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Posted 6/30/2019 8:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hey guys , I am currently in a mild flare but I want tk ask that should I go for internship as it is important for my career but I dont have much confidence that I will be able to cope up with it or not. My only issues is urgency. I have no pain or bleeding issues. I have phobia in going out from house . So should I try and go for the internship or instead stay at home. Currently Its my holidays for the next 1.5 months from my college. So I get think of the internship as every student is doing to to add it to their CV. And due to my skills and experience I can get the best internship out of them all but I am not confident enough that I will be able to do it or not.
Posted 6/30/2019 12:44 PM (GMT 0)
If you're using diapers (i saw your other thread) that would suggest to me that your flare is more than mild and needs medical attention. Have you seen a doctor and are you taking appropriate medication to manage the flare?

That being said, i HATE when UC forces someone to miss out on life opportunities. Is there a chance to explain your situation to prospective employers? Can they make allowances for what is effectively a disability? My boss knows i have colitis and deliberately put me in an office right next to the toilets so I can be in there within 10 seconds. I'm also allowed to work from home in the morning if I'm feeling unwell.
Posted 7/1/2019 10:19 AM (GMT 0)
Would you have immediate bathroom access whenever needed with this internship?

I'd go for it if you believe bathroom access would be good.
Posted 7/2/2019 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds like you only have this one opportunity to help your career, so why not go for it. If they don't query you about your physical condition, volunteering it is at your option.

Map out the bathrooms, do wear some depends, and the experience may/will help with the phobia, and mental aspects of your urgency. I think you may surprise yourself.

Talk to your GI, there are lots of medications and even suppositories that can ease not only your flare, but also potential urgency.

Good luck, and let us know how it goes.
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