Nearly everybody who has ulcerative colitis has parents. And more often then not, when people with UC are diagnosed initially, they tend to be at the early stages of their lives.
So, that is the reason for the section of the website devoted to parents of kids who have ulcerative colitis.
Some of the stories talk about the decision making that these parents are in the middle of, especially with regards to different types of treatments mainly in the form of medications and potential surgery that they are all faced with. None of this is easy decision making, but these stories should help to provide other parents with the reality that there are many others in the same situation.
Introduction: I am the mother of three beautiful children. This is not the first time I am posting. I was on here quite a bit when my oldest, a 6 year old little girl was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis back in March. That was such a difficult time and this website gave me much needed information and most of all encouraging words at a dark… Read More »SCD Diet Is Working For My Daughter
Introduction: I’m in need of some advice from another mother or father with a child going though the same issues as I am. my son was 5yrs old when he was diagnosed now he is 7yrs old nothing has changed. My Seven Year Old’s Colitis: I was wondering if any other parents out there with a child of 7yrs old is going though the same… Read More »Mom Needing Help Here with My 7 Year Old’s Colitis
Introduction: My name is Shyloh Star and I am five years old. But some people like to call me Miss Sassy Pants ;0) My nurses tell me that I am very silly and sassy. I love to play with words and to talk about ideas. My favorite singer is Selena Gomez. When I grow up, I want to be a singer, photographer, and a nurse.… Read More »We Are Healthy People Fighting Sickness!
Introduction: Hi my name is Keri and I’m 40 yrs old. I have two great sons 15 and 13. Divorced now living with a great guy for the last 4 1/2 yrs. I am self employed as a stylist for the last 23 yrs The last 3 yrs I’ve been living a life long dream of having my own 2 horses and been taking lesson… Read More »To See My Son In Remission
Introduction: I am a wife and mom of three special needs kids, ages 19, 15 and 10. All 3 of my boys suffer from IBD. My oldest, Chris, has it the worst. He has UC. My middle son, Ryan, has IBS. My youngest son, Matty, is autistic and has a hiatal hernia, IBS, and is currently being tested for Crohns and Celiac’s Disease. The Story:… Read More »Time is Standing Still…