Meet Nikki I am a 35 year-old female. I am married to a handsome, loving guy and have two sons, ages 12 and seven. I live in Chico, CA. Some more about me: I work out (I am currently into the “Insanity” videos). I also take Karate lessons with my two sons four days a week. I’m a full-time student, working on a BA in… Read More »UPDATE – 16 Years with UC, Still Active and Happy
Introduction: I am a 35 year-old female. I live in Chico, CA. I have two sons ages seven and twelve. I am happily married. I have never had a problem in the relationship department. I was diagnosed with UC in 1997 just before my 20th birthday (16 years ago). Some more about me: I am a full-time student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal… Read More »16 Years with UC, Athletic Married Female with Two Kids
Introduction: My son has recently diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the age of 18 and had to defer his studies at Uni until Sept. I am a trained chef and for the past 4 weeks have been on a constant mission to learn about gluten & lactose free diets in more depth. During my research I have been able to up in place palatable alternatives… Read More »Read: Breaking The Vicious Cycle
Meet Amanda: I was diagnosed with UC in 2004. I’m 33 yrs old, newly married, ready to start a family. I have a BA in Communications but I am currently working towards an Associates RN. I have worked as front office personnel in a lot of different types of medical clinics (not a GI clinic) and I find my own experience as a patient makes… Read More »Fit 33 Year Old Diagnosed with Colitis in 2004
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