Below are the complete list of stories that have been submitted by users of the website. They are mostly written by ulcerative colitis patients (UC’ers), but there are also some stories from parents, family, and friends of UC folks too. Some stories are about the initial diagnosis while others are about hard and sometimes happy times that follow after you know for sure you have UC.
Introduction: My name is Keegan and I just turned 20 years old, I live in Canada and I am an athlete in training. I love to play sports and lift weights, also cardio (gasp!) Colitis Symptoms: I have had diarrhea for about two months, with no blood at all. My Story: I was diagnosed with Mild UC at the beginning of October after I had… Read More »Just Diagnosed and Still Wanting To Play Basketball
Meet Amelia: Age 74,female, history of bowel trouble, able to work with it , affected by stressful jobs, food, insomnia, difficulty when visiting,. Had bowel resection 2006 for diverticulitis, would not solve IBS as Dr reminded me Also have IC (take Elmiron, follow diet,mostly) Take Venlafaxine for depression, 75mg, mild dose, Along with increasing urgency, frequency I began to see blood in the stools and… Read More »Discouraged
Adam talking about alcohol, surveys, and why it’s so important for ALL OF US to get our learn on about ulcerative colitis. Oh yeah, there’s a song at the end of the video too.
Introduction: I’m 29 and have been living in Ulcerative Colitis denial for 12 years. Finding this site has really helped me to understand it (much more than a doctor has bothered to explain) its been great for resource, latest research and just reading about others who are in the same boat as me… Below is a question to do with UC – strange symptoms. Colitis… Read More »Trouble Swallowing Food – Getting Stuck and Vomiting While Eating
Introduction: Hi all, I am Julie, 48 years old, usually very active, I live in the UK and am a deli chef full time. I have 3 beautiful grown up children and 1 grandaughter. My life consists of regular exercise, socializing with friend and frequent travel. My Symptoms: I am currently in the throes of a severe flare up, which seems to have its own… Read More »The Worst Colitis Flare – Urgency Fresh Blood and Cramps