Active 3 days agoRelapseHi all, this is my first post. I was initially diagnosed with UC in 2005. It eventually went away in about 2007 and has been non-existent until last month. It's...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Active 5 days agoHow bad is your pain? I have extreme lower left quadrant pain. CT showed thickening of sigmoid colon. I’m booked for a colonoscopy tomorrow. The pain is really unbearable. I’ve seen pain on the list...Reactions 0 reactions Comments42 replies
Active 8 days agoOstomy in the summerHere we go... temps are rising unseasonably warmer than expected by 20 degrees in Wisconsin this week. A reminder to those of us that have an ostomy of never-ending skin...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSurgery
What are your thoughts on biologics?Biologics are one type of treatment for IBD that help reduce inflammation. Answer any of the prompts below that apply to you. •If you're currently on biologics, share your experience...Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Do I keep advocating for myself as I am struggling in expressing the severity of how unwell I am Hello, I would really appreciate any guidance and advice as I am so lost. I was first referred on urgent suspected cancer pathway for a slightly raised FIT of 27...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTests
Has anyone read the book “Breaking the Vicious Cycle?” Intestinal Health Through DietThis book is all about Specific Carbohydrate Diet to treat Ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, celiac disease and chronic diarrhea. If anyone has tried this eating plan, what were your results? Have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Knock-down, drag-out FATIGUETell us: What does your fatigue feel like? (And if you have any tips for combatting it... Lay 'em on us!)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments44 repliesSymptoms
How can I ease off bloating and constipation I feel so fed up with constant bloating and irregular bowels how can I ease this without keeping taking different meds...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
New in team UCHello, fellow colon brothers and sisters. Four years before yesterday I was wrongly diagnosed with IBS. Until now I have had around one flare-up per year. This September was my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesMental HealthLiving with Ulcerative ColitisNewly Diagnosed
How long does it take for a UC flare up to last?Hello, I have had bloody diarrhoea for 5 weeks now. I was referred for urgent appointment to a gastroenterologist but have not heard back on appointment date. I was told...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis