Researchers were surprised to note just how many people with IBD soldiered in to work, despite feeling ill (80%).
via worklifespirit.wordpress.com
Catharine Hinton has blogged about a report published by Crohn's and Colitis UK about work and career issues faced by people with IBD. As a full time worker this is of particular interest to me.
Considering I am wrestling with guilt over taking a sick day today, this hit home pretty well. I don't know why they would be surprised that 80% of IBD workers went to work despite feeling ill. If you feel bad a lot of the time you have to have a pretty high level of coping skills to be still working. Coping skills - we have them in spades.
Here is a link to the original report - http://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/downloads/research/Crohns_Colitis_Employment.pdf
