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Inspiring Stories from the 2008 Video Winners
These stories from the 2008 Celebrating UC Success winners are reminders that with guidance and support, people are turning UC challenges into triumphs every single day.
Pamela J.
Carthage, IL
"Yes, there is life outside the bathroom! For three years I felt as if my life centered around where bathrooms were located in malls, churches, and friends' homes. Often I felt panicky when going out to eat for fear of not finding something my system could tolerate. Medication caused unpleasant side effects. My face puffed out, my joints hurt, and I constantly felt wired. Worst of all was the fear of having an accident and the embarrassment that would follow.
"With the help of my gastroenterologist I learned as much as possible about UC or 'ugly colon' as my family called it. I also learned—and it was a process—what foods I could eat without triggering an episode. Fortunately, I've only had one hospital stay in my 15 years of diagnosed UC.
"At the current time I am symptom free. I am a wife, mother of three, grandmother of three absolutely adorable grandsons, second grade teacher, and am active in church. The keys for living with UC are prayer, education, eating right, exercise, and a good sense of humor."
