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Newly diagnosed

The diagnosis, the first frightening days, and the things I wish someone had told me at the start.

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis

I was 29, in a hospital bed, when a doctor told me I'd be living with this for the rest of my life. I was diagnosed back in 2018 - here's the honest version I wish someone had handed me.

31 July 2026·6 min read

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