I have had two recent occurrences of ischemic colitis. I am a 49- year-old woman and had an 8-inch segment of my colon diagnosed with IC by colonoscopy. At the time, the blood work showed a Protein C deficiency. I was prescribed anticoagulant treatment and have been on Coumadin since February 1, 2013. Last week I suffered another incident of ischemic colitis and was hospitalized. A flexible sigmoidoscopy confirmed the diagnosis, and this time the ischemia was in a different spot and not as severe as last time. The doctors seem to be at a loss as to what to do next. I have asked my doctor if there is any correlation between transvaginal mesh and ischemia. I had a hysterectomy and bladder sling in June of 2010.

I had started feeling severe pain in my right side lower abdomen, which after diagnosis revealed gall stones. After undergoing surgery 1 year back, I developed post-surgical disorders frequented with vomits, lose motions abdominal pain and restlessness; which later on resulted in colitis. Now it has percolated further down and now I am suffering from hemorrhoids. Although no pain is there but I am on restricted diet and Ayurveda treatment. Diet control is the main treatment made available. As there is no Gall Bladder now, so fat intake is poor and am losing health at the same time. Energy loss is so great that sometimes I am not even able to stand and my legs start to tremble. I am keeping fingers crossed and hoping for the best. Ayurveda treatment has been able to contain most of the symptoms mentioned above and I am hopeful of full recovery within this year.

I am having loose bowel movements, which started around the holidays. I blamed the food consumed during that time, plus having family visiting. Antibiotics did not help, so I then had a colonoscopy performed and had polyps removed. I was diagnosed with microscopic colitis. I was put on Lialda, and the loose bowel movements became much more frequent. Pepto and Imodium were suggested, but it has not stopped. I am still trying to do my workouts at the gym regardless. I am basically a healthy person with a healthy lifestyle. I am into yoga, cycling, and I also do yard work and otherwise enjoy life. I am on no meds otherwise except multivitamins.

I was diagnosed six years ago with Colitis. I was put on steroids and other anti-inflammatory drugs. I would get mild relief with this. Three years ago I underwent surgery, ended up with an ileostomy and have not looked back. It was the best decision I have made in a long time. I now have my life back

When I was 11 the hospital told me I was the youngest child they have ever diagnosed with colitis, but I was so young they didn't tell me what type, but the thing is all I had was horrible pain in my lower stomach and a very high fever. I was in the hospital for 1 week and I would love to know what I have. I'm only 14 now and have to take an acid reducer everyday or my tummy will hurt and I'll throw up.

I am 63 years old and in the last week have had severe abdominal pain, sat on the toilet for over three hours at a time. I thought the pain was worse than child birth or even the dentist. I have had two children both difficult births but that was 40yrs ago. This last twice on sitting there I thought I was giving birth again. Doctor says it is mild colitis heaven help those poor souls who have it really bad. Given Fybrogel and Merbentyl 20mgs three times a day. Fybrogel only after the course of tablets. Hope this is the last I see of Colitis.