Welcome to the Ulcerative Colitis community

A community for people living with UC — from newly diagnosed to long-term management, flares, biologics, surgery, and everything in between.

Whether you were just diagnosed or have been living with ulcerative colitis for years, you’re in the right place.

This is a peer support community for people managing ulcerative colitis — including flares, biologics, surgery decisions, and day-to-day chronic condition management. It is not a place for medical advice, but it is a place where members share what they’ve been through, what’s helped, what hasn’t, and what questions to bring to your next appointment.

A few things to know:

  • Browse the pinned threads first — they’re the most useful starting point
  • Ask anything. There are no questions that haven’t been asked before
  • Members here are patients and caregivers, not clinicians — always check with your medical team before making treatment decisions

If you want to introduce yourself, reply to this thread or start your own topic.

If something feels urgent or unsafe, contact a clinician or emergency services — this community can support you but cannot replace emergency care.

It’s great to see a dedicated space for this. Having a specific category for UC will make it much easier to find relevant discussions and connect with others navigating similar challenges. I’m looking forward to seeing the advice and shared experiences that come out of this group.