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April 4, 2012

3 Comments   written by: JamieIsLame

Kicking Colitis

INTRO: My name is Jamie, I’m from Dublin, Ireland and I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in September 2011 and since then been trying to find something to kick the crap outta my symptoms. SYMPTOMS: urgency, bloody bowel movements, cramping, join paints, fatigue, weight loss. STORY: So much has happened so fast since my last [...]

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April 4, 2012

8 Comments   written by: Adam

UPDATE: SCD Clinical Study from Rush Medical Center

Dear UC’ers of the world and all other concerned family/friends, I received an email a few days ago from one of you asking what the heck was going on with the SCD study that is taking place right now at Rush Medical Center near Chicago, IL.  Crazy how times flies, but I originally posted on [...]

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April 2, 2012

4 Comments   written by: UC Free Katie

UC Free… Kinda

My name is Katie, I’m 24 and have been dealing with UC since I was 14 and have never been in remission. After being sick and trying to maintain a normal life, I decided to have my colon removed on March 5th. Symptoms: I was having abdominal pain, urgency, bloody stool, I was going 15+ [...]

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April 1, 2012

2 Comments   written by: New York Maria

Diagnosed with Colitis at 19 – Maria Maria

Bio: 19 year old College student from New York (while I was posting Maria’s story, I thought Carlos would be happy to play for her, feel free to listen while you read. -adam) Current UC Symptoms: Joint pain in knees, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stools, acne, hair growth, swollen face, weight gain, bloating. MY UC: [...]

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April 1, 2012

10 Comments   written by: Amy

Starting the SCD Diet

Introduction: Diagnosed at Age 24 with Crohn’s Disease (Colonoscopy show 90% of Colon affected, GI estimated disease onset 9 years b/f diagnosis in 2007), living in southern Virginia originally from Indiana. Married mother with a toddler at home and working full-time as an Engineer. Love baking, reading, hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Symptoms: Currently in [...]

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March 31, 2012

9 Comments   written by: Adam

Non-Dairy Ice Cream – And it Tastes Really Good

Are you serious, its been over 3 months now since Michaela bought me the ice cream machine?   Definitely  one of my favorite presents ever.  Most importantly, it makes me feel normal again in terms of one thing that was missing for the past two years, and that of course is “ICE CREAM”.  Not a [...]

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March 31, 2012

3 Comments   written by: Michael

Colitis But Not UC?

Symptoms: I haven’t been formally diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, but UC is the closest thing to the diagnosis that I do have. My symptoms are largely diarrhea with steatorrhea. I guess I’m lucky because I don’t have any bleeding. When I’m symptomatic I get really tired. I’ve attempted the SCD diet a few times, but [...]

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March 30, 2012

8 Comments   written by: Light Love

Rice Cakes and Popcorn – Are they OK to EAT?

Introduction: I’m a 26 year old girl from Montreal who loves to run. Unfortunately, it was as I “upped my game” with the training that I started to get symptoms, and was ultimately diagnosed with UC 5 months ago. I’m currently trying to learn how to get and keep myself in remission! Symptoms: Current symptoms: [...]

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March 30, 2012

4 Comments   written by: Tena

Tena’s Story – 17 Years of Ulcerative Colitis

Introduction: I have been struggling with ulcerative colitis for 17 years now. I have been on many medications including prednisone for five years straight which took a great toll on my body. I just recently graduated nursing school and have two beautiful daughters. I was very young when I was finally diagnosed, literally on my [...]

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March 30, 2012

4 Comments   written by: Shona

My Insides are on Fire!

Introduction: I was officially diagnosed as having UC 3 weeks ago but been suffering for last 2 years. I was also diagnosed for Coeliac Disease 7 years ago and have been on a gluten free diet since then. I am 39 years and married to a very supporting and helpful husband. We have 2 girls [...]

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