http://community.active.com/community/sports/triathlon/injuries?view=discussions Most recent forum messages en Thu, 03 May 2012 16:04:04 GMT Jive SBS 4.5.5.2 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2012-05-03T16:04:04Z en http://community.active.com/message/1201150?tstart=0#1201150 <!-- [DocumentBodyStart:df8d26ea-cfe8-4bbf-a594-909185cc8d74] --><div class="jive-rendered-content"><p>Does anyone have any information about the safety of open water swimming (in smaller bodies of water such as Alum Creek - Columbus, OH) for a person with ulcerative colitis (a gastrointestinal illness) or person taking the drug, Remicade (which suppresses the immune system).&#160; I am not sure how frequently water quality is monitored and the bacteria in the water could potentially be a problem - especially in warmer temperatures.&#160; Thank you!</p><p>SP</p></div><!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:df8d26ea-cfe8-4bbf-a594-909185cc8d74] --> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:03:10 GMT guest http://community.active.com/message/1201150?tstart=0#1201150 2012-05-03T16:03:10Z 1 year, 3 weeks ago 0