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Managing a chronic condition such asCrohns diseasecan be more than uncomfortable and disruptive to your daily life.
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Understandably, these symptoms could make it incredibly hard to do your daily routinelet alone a workout.
Here are their stories:
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Swimmer Kathleen Baker tried several Crohns disease treatments to find what works best.
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I never wanted to be labeled by my illness, Baker wrote in herLinkedInambassador volunteer description.
Bakers path to controlling the disease took some time.
I found doctors who werent going to be just like, Youre Kathleen with Crohns disease.
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High jumper Alyxandria Treasure was hospitalized with Crohns disease.
Canadian track-and-field athlete Alyxandria Treasure, 29, competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics when she was 23.
(However, people of any age can develop the condition.)
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Treasure explained toThe Globe and Mailin 2017 that she became really sick before finding the right treatment.
Like Baker, Treasure tried several medications before finding one that worked for her.
Unfortunately, this was all happening a year before the Rio Olympics.
“Thankfully, everything fell into place and I was able to train at a higher level.”
In addition tomedication, making dietary changes helped Treasure support her rigorous training while managing Crohns disease.
I have found that I have to use meal replacements to ensure I have enough energy for training.
Luckily, I can tolerate protein, which supports my recovery, she wrote.
Despite her experience, Treasure says Crohns disease shaped her into who she is.
Sprint kayaker Carrie Johnson visited five doctors before being diagnosed with Crohns disease.
Qualifying for one Olympics is an incredible accomplishment.
Johnsons experience with getting diagnosed isnt unusual because Crohns disease affects people in different ways.
Johnson says that managing her condition requires being vigilant about taking her medication andwatching for flares.
Youre continually trying to manage it and watch for the warning signs, Johnson told theLos Angeles Timesin 2012.
Thats all it’s possible for you to do.
