, drugs, and one failed suicide attempt. When I went sober, I began to experience bloodied stool, excessive tiredness, mood swings, chronic arthritic pain, and bruises and cuts that wouldn’t heal properly made me wonder if this was because of my not depending on drugs or alcohol. It was years later when it was revealed to me that UC is an underlying variable.

    I still have the fear of not going out much because of my bowel urgency but I make the most of it when I address it to the company I am with and then I relax better. I still am in Hawaii and while I cannot go out in direct sunlight for extensive periods of time; I’d rather be in “paradise” than to be somewhere else.

    I have learned there are over 100 different symptoms of UC and it varies to each person. We just make the most of it and keep a sense of humour. Yes, it is hard at times but it does help bring peace of mind.

    And finally, remember, build up your immune system!

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  3. tracy Says:
    June 18, 2011 at 12:14 am

    dont forget nausea from the pain of going to the bathroom and also fevers. I have had uc now for 18 years, im 32.

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