One of the most talked about probiotics on iHaveUC.com is Renew Life’s Ultimate Flora Critical Care Probiotic. Many people have used this probiotic, and it is time there was an easy place for people to share their experience/review with everyone else. For those who have never tried using a probiotic or are currently deciding which [...]
April 19, 2013 24 Comments written by: Jennie
Health Care Professional w/Ulcerative Colitis
Introduction: My name is Jennie, most call me Jen. I’ll be 29 years old on April 20th. I’m a wife to a wonderful man. I’m the mother of two beautiful children. Currently my son is 4 ½ yrs. old and my daughter is 20 months old. I’ve been a medical assistant for over five years. [...]
April 18, 2013 6 Comments written by: Andy in NYC
Every Step Out of the House is a Blessing!
Introduction: I’m a 40 year old male, living in NYC, soon to be married in Jun. I was diagnosed in December of 2012, just 4 months ago, and had been living my life with fully normal bowel movements. Some more about me: I play guitar, love to fingerpick. My girlfriend and I love to watch [...]
April 17, 2013 16 Comments written by: Kevin
New to the Disease, Tired of it Already
Introduction: 35 yr old Male, diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in January 2012. Under control with presdisone and asacol until October 2012. Currently in 6 month flare, progressively worse in the last 2 weeks. Some more about me: Father of four (aged 7 and under), partner in my own business and travel a lot. I am [...]
April 16, 2013 12 Comments written by: Harley
How Was Your Poo Today?
Introduction: Hi my name is Harley, I’m 29 years old and am a kiwi living in Melbourne, Australia. I was diagnosed with UC in July 2011. Some more about me: I enjoy playing guitar, keeping fit and hanging out with my girlfriend and friends. Enjoying exploring Melbourne city and the rest of the state. Would [...]
April 15, 2013 8 Comments written by: Cindy
Stop this Rollercoaster, I Wanna Get Off!
Introduction: Hi I’m Cindy, I am 51 years young and I live in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. I am a Cleaner. I have a small cleaning business named Clean Angel. I have two grown sons, one in the Canadian Armed Forces and the other a Landscaper. I have a super adorable grandson who will be two [...]
April 14, 2013 14 Comments written by: Sara
UC, C Diff and Fecal Transplant
Introduction: I just turned 27 and was diagnosed with moderate to severe pancolitis in November of 2011. After my initial diagnoses I was in remission for 6 months. Since then I have had 3 flares and was just diagnosed with c diff for the third time in a year. This is my third time with [...]
April 13, 2013 15 Comments written by: Kara
I Still Believe
Introduction: I was diagnosed in November of 2004 with UC and started the SCD in 2005. I created a group on Facebook a number of years ago for SCD and am happy to say it is beneficial to not only me by the nearly 1000 members. I am a 35 year old wife and mother [...]
April 12, 2013 41 Comments written by: Jessica
Bride on Steroids
Introduction: I was diagnosed almost 25 years ago (at the age of 9) with ulcerative colitis. For the majority of those years, I was symptom free, able to eat what I wanted, and had an active lifestyle. Some more about me: I love the outdoors and love to run. I teach elementary students and love [...]
April 11, 2013 Comments Off written by: Adam
Pentasa Reviews
Pentasa (also know as Masalazine or Mesalamine) is a relatively common medications that is prescribed for ulcerative colitis patients. Pentasa is within the family of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) drugs, and it is used as an anti-inflammatory medication which is targeted specifically for people with inflammatory bowel disease. There is tons of information available online with [...]


April 20, 2013
1 Comment written by: Adam