Life Without Leaks
Life Without Leaks
National Association for Continence
Severe Ulcerative Colitis at 26: Olivia’s Fight for Remission
27 minutes Posted Apr 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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In this deeply personal episode of Life Without Leaks, we speak with Olivia about her life-altering battle with severe ulcerative colitis. What began as worsening digestive symptoms in her mid-20s quickly escalated into relentless pain, 30+ bathroom trips a day, extreme blood loss and multiple emergency room visits. After a delayed diagnosis and ineffective treatments, Olivia faced life-threatening complications, including a hemoglobin level so low doctors told her she might not survive anoth...