Is my rectal bleeding a sign of ulcerative colitis?I've been experiencing rectal bleeding for about 10 months now with bits of mucus. I'm 20 years old and had a colonoscopy...reactions8comments
1992-1993 The year my life was turned upside down.It all started in November 1991 when I felt tired all the time. In January 1992 I started having bloody diarrhea and...reactions6comments
Recent diagnosis after 5 yearsHello all. I’ve recently joined this page and I just wanted to say how much reading other people’s stories and similar struggles...reactions2comments
Ulcerative colitis - kefir drinkHello, I have suffered from periodic depression for most of my life and for the last 4-5 years of ulcerative colitis. At...reactions3comments
Any ideas anyone?I am still learning how to navigate this site, and was surprised when I discovered what I wrote 2 months ago did...reactions3comments
Someone helpHi I'm Elijah, I'm not really sure if I have IBD or IBS so that's why I'm sharing my story. Around a...reactions5comments
Right HemicolectomyI had a Right Hemicolectomy two years ago for large non cancerous polyp in lower cecum. Had 17 inches of right colon...reactions3comments
Invisible disabilities / illnesses74% of people who suffer with a disability do not use a form of visual aid yet despite this we get forgotten...reactions6comments
Alotta problemsHi I've had intestinal issues for over 10 years and am at my witts end. My story is complicated by other serious...reactions5comments
Why Human Life Is So Miserable?I’ve been suffering from Crohn’s Disease for almost 6 years (diagnosed 2 years ago). I believe my disease was caused mainly by...reactions8comments
Is this how it's done?I'm in a bit of a rage at the moment. I've been suffering with pain in my gut, anus, sides. Extreme arthritis...reactions5comments
In sickness and in healthWe got married young in the early ‘80s. I was 19, he was almost 23. We didn’t have much money so decided...reactions10comments
Could it be Crohn's? A series of negative test resultsHello! My names Charlotte, I’m 21 from London. My story starts roughly this time last year when I noticed very regular loose...reactions6comments
One day fine then a changed worldLast November I was preparing for the holidays. I am a retail store manager. I had been having the runs for a...reactions3comments
Losing My Focus and Finding Myself: My Journey with IBD in AcademiaI started graduate school with a vision of what this chapter of my life would be like. I envisioned interesting research, compelling...reactions9comments
Does this sound like Crohn's?My name is Ana and I'm 25 years old. And here's my story so far.. A month ago I had a mild...reactions4comments
FlareHi I think I’m having a flare, I have had ulcerative colitis for fifty years and am recovering from bowel cancer, stage...reactions7comments
Loner VS Social ButterflyRelationships are hard enough for the general (“healthy “) public. Having a chronic disease makes absolutely every aspect in my life different...reactions5comments
Finding Strength and Hope Through the Ulcerative Colitis PainHi everybody, I hope my story encourages y'all. I know writing and talking about things helps me to process, so that's one...reactions3comments
How I discovered I had Ulcerative Colitis.Hello lovelies, When I started writing, I vowed that I’d be open and honest about all aspects of my life, even the...reactions9comments
