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Author Image firewoman21
Joined Apr 13, 2012

UC to Crohn's Disease

I was diagnosed with Colitis at the age of 13 1/2 years old and also had rectal prola... read more

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Author Image jpatt03
Joined Apr 10, 2012

Severe UC

I am a 27 year old  female that was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in December 2010. I have ... read more

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Author Image courtneybman
Joined Apr 10, 2012

living with UC

so i was told i had severe UC at the age of 14, had the surgery at 15 and its been a constant battle every since i had t... read more

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Author Image timewilltell
Joined Apr 6, 2012

Working with Crohn's

Another humiliating day with the disease. I work in a small office and when i have issues it seems like everyone kn... read more

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Author Image terip
Joined Mar 31, 2012

No Remission for Son Yet

My son, age 20, was diagnosed with Crohn's last May.  He has not yet gone into remission even th... read more

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Author Image nikkilynn1998
Joined Mar 25, 2012

today starts my journey..

So here it goes today starts my journey with UC... Not sure where its gonna lead but it does explain a lot of symptoms I... read more

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Author Image alanacarrie94
Joined Mar 19, 2012

My story

     My name is Alana.  I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of 13 and I am 17 n... read more

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Author Image lnartker
Joined Mar 10, 2012

Colitis is a pain :o)

Hi I am 46 years old and have had colitis since 1982. I have been on prednisone more times than i can count. I have been... read more

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Author Image manzos
Joined Oct 9, 2011

My 15 year old daughter

The purpose of this site is to give parents, family members and individuals hope and support.  I read the stories o... read more