Right after you are diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, it FOR SURE is an awful time. With doctor appointments nearly every day, and medications needing to be picked up from the store and countless visits to the bathroom each day…it’s not a fun time. But like other parts of UC, the diagnosis period is part of the process to getting things under control and the stories below detail first hand experiences of what it is like.
Meet “Canadian Eric” Hi, my name is Eric and I’m 35 years old. I was just recently diagnosed late spring/early summer 2012. I’m not very good at remembering specific dates so that will have to do. I currently work for a Medical Technology company and the show “Ancient Aliens” has obliterated my mind. Some more about me: Being Canadian, I love hockey. And beer. And… Read More »Curse or Blessing?
Meet Kris: I’m 24 and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in August 2012. I included more detail below but essentially I have been struggling emotionally to cope since my diagnosis. Some more about me: I enjoy playing, coaching and umpiring netball and love spending time with friends. I also enjoy cooking. Symptoms: Currently have abdominal pain, which varies in severity day to day with no… Read More »Newly Diagnosed And Struggling Emotionally
Meet Graham: Recently diagnosed.I am 28 years old from Regina, Saskatchewan Canada. I work in politics and am compete in rodeos as well as other sports like slopitch. I like being in the country, riding horses, and having fun. AND… I miss drinking beer. Current Colitis Symptoms: I am currently experiencing bloody diarrhea although only 3 or so of my 7-10 bowel movements/day will have… Read More »Ulcerative Colitis in Saskatchewan
Hey Everyone! My name is Nikki and I’m 27 years old. It was this time last year that I got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) October 11, 2011 to be exact. I was suffering for a few days before I went to the hospital to get checked out, I don’t have any health care right now and that was a main reason why I waited… Read More »I have UC, Now What?…
Meet Diana: I am 33 years old. I was diagnosed with pan colitis a couple of months ago which came as a big shock! I am still trying to adjust to this condition. Having a sense of humor and being partial to toilet jokes definitely helps. Some more about me: I live in Australia and I work as a researcher and love science. My hobbies… Read More »Newly Diagnosed and Confused