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Tuesday, November, 24, 2009
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When You Gotta Go, and They Tell You, "No."

Hope Trachtenberg-Fifer
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RN, Health Educator & Medical Writer; Mom of 3 Children w / IBD

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So, I drive, two hours, straight, between Roanoke and Charlottesville. And, I'm feeling pretty smug and full of myself (literally), because I didn't stop even once--not to fill up my cute, little, blazing red, Jeep Liberty Sport, or to unfill my little, now bursting, middle aged bladder.   I'm...
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    Elizabeth Roberts
    Tuesday, September 02, 2008 at 05:59 PM

    It IS frustrating isn't it?

     

    For those with IBD, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) give their members a card - small enough to fit into your wallet - that briefly explains that the bearer has a medical problem that causes them to have to use the bathroom urgently and the understanding of the business owner is greatly appreciated.

     

    I've not had to use my card often, but when I have it's worked surprisingly well!

     

    Cheers,

    Elizabeth 

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