A Future More Beautiful for Ulcerative Colitis Patients

Although I've never had a diagnosis for ulcerative colitis, I've been through many of the tests and traumas ulcerative colitis patients face because of intestinal difficulties that occurred with endometriosis, polyps and an ulcer. I think most of these ideas would help ulcerative colitis patients and many others, too.

1. A cure. I can think of no better suggestion than healing ulcerative colitis.

2. More roadside facilities, especially near city centers

Anyone who has experienced sudden diarrhea can understand why sitting in work rush traffic can be an absolute nightmare for an ulcerative colitis patient. Most rest areas were put in outside city areas where the land was inexpensive and available for building. Even if the facility were only a portable outhouse in the emergency lane, this could really help those people suffering from the extreme need to use a facility, including those with bladder problems and would help many elderly people. Often, when you pull off the interstate in a city, you expect to find a gas station or fast food restaurant to provide the facility, but downtown, I've often run into locked bathrooms which makes the problem even worse. Worse, many times inner city exit signs don't convey whether or not a restaurant or gas station is available or how far one must travel to find a facility. Maybe the state should sponsor restroom facilities near exits in private businesses so travelers will know they are welcome.

3. After Barium X-Ray Flush

There is nothing worse than taking an Upper or Lower Gastrointestinal X-Ray series than dealing with the awful constipation that the barium x-ray media causes afterwards and its harsh affect on your colon. A drink that helped soften the resultant stool would be really wonderful.

4. After Diarrhea Wipes and/or Ointments