New PAC Videos - Why it's important to talk about IBD
Posted by Christian Hanson on August 23, 2017
IBD is hard and it comes with a lot of baggage: painful symptoms, frequent colonoscopies, and expensive treatments.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD) don’t just affect the physical body though, they affect the mind too. Living with the symptoms of IBD can cause frustration and fear. Remaining silent about these struggles can cause social isolation and feelings of loneliness.
Members of the Patient Advisory Council (PAC) have filmed a new video series - sharing why and how they talk about IBD and encouraging others with IBD to also talk about their disease with friends and family.
Read more