iHaveUC
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Ulcerative Colitis information about diet, medications, and getting back to a normal life when colitis flares happen. I started iHaveUC.com back in January of 2010 with the hopes of connecting with other UC'ers.
iHaveUC
4M ago
Hello. I’m a 44 year old man and have had my UC under control with Remicade treatments every four weeks. For over a year I’ve been dealing with acne, rosacea, and excessive oil on my face. I’m considering going on Accutane but have read mixed information about its impact on UC. Very little literature deals… Read More »UC and Accutane Question ..read more
iHaveUC
11M ago
Hey UC’ers, here’s an update from Frankie below: Dear UCers, I want to thank all the participants who have already taken part in this research study. Thank you! There is no doubt that your participation in this study will enable us to learn more about how IBD patients perceive their medical community, generally, and specifically… Read More »Research Study Update: Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Patient Trust ..read more
iHaveUC
1y ago
My name is Dusty. I’ve had UC since 2006. I will turn 65 later this year. I am currently on Entyvio and Budesenide for my main treatment. I am worried about how I am going to get treatment once I go on Medicare. Is it possible that I could pose a question to the group… Read More »How to Get Treatment once on Medicare ..read more
iHaveUC
1y ago
Hi UCers, This week, I had a very interesting video interview with Frankie Figueroa, he is working in his PhD final project, and has put thousands of hours into research which will impact many of us living with IBD (for us … ulcerative colitis). You can participate if you were diagnosed in the United States.… Read More »Interesting IBD Project From Frankie ..read more
iHaveUC
1y ago
Brief Bio: My name is Cheryl and I was diagnosed with UC In October 2022. UC (lower end of bowel only) I also have diverticulitis, Acid reflux and Central Nervous System Vasculitis, which is another autoimmune condition that I was diagnosed with in 1999 after two strokes. I took high dose of prednisone for a… Read More »I Love SCD ..read more
iHaveUC
1y ago
I’ll be 51 in 3 weeks, declared permanently disabled when I was 43 after 20+ years in emergency medicine, grandmother of 5 (2 in heaven ?) no social life, autoimmune A.N.A. Now A-11. When you no longer “can do” you sometimes get forgotten about. No symptoms of UC currently, last flare was 10/2015, occasionally my… Read More »Moringa Anyone ..read more
iHaveUC
1y ago
Quick background on Lauren: I am a jack of all trades. I am addicted to trying new things and constantly adding new skills to my toolbelt. I enjoy creating textile art, hunting for mushrooms on a hike, solving difficult engineering problems, singing and dancing, and everything in between. There is so much worth experiencing in… Read More »My Alternative Healing Journey ..read more
iHaveUC
1y ago
Some basics about me: I’m a Professional musician for over 50 years, and an avid golfer, until recently. Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms: Extreme bloating and cramping after meals. Inability to expel gas. diarrhea and constipation. Mucus and globules of blood. My Story I’ve been dealing with UC for over 8 years and have been on Mesalamine… Read More »Reaction to Humira ..read more
iHaveUC
2y ago
The Stanford SPARQ Stress Toolkit : STRESS TOOLKIT from Stanford – Start Now More info on stress: All sorts of new research exists about one of the all-time most popular topics…stress. Don’t Delay, get started on the stress toolkit, it has a very good chance at helping you more with your UC and life in… Read More »Stress Management Toolkit for Ulcerative Colitis People ..read more
iHaveUC
2y ago
Well… It has been a minute or two since I had the time to sit down and write a blog for Adam and the Ihaveuc.com team, and that’s probably a good sign of how I have been doing health wise in my current state of Crohn’s. My story, much like most of yours, started with… Read More »IBD – YEAR 10 (What! What ..read more