Intro: I am 43 year old woman from Douglasville, Ga. I have four grown children and 2 grandchildren and two more on the way! And been happily married for 22 years. Symptoms: Passing mucus or blood, arthritis, I even get ulcers in my mouth. My Colitis Story: I had smoked for about 15 years and [...]
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April 26, 2012 5 Comments written by: College Student
Never Come Off the Medications (On Your Own)
Introduction: I’m a 21 year old college student. I was diagnosed with UC – pancolitis – early this year in January. Almost went into remission when I stopped my meds. Worst decision ever. Will never do that again. Symptoms: Currently my symptoms are: urgency, frequency (3-5 times a day) My Story: Hey guys and girls,I [...]
April 25, 2012 9 Comments written by: Chelsea
You’ve Probably Heard It All Before…
Intro: Dx: Proctitis 1998, Pancolitis in 2009. GI verbally called it Crohn’s in 1998 because of family history but I recently found out that he never actually put anything except “mild Proctitis” in my chart. I went without insurance from early 2000s until 2009 where ER visit for pain and bleeding and subsequent colonoscopy showed [...]
April 24, 2012 5 Comments written by: Adam
Introducing Charis from Full Frontal Ostomy
HEY UC’ers, With a great idea from another IBD site, I’m really pumped about a new addition to this site. Basically, it’s real simple: there are some incredible people living with GI diseases who also make time to share their experiences on their own websites other than right here. And, some of you old-time followers [...]
April 24, 2012 7 Comments written by: Math Teacher Tiffany
Pain…is it a Flare, or Something Else? And is Surgery Worth It?
Introduction: My name is Tiffany. I am a 25-year-old middle-school math teacher. I am Mormon (LDS), and recently married (December 2011). I like reading, hiking/camping, and spending time with my family. Symptoms: Pain a few times a day (my intestines feel like they’re burning) but there’s no urgency to go, pain in my rectum (I [...]
April 23, 2012 21 Comments written by: Debbie from England
What is Going on Feels Like I Got a Fist Up There!
Introduction: I am a 46 yr old woman from England. I have two wonderful grown up children and a understanding husband. I was first diagnosed with U C in 1992. in 1999 I lost my father at the age of 54 with bowel cancer. I had a severe flare in 2000, I was in the [...]
April 21, 2012 7 Comments written by: Positive Mike
Having a Positive Outlook is the Key!!
Introduction: I am from Fresno CA and I was diagnosed with UC in August of 2010. I have a BA in Business Management and currently I am working my way up the corporate ladder at Coca-Cola. I love traveling, experiencing new things, meeting new people, and I am a sports nut. I have traveled to [...]
April 20, 2012 3 Comments written by: Mike H
SCD – Don’t Make the Mistakes I Did
Introduction: Hi my name is Mike and I have had UC for about 10 years. I have been following the SCD for about 3 years and have had some ups and downs during this time. I feel now I know where I have been going wrong so hopefully its full steam ahead and onwards to [...]
April 19, 2012 13 Comments written by: Shannon
I’d Rather Be Crazy than Sick
Introduction: I’m 33 years old, a graduate student, mother of two beautiful boys, and own my own business. I love to run, camp, canoe and dance. I am not diagnosed yet but I am scheduled with a GI to discuss the symptoms I’ve been having. My Story: SORRY TO BE SO GRAPHIC BUT I’M REALLY [...]
April 18, 2012 11 Comments written by: Lara
My Strange Doctors’ Visits
Introduction: After trying to fight what I thought was a severe stomach virus actually turned into being Ulcerative Colitis. I’m coming up to my 1 year anniversary of my diagnosis in June. Symptoms: My normal: 1 to 3 times per day (all solid!) My weight is finally back into my normal range for my height. [...]
Book Reviews
"Hello Adam,
I'm really relating to your book. For 13 years I've been dealing with milder version than you, but have been told all along that food and stress have nothing to do with our disease, what crap. Readind your story is like listening to a friend, very candid and not a bunch of bull. I think I'll follow your advise and say no way to the doctors that are pushing me to go on 6-mp drugs. Thanks Adam and God Bless." Martha Blaine, Minnesota, USA 
"Fantastic, funny, approachable and easy to read. Comforting to hear from someone who knows what it is like and can relate as opposed to clinical practioners that only understand text book material. All UC patients should be given a copy when first diagnosed. Thanks Adam." K. Matheson Toronto, Ontario, Canada NOW AVAILABLE: "Feeling Crappy to Feeling Happy" Click Here to learn more...
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April 26, 2012
2 Comments written by: Karen from Georgia