I have recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and I am struggling with how it will affect my life as a singer. Right now I am taking a break from my singing career until I can get my symptoms under control but I wonder if there are other members of the list who have dealt with this or any other chronic disease. The uncertainty from day to day seems to be a big issue for me; I am afraid to book any concerts unless and until I know that I can fulfill musical obligations. Right now, the symptoms are flaring up, so I can never tell if any given day is going to be one where I need to be near the bathroom.
Also, the doctor has me on Asacol. Is there a doctor on the list who can tell me if this drug has any voice-related effects that I need to know about? There used to be a web site where singers could look up various prescription drugs to see about their impact on the voice, but I can't find that web site anymore. Anyone know where it is?
Thanks for any information you can provide.
Pat _________________________________________________________________
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