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   Kelly Dabel Moderator

   <p>Welcome to our site Ma99ie05, I hope that our community can be a place of support and info for you. In addition to speaking with your doctor, these articles may be helpful to you: 5 Essential Tips for the Newly Diagnosed: <a href='https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/5-essential-tips-for-newly-diagnosed-patients/' target='_blank'>https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/5-essential-tips-for-newly-diagnosed-patients/</a> <br> Crohns Disease Symptoms: <a href='https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/symptoms/' target='_blank'>https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/symptoms/</a> <br> Hope those are helpful. Let us know any questions you have, we're here for you. Kelly, <a href='http://InflammatoryBowelDisease.net' target='_blank'>InflammatoryBowelDisease.net</a> Team Member</p>

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   crohns1998 Member

   <p>Welcome Maggie, and it sounds like you do have it. Symptoms vary widely and from time to time. Many people like me don't have severe pain. Every so often my ileum announces its presence with little twinges, and that is it. I have more discomfort than pain, and definitely have Crohn's. This is a great site with a lot of good information and I am glad that you have joined.</p>

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   Matt Nagin Moderator

   <p>Thanks for signing in and joining the group. Welcome! There is a ton to learn about Crohn's disease, which I've had for 30 years. I'm still learning every day. I'd start with a website like <a href='http://ccf.org' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>ccf.org</a>, which has all kinds of basic information. There are also all the articles on here as well as various chat boards, support groups, and facebook groups. <br> <br> Hope this helps! <br> <br> Best, <br> <br> Matt (Team Member)</p>

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