Introduction: I’m the worring Mom of a 16 year old son, fairly new to UC and still learning what’s its all about! My son had 2nd Colonoscopy in Feb.2013. Nothing has changed since Aug.2012. Some more details: My son, 16, plays baseball & is accepted to 2 Pennsylvania State Police camps this summer, each 1 week long. My Son’s Colitis Symptoms: My son has bloody… Read More »My 16 year old Son has Ulcerative Colitis
Introduction: Hello Everyone, I live about an hour north of LA in the high desert. I grew up in coastal North Carolina and lived in Florida and the US Virgin Islands. I got a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from UNC-Chapel Hill. I worked a few years, then set off with friends for the Caribbean, where I worked and lived for several years. When I… Read More »Diver Takes a Major Dive
Introduction: 22 year old University student majoring in Information Technology and working 2 part time jobs. Stress has been a major irritant for me so I’ve been trying to relax as much as I can. Some more about Steve: I love(d) having fun, drinking, and partying with friends but since my diagnosis it’s been hard to even leave the house. I spend a lot of… Read More »Busy, Stressed College Student
Introduction: Hello All, Methylprednisolone finally stopped my UC Flareup!!! I wanted that line first b/c maybe it will help others. My name is Randell and I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 1992. I work in the Engineering field which is one of the most stressful jobs there are. Always deadlines on top of deadlines. And of course the budget has to be met on… Read More »My UC Was Finally Controlled
Introduction: Hi I’m a veteran UC sufferer based in Oxfordshire Uk – diagnosed in 1984 aged 18 after an acute attack which resulted in severe weight loss and anaemia. Some more about me: I am from Oxfordshire, Uk, & love amateur dramatics & singing. WorkIng as an After sales Co-ordinator for A Renewables Company. Symptoms: A Slow flare up with bleeding and Some pain v… Read More »Do Worms Do The Job?