Some interesting stuff about Coralie: I’m from New Zealand. I’d love to visit Italy after seeing the film ‘All you need is love’ plus I just happen to have read alot of stories recently that are set in Italy. I like to paint but haven’t been inspired too much lately because of family issues. Her [...]
December 28, 2012 30 Comments written by: Marq Rich
Cure to UC — J Pouch

Meet Marq Rich: Hello my name is Marq and I’m 27 years old and I suffered from uc for 4 years before i got the surgery. Here’s a lil info to help you guys out. Some more about me: I’m from New York City and I enjoy doing all the sports that uc don’t allow [...]
December 27, 2012 5 Comments written by: Kyle
Got That I.B.D. (Crohn’s and Colitis Rap)
What’s up all my UC peeps? Well, my name is Kyle and I got diagnosed this past summer with the lovely gut killa known on the streets as UC. The disease hit me pretty hard and ended up keeping me cooped up in the hospital for 29 days. I have been a regular poster on [...]
December 27, 2012 11 Comments written by: Matt from Christchurch NZ
Remicade and Questions About My Treatment So Far

Meet Matt: Hi, my name is Matt I am from Christchurch New Zealand. I have been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (pancolitis) since May 2009 but had symptoms before that for about a year or so on and off. Just started remicade. Some more about me: Finished University have a BA in political science, history and [...]
December 26, 2012 8 Comments written by: Saskatchewan Graham
Ulcerative Colitis in Saskatchewan

Meet Graham: Recently diagnosed.I am 28 years old from Regina, Saskatchewan Canada. I work in politics and am compete in rodeos as well as other sports like slopitch. I like being in the country, riding horses, and having fun. AND… I miss drinking beer. Current Colitis Symptoms: I am currently experiencing bloody diarrhea although only [...]
December 25, 2012 18 Comments written by: Adam Vasquez
Everyone Has Their Story, It’s Your Job to Find the Positives

Meet Adam Vasquez: My name is Adam Vasquez. I have had UC for almost 4 years. I was diagnosed when I was 18 and I am now 21 years old. I am extremely interested in the medical field and plan on becoming a Physician’s Assistant and work under a gastro Dr. Having colitis has changed [...]
December 24, 2012 25 Comments written by: Kyle Thomas
Update on 20 Year Old J Pouch Surgery- 6 Days Out of Surgery

Meet Kyle: My name is Kyle Thomas, and I’m 20 years young. I love sports, food, women and life. Big Patriots and Red Sox fan. I love to lift weights and play baseball, and I’m currently going to school for medical imaging. Some more about Kyle: I’m from Rhode Island, sports and music are [...]
December 23, 2012 3 Comments written by: Jessica from Ohio
There is HOPE…This Is My Happy Story After a Very Long 9 Months
Meet Jessica: Diagnosed April,2012 Started sulfanize, bentyl, and then prednisone a month after being diagnosed. I have been in remission for about a month now, and never thought this day would come. AND: I’m trying to live with UC and make it to my graduation date from college! My Symptoms: I am happy to say [...]
December 22, 2012 15 Comments written by: Adam
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Questions and Answers

Question 1: What are the main requirements to be a good Fecal Transplant Donor? Health: I suggest the Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Workgroup criteria as the baseline for determining a good donor. That means no infectious disease, autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal disease, atopic disease, blood sugar dysregulation, mood disorders, or chronic pain, and lab tests showing the [...]
December 22, 2012 14 Comments written by: Liz Kooymans
Ulcerative Colitis Survival

Meet Liz Kooymans: I was recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in July 2012. I’ve been on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and symptom free for about 4 months now. To keep my perspective, I write articles to help others with colitis at www.colitissurvival.com, a resource for those with ulcerative colitis and other IBDs. More About Liz: [...]



December 29, 2012
16 Comments written by: Coralie