FREE Upcoming Webcast for Crohn’s and Colitis Sufferers

There are always so many new studies and changes as to the way Crohn’s disease and colitis are being managed that it is sometimes difficult to keep up.  Often, new treatments are introduced that individuals are not aware of and do not know to ask their doctor about.  It is important to know what new therapies are available, what different options for diagnosis are currently available, and how your daily life may be impacted by new research.  You cannot expect your doctor to know every new study or treatment available.  Because Crohn’s disease and colitis affect millions of people in the United States alone and are incurable conditions, it is imperative to keep abreast of new topics.  Fortunately, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America is preparing to host an interactive, educational Teleconference and Webcast, entitled “Breakthroughs in IBD Research: Helping you Today.”  It will be held on Tuesday, March 31^st at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and is free to all colitis and crohn’s patients, family and friends, and caregivers. Hmmm, I wonder if it is free to Social Security Disability lawyers representing Crohn’s and Colitis sufferers…

Various experts, researchers, and medical professionals will be available to discuss any questions with the participants, as well as discuss different advances in the field.  Some of the topics that will be discussed include, what is currently being researched? ; how advances in irritable bowel disorder genetics and immunology will affect people; whether infusion or injection therapy should be considered for irritable bowel disorder treatment; and what clinical trials are being conducted and how people can benefit from participating in one.  It is a great opportunity for people suffering from the diseases to come together, ask questions, and receive information that is specifically pertinent to their condition.  It will also arm them with knowledge that they can bring to their health care professionals and employers.

Since the disorders spawn symptoms, such as severe abdominal pain, fever, weight loss, and persistent diarrhea, individuals are often required to stop working or doing other daily activities.  In fact, many people have to file for social security disability benefits because the disorder is so debilitating that they cannot effectively work and must either be confined to their home or sometimes, a hospital or health care facility.  It is for this reason that they are offering the webcast and teleconference free of charge, so that anyone, anywhere can attend.  For those that are interested in participating in the webcast, you can call 1-877-547-5641, extension 312 or register at http://www.ccfa.org/webcasts/research .

It occurred to me that the topic of Crohn’s and Colitis and Social Security Disability may come up at the upcoming web cast. If information on this topic is limited during the webcast, or if people are looking for additional information, feel free to direct them to the home page attached to this Crohn’s and Colitis Disability blog. On the main pages of this website there is actually a wealth of information regarding the SSDI claims process and how to win benefits based on Crohn’s and Colitis. If you ever have any questions that you cannot find answers to, you are always welcome to leave a comment on the blog or contact us for additional assistance.