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Former England Rugby Captain, Lewis Moody, was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2005.
An amazing advocate for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lewis supported our IBD, Sport and Fitness Campaign and the fundraising initiative United for Colitis.
Lewis also ran the 2014 Virgin Money London Marathon in aid of our work.
It's a pain in the arse! If it strikes when you're young and fit, you're too embarrassed to talk about it. Sportsmen are used to coping with all sorts of injuries, but the pain, feeling knackered all the time and the humiliation of not always being able to control your bowels is terrible.
I'd urge anyone to tell someone and get help, if they think they've got it. My life was so much easier when I finally told my mates - I only wish I'd done it earlier. Get to know the enemy, get information, talk about it - and then take control - it's your body and your life.
Lewis Moody
Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2005
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We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.
Our helpline team can help by:
Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
Listening and talking through your situation.
Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
Signposting you to specialist organisations.
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.
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