I have a bowel disease, can i still join the Australian Defence Force?
June 21st, 2009 | 
Author: I’m 19 and i have a bowel disease called have Ulcerative Colitis. It is completely under control, i have had no symptoms for over 2 years. My bowels work just as well as anyone else’s. However i take 4 tablets on a daily basis. Does this mean i can’t join the army? Does anyone know anyone in the army with a bowel disease?
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Tags: army, Australian Defence Force, bowel disease, bowels, Control, daily basis, Join The Army, Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis is an autoimmune condition and stress would aggravate it. New job/lifestyle, new living quarters, away from family and loved ones, possibly in another state - things to think about.
It would be best to ask The Australian Army directly, incognito of course.
ps - I know you said it ‘is completely under control’ but are you following an ‘anti-inflammation diet’ ? If interested I can give you something to read.