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Teenager with Ulcerative Colitis

Hi my name is Alan.

Just a few months ago I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I was having really bad diarrhea for months and went to see three different doctors and none of them could figure it out. Eventually it got so bad I had to go to A&E. Finally after dozens of tests and spending 10 days in hospital they finally figured it out. I am managing nicely so far and I fell better then I have in a long time.

I just wanted to know do you have to continue taking steroids if you have ulcerative colitis?

Submitted by “Alan” in the Colitis Venting Area.  You can submit your personal colitis story as well on the colitis writing page here.

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