Top Three Ulcerative Colitis Blogs for New Patients

When you suffer from ulcerative colitis, it can be difficult to make everyday decisions that once seemed automatic, such as what to eat for dinner or how to plan a road trip. Ulcerative colitis blogs, of which there are many on the Internet, can introduce you to new methods and habits that make life easier. Following are a few of my favorite ulcerative colitis blogs, and what you can learn from each of them.

UC Blog
URL: http://ucblog.gastro.org/

There are many, many personal ulcerative colitis blogs, but very few written by professionals. The UC Blog, which is written by three physicians of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), provides in-depth coverage of new advancements in the fight against ulcerative colitis.

It is updated on a fairly regular basis, but I encourage you to read through the archives, as you'll find plenty of interesting information. This ulcerative colitis blog even has a handy search feature if you're looking for specific advice or news. It answers questions, such as "Should I take my medication even I'm feeling well?" and addresses common issues, such as the safety of UC medications in pregnancy.

Colitis Blog
URL: http://www.colitisblog.com/

Even physicians, who work with UC sufferers every day, can't provide tips and advice with the same degree of depth as someone who actually has the disease. If you're looking for ulcerative colitis blogs written by other patients. ColitisBlog.com is a great place to start.

Written "for colitis sufferers, by colitis sufferers", this blog provides practical, useful information for those who are looking for answers. I would start with the blog itself, but the site also has links to other resources, book reviews of works about UC, information about various diets and even a regular newsletter.

You'll also find that author Robert Edwards is the King of finding obscure information on the web, especially if you're feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of resources available. He breaks down the common questions of UC sufferers into easy-to-digest (pardon the pun) morsels.

Number Twos
URL: http://www.numbertwos.blogspot.com/

This is one of my favorite ulcerative colitis blogs because it combines sardonic wit with clinical honesty and emotional impact, something you don't frequently find on the Internet. Author Martin uses phrases such as "Not even teenage girls spend as much time in the bathroom as I do" to connect with his readers, and also presents a regular account of his regimen on medication for UC.

Unfortunately, many ulcerative colitis blogs sugar-coat the truth, but this isn't the case with Number Twos. If you've just been diagnosed, you might want to segue into such honesty with something a little lighter, but for veteran UC sufferers, it is truly a breath of fresh air.