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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&#39;re here for you. Kelly, <a href='https://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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;s disease, which I&#39;ve had for 30 years. I&#39;m still learning every day. I&#39;d start with a website like <a href='https://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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