Category: Ulcerative Colitis

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Coming to Terms With Ulcerative Colitis

Before being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 5 years ago, I considered myself to be in excellent health. I maintained a balanced diet, prioritized getting enough sleep, and regularly engaged in running. I rarely fell ill and had never required hospitalization. In fact, when I was searching for a new primary care physician around 10 years ago, I was welcomed with open arms due to my lack of
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What Treatment Day Is Like

In the six years that I have been dealing with ulcerative colitis, my treatment day has varied depending on where I am in my journey. Initially, I was diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis, which caused inflammation in the lower part of my colon. During this stage, my treatment involved using suppositories on a daily basis. However, as the inflammation spread further up my colon, my diagnosis
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6 Years, 6 Tips: My Favorite Tips for Living With Ulcerative Colitis

Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) for the past 6 years has taught me valuable lessons that have made my life easier. I believe that these tips can also benefit individuals suffering from irritable bowel disease (IBD). Here are my top six favorite tips that have greatly improved my quality of life. Firstly, it is crucial to write things down. By documenting what I eat, the number and appearance
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A Good Relationship With My Doctor Makes Life With UC Easier

Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, especially without a good relationship with your doctor. Luckily, I am fortunate to have an excellent rapport with my gastroenterologist. He was recommended to me by my aunt, who had sought his help for her son's Crohn's disease many years ago. Ulcerative Colitis | Kim's Story Even before officially becoming his patient, he made an effort to visit
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Living With Ulcerative Colitis Challenges Me as a Parent

Dealing with a chronic illness like ulcerative colitis poses unique challenges for patients, especially in terms of parenting. Personally, I am grateful to have the support of my wife and three children, but I am also fully aware of how my illness has affected my ability to be a parent. When I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, my children were at ages of 10, 6, and 2 respectively. Shortly
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How I Handle Traveling With Ulcerative Colitis

After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I had to consider whether or not I should attend a conference related to my job as a university professor. My symptoms at the time included up to 10 loose, bloody stools per day. It was clear that traveling in this condition would be challenging, but I thought I could manage the 3-hour drive to the airport, a 3-hour flight, and a 3-day conference if
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Careful Planning Helps Me Manage UC at Work

Managing the symptoms of ulcerative colitis is no easy task. As a college professor, I consider myself fortunate that my job made it easier for me to handle my frequent bowel movements when I was first diagnosed and struggling to control my condition. I often think about how challenging it would be to have an inflammatory bowel disease in a job that lacks convenient access to a bathroom, like my
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