Worthing disco duo aims to defeat inflammatory bowel disease

Sophie Watts and Roseanne Hubbard, who are running the disco in support of Crohn's and Colitis UK

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Most people spend time thinking about what to wear and how much money to take before leaving for a night out.

For Roseanne Hubbard and Sophie Watts, who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, it is more important to think about what medication they need and what to eat to ensure their condition does not flare up.

Inflammatory bowel disease is the collective name for Crohn’s disease and ulcerated colitis, conditions which can lead to your whole body attacking the immune system, causing weight loss, fatigue and pain.

Sophie, 23, healthcare assistant at Worthing Hospital, said: “The condition is very isolating and can cause a lot of anxiety about going out and knowing what you can eat or whether there will be toilets.”

There is currently no cure for inflammatory bowel disease, and people who are diagnosed have to take medication to control it. These drugs can have nasty side-effects, including causing cancer.

Roseanne, 25, a self-employed dog groomer, said: “You feel like a ticking time bomb but you just have to keep going and monitor everything.”