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
…They obviously never had UC! Meet Jen: 30 yr old mum of 2 from UK diagnosed in August with moderate to severe pan colitis during my first colonoscopy. Into my 6th month of this horrible disease! -My life’s been on hold for a bit recently but I love photography and painting. And a good party! My Symptoms: Currently 4-6 very loose stools a day, cramping,… Read More »They Say Standing on a Lego Is Worse Than Childbirth…
Meet Nancy: I am 50 years old. I was diagnosed with UC back in July of 2011. I had the one colonoscopy that diagnosed me but may need another one if current treatment doesn’t work. Some More About Me: I like crafts and country decor. I am from New Jersey and have 2 daughters. My oldest daughter actually found this site for me. I am… Read More »Pooped From Pooping
Introduction: 28 year old grad student, diagnosed in 2008 with very mild symptoms. Just blood on the paper, no pain, no cramping, no irregular movements. Had a flex-sigmoid to confirm. Was put on Lialda in 2009 at increasing dosages to control blood, but still no pain or other symptoms. In Nov of 2011 had a NASTY bout of food poisoning that had me laid up… Read More »How to Start SCD While on Prednisone
Bio: My name is Laura. I am 25 and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in October 2012. I love cats and have two of them who have kindly spent many hours cuddling with me while I was sick and trying to figure out just what was wrong with me. Some More About Who I Am: I am from the small town of Kemptville, ON, Canada.… Read More »New to the World of Colitis