Meet Yahaira: I was just diagnosed with ulcerative colitis last week and I’m suffering a “flare up”. I’m 27 years old with three kids and two foster kids, and of course I’m devastated…I don’t know anything about UC, don’t know what to do, how to feel, what will happen, and I’m a bit afraid. I’m not looking forward to Jan. 9 (my first gastro. appt.)… Read More »Ulcerative Colitis Blues
Trying to stay positive after a recent colitis diagnosis and dealing with an inflamed colon and taking lialda and prednisone right now.
Introduction: I am 40 yrs old Mother of 2 diagnosed with moderately severe pancolitis in Jan 2006. Work full time. Hate our toilets at work as they are cubicles and have gaps at the top and bottom of the wall ( I know you will all understand that one). Over doctors completely. My Symptoms: Started the SCD diet last Dec, working well when I stick… Read More »Hate Our Toilets At Work – My UC Story
Hi, my name is Liz and I have had UC for about 12 years now. I am 42 years old and a single and very active mom. After reading a lot of other people’s stories I would have to say that the most unique thing about my story is that I have never been hospitalized for this disease. It was 1999 and I had just… Read More »Living with Ulcerative Colitis, Liz’s Story