Get well soon Shinzo Abe
This morning we discovered that Shinzo Abe has decided to resign as prime minister of Japan. While I do not agree with all of his politics, it is clear to me that he is a highly competent politician who has lead Japan with dedication and skill. Japan has a brutal political system, with most prime ministers lasting only a year at best. Abe has managed 7 years and has had the chance to inact his economic reflationary policies refered to as "Abenomics" For those who do not know about Ulcerative colitis Shinzo Abe's hight profile has meant that a number of articles have been written attempting to explain - what is Shinzo Abe's medical complaint? . This high profile example of what UC can do to a person's vitality is particularly striking to me. When I was first diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, I had no idea how debilitating it could get. Initially I had mild symptoms (more frequent BM's and an increase in mucus) as well as difficulty sleeping. As time...