I'm Rich, a 36 year old teacher living and working by the sea in Brighton, UK. I am happily married with two children aged 13 and 10. I have been a sufferer of Ulcerative Colitis for the last 7 years, and who knows how long before diagnosis. I have run the whole gamut of drugs from 5ASA's to several immuno-suppressents... to no avail. Last year I was told I needed a colostomy. But I said no....
My real name is Jean, and I am a female, age 56. I live in northeast Ohio, and I am interested in art, writing, nature, animal rights and health care rights. Since 2001, I have been getting progressively disabed, with trouble walking, and muscle pain and stiffness, caused by exertion. My first symptom was severe pain and stiffness in my sacroiliac area, that spread up my spine...
