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Is EVERYTHING that's wrong with me IBD related?

Ok. I'm starting to feel like the boy who cried wolf but instead the girl who cried IBD! I have a lot of issues and wonder if everything I have is IBD related. It's ridiculous how my body is falling apart, or at least it feels like that sometimes. IBD (colon and terminal ileum), hiatal hernia, inflammation in cheat wall, uterus issues, eye issues, aches and pains all over (especially at the end of the day and don't wanna do anything on my days off but sleep)...Does anyone else feel like an idiot asking the question....is it IBD related???
 
Well, all of the things you mention could be IBD related. But to be sure, I guess you ought to at least discuss everything with the relevant specialist. At least if it is IBD related, once you get treatment for that the rest should improve too.
 
Don't feel silly for asking that question! There are SO many things that are IBD related. It is important to know why you are having certain symptoms so you can treat them. I too also feel like I have a million extra things that accompany my crohns (eye issues, skin issues, joint problems, etc.). I always ask. Hang in there. Once you can identify your "issues" you can treat them and start feeling better.

Beth
 
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