Introduction: I was diagnosed with colitis in July of 2012. My serious symptoms started in January of this year. We all thought it was a stomach virus because my symptoms came and left over a period of a few months. I was referred to a GI specialist who recommended a flexible sigmoidoscopy. It revealed the UC. Some More about me: I am a 29 year… Read More »My Bathroom Has Became My Living Room And It’s Just Not Fair
Meet Nick (Rylie’s Father): My 5 year old daughter Rylie was diagnosed in 2010 and had UC I repeat HAD UC until May 2012! My daughter likes all outdoor activities such as bike riding, fishing, and swimming! She loves all kinds of animals and playing with her 3 year old Little Brother who she calls her bother!!! She also loves clothes, makeup, and as my… Read More »Our Texas UC Story
Meet Lynn: I’m the mother of our 18 year old college freshman who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in May 2012, symptoms since January 2012. Our family eats very healthy though our son was one to go for fast food when he started to drive. The UC Conflict: My husband and I and our daughters are very frustrated with our son, their brother. Yes, ulcerative… Read More »Conflict with Traditional or Alternative Treatment for UC
What Up UC’ers, Please welcome Colitis Country Bob to the website. If you want to sing along, or even crank out your guitar (come, wipe the dust off it) it’ll make you feel better! ———————————————————– D C Verse: My name’s Colitis Country Bob and I’ll tell you why G D When I sit on the pot, it almost makes me cry. D C Diarrhea don’t… Read More »Colitis Country Bob Will Survive
Introduction: I am a 38-year-old busy full time working mom with two toddlers. I was recently diagnosed with UC (about 3 months ago) and learning how to deal with it. A little bit more about me: I live in California. I like running, working out when I can find the time. I have had sevearl carrers that have brought me close to some of the… Read More »Medication or Food? Newly Diagnosed UC’er Needs Advice