When we think of a care team, who comes to mind? Doctors, therapists, phlebotomists, gastroenterologists, and other medical professionals probably do — but what about those who pay more witness to our symptoms, bad days, and flare-ups?
Doctors help with symptom management, procedures, and medication discussions, but our partners are there for emotional support and often carry a load that’s just as heavy as ours.
This isn’t to downplay the experience of those of us who live with ulcerative colitis (UC); however, it is a heavy thing to see someone you care about in pain.
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