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...When I was in severe abdominal pain, my natural reaction was to stop eating because the pain was associated with eating....

...I stopped eating altogether....

...I remember her saying something about how she was healthy and it was too much for her to deal with....

...it talked about and have it be misunderstood or have it be a story that exacerbates people’s opinions/myths that IBD is nothing more than an emotional disorder...

...There’s an increased risk of certain types of cancer (skin cancer, lymphoproliferative disorder), which is pretty scary to know!...

...Since my J-pouch surgery, for years I hadn't been too concerned about my eating habits, especially not concerned with how it affected those around me....

...Working from home definitely helps, in some ways, but it can also make me feel a little too brave on occasion, resulting in me eating something questionable...

...Living with a chronic illness like inflammatory bowel disease can also cause post traumatic stress disorder....

...Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disorder with no known cause (idiopathic)....

...I'd like to take this opportunity to remind you of my self-diagnosed "Post Traumatic Butt Disorder." I swear it's a legit thing!!!...

...An article in the New England Journal of Medicine discussed the practice in this way: "Evidence is accumulating that eating in a 6-hour period and fasting...

...If you are unsure of the menu, offer to bring a dish so that you know there is at least one thing you can safely eat without feeling sick, and...

...EN is a common skin disorder associated with Crohn's....

...I was so hungry as I sipped on chicken broth and jealously watched my partner eating a delicious dinner....

...Dating with IBD is tricky. Whether you're new to dating or 5 years in, never lie. Really this applies for anyone....

...I completely understand that the post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that a lot of IBD patients suffer from is very real and a medical alert bracelet...

...(Tip worth noting – I found taking Motrin PM helped me sleep better at night!)...

...on with your help and to help manage gut disorders, inflammation, and infections that may affect your GI tract....

...I was diagnosed with chronic major depressive disorder and for a long time I was afraid to admit that to others....