WHAT UP UC’ERS: Earlier today, I noticed that a longtime writer of the website named Angie, posted a story where she mentioned some eye problems she’s dealing with. And she wanted to know if this type of thing could be related to her ulcerative colitis. And of course there’s a never ending list of website information if you do a google search on that topic,… Read More »Extraintestinal Manifestations from Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Meet Pradeep: I am 28 years old from Mumbai,India.Currently into business. I was diagnosed for UC in September 2012. First symptom was in March 2012. Till now one colonoscopy is done. Hobbies:- Playing cricket & football, swimming & listening to music. Symptoms: No symptoms. Occasional mucus in stool UC and Early Remission MY FIRST SYMPTOMS appeared in March 2012. I was making 4-5 trips to… Read More »Ulcerative Colitis – Early Remission in Mumbai, India
Hi Everybody! I know I’ve been MIA for some time now, sorry! I’ve just been rolling with the punches. Last hospitalized in Feb 2012…tried a bunch of drugs (what’s left that I haven’t tried already!) and STILL flaring like crazy. I cannot remember the last time I wasn’t in a colitis flare! I am now gluten free…I did notice a slight improvement with my arthritis,… Read More »Eyes Now?
Meet Jamie: Hi I’m the mother of a 24 year old son with UC. He was diagnosed at age 17 but has had stomach issues from birth. Milk allergies, constipation , diarrhea, stomach aches and colic for about 4 months. My son is a wonderful young man, father of a 4 year old. I HATE U.C.!! I see my son in pain all the time… Read More »I Want My Son Back
ALL RIGHT, BE WARNED this will be a very long and detailed post. I’m now 5-weeks out from my first surgery and getting better by the day, very slowly however. I read everything there was on the procedure and thought I knew everything I needed to know, boy was I wrong. I’m going to try and detail every little aspect of the surgery so that… Read More »J-Pouch Surgery #1: The Good, The Bad, and The UGLY