Wellapps

In light of Mark McGwire’s recent admission to taking steroids, I have been inspired to come clean as well. I have taken steroids throughout my career as an Ulcerative Colitis patient.

Ever since I was a young boy, it has been my dream to run to the bathroom as infrequently as possible with the lowest levels of urgency. From time to time throughout my Colitis career, I turned to steroids to get myself into remission. I understand that what I did can be viewed as “cheating”, and for that I am sorry.

My Colitis career has been filled with normalcy and relatively manageable flare ups, putting me at the top of the Colitis world. Could I have done it without the steroids? One will never know. I took them to keep my career going and stay out on the playing field of life. I have enjoyed all the successes of my career, and should I end up in the Colitis Hall of Fame, that would just be icing on the cake.

Finally, I would like to thank Major League Colitis and its Commissioner, I. C. Poopalot for its continued support.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Yes...this is me, a UC patient, poking fun at my own condition through a parody of the Mark McGwire/Major League Baseball steroid story. IBD patients often turn to steroids (prednisone - different kind of steroid) to get into remission. I had to include this additional note for people who emailed me thinking I was serious. Apparently, they thought there was a "Major League Colitis" with a Commissioner named I.C. Poopalot. Its so important for IBD patients to maintain a sense of humor about life. - Brett)