New drug listing gives debilitating bowel condition sufferers new hope
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When Annette Snow was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis as a 20-year-old, she would have been mortified to know that the 40-something version of herself would be telling the world about it.
The condition – which results in inflammation and ulcers of the colon – is attached to some stigma, because people are not generally comfortable talking about their bowel movements.
Annette Snow has ulcerative colitis and recently had her colon removed. She wants more affordable treatments available.
Photo: Elesa Kurtz
Ms Snow said this was part of the reason it is a “silent disease” and without significant public awareness needed to promote new treatments and community knowledge.
She is pleased a new drug called Simponi – previously financially out of reach for most – will be available as of today on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Ulcerative colitis involves symptoms such as pain, bleeding, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and weight loss. It is also associated with mental health impacts and effects on work, education and relationships.
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