Ulcerative colitis, resilience and research: Maria’s refusal to give up

Crohn's & Colitis Unfiltered · Sep 24, 2026 · 30m · transcript

🎙️ In episode 27 of the Colitis Unfiltered podcast, I speak with Maria, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 23 after months of blood in her stool and becoming so sick she could barely stay awake. After initially reaching remission quickly, she stopped her medication while feeling well, unaware of just how serious the consequences could be.

💊 Years later, Maria entered a flare that she is still fighting today. After prednisone, mesalamine, multiple biologics and years of treatment failed to bring lasting remission, her doctor recommended surgery. Not ready to take that step, Maria…