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poonicorn commented on the post, Putting IBD Pain Into Words 3 days, 15 hours ago
This is so spot on! You really nailed it with the description which is so hard to do. I joke with my friend at work that I have to meditate on the toilet because I need to clear my mind of everything just to block out the pain and the pressure of a fistula there. Ouch. I noticed myself digging my nails into my legs a couple times when it was…
Alysia answered a question 3 days, 19 hours ago
I’m the only wage earner for my family, so I haven’t really had a choice. Holding down a job got easier when I learned I could get accommodations under ADA. My gastroenterologist signed a letter explaining UC and immunosupression, so now my cube is close to the bathrooms, I can take toilet breaks as needed, and my employer doesn’t penalize me…