Living with Crohn's Disease

Coping with day-to-day aspects of living with Crohn's disease isn't easy. There are both physical, emotional and social problems to deal with. One of the most common social problems associated with Crohn’s disease is toileting. For teenagers and children, this aspect of the disease can be an embarrassing subject that is difficult to overcome.

A recent article by the BBC highlights the urgency and sometimes difficult and embarrassing situations sufferers of Crohn’s disease can have.

“With the diarrhoea sometimes you just can't get to the toilet in time, it's very degrading” Ruth Adley

Full Article
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/3832753.stm

It is important that Crohn’s disease sufferers try and highlight any foods or activities that might aggravate their tummy.  For example, founder of Crohn’s Directory, Oliver Wassall, says “I have found that most processed foods create problems for me, and stress also seems to aggravate my stomach. If I know I am going on long journeys where access to a toilet could be a problem I will avoid these foods all together”.

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