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Everyone Poops, some more than others – Introducing a new blog about life with Ulcerative Colitis

Colitis

Dec 072011

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 17. For those of you who don’t know what this illness is, it’s ulcers in the colon. Ouch. I’m now 21 and a student at a university.

I first started this blog because of a school project. I didn’t like how not many people talk about this on the internet. I became post crazy at the start and it felt as if there was not enough time to tell about all I could tell. Before I even started my blog, I knew I couldn’t be so serious all the time, that there needs to be some humor. Let’s get real. If you’re reading about a medical problem on the internet, you don’t want to feel like shooting yourself in the foot. Humor is a great way to get out the stress of this disease. Click here for more

Ulcerative colitis – the road to recovery!

Colitis

Oct 272011

Ulcerative colitis is a rare autoimmune condition which is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD should not be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which is much milder in form than ulcerative colitis or other inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease.

People who suffer from ulcerative colitis find typically that they suffer from what are referred to as “flares”. This means that the symptoms of the condition are not constant. At some periods the symptoms of ulcerative colitis will be extreme while at other times the symptoms may be mild to non-existent. Typical symptoms of ulcerative colitis include diarrhoea mixed with blood and mucus. This can go on for several weeks. Patient may also suffer from abdominal pain and painful bowel movements. Click here for more

New research from Crohn’s and Colitis UK – changing the way you work!

Colitis, Crohn's Disease

May 232011

New research published by the medical charity Crohn’s and Colitis UK (the working name for the registered charity, National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s disease) finds that 68% of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel that they have little or no control over their working conditions and a third receive minimal or no support from their employer.

The research entitled “Crohn’s, Colitis and Employment – From career aspirations to reality” also included an employers’ survey (private sector only) in which 66% of employer responders either admit to being totally unaware of, or only to some extent aware of, the needs of employees with IBD.

Crohn’s and Colitis UK carried out the survey-based research to evaluate the long-term impact of IBD on career aspiration, opportunities and choices.

Welcome to The Patient Experience

Welcome to The Patient Experience – a new kind of patient forum

The Patient Experience is a set of discussion forums where patients connect, express their views and share valuable experiences on the subjects of medicine and healthcare. The forums are FREE and open to all.

The forums allow you to interact with other people in your situation and share information and experiences. Thus helping you on your journey through your or a loved one’s medical problems and challenges.

By sharing your story and learning from others The Patient Experience will provide a safe and place to help on the path to wellness.

The service is brought to you by The Patients Voice - a research community dedicated to healthcare and medical information. If you would like to participate in surveys and other kinds of confidential and anonymous research please click here for more information.