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Helping people live with #IBD | Website & resources for people with ulcerative colitis & Crohn's disease #UC #ulcerativecolitis #colitis #CrohnsDisease #crohns

Brighton, UK
Joined February 2015
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Share Your IBD Journey! At IBDrelief, we believe in the power of collective experiences to support those living with #IBD. We are seeking to expand our community's stories. So if you want to share your own IBD journey with us, please email info@ibdrelief.com⁠ #crohns #UC
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Tara was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2019 after living with gut issues for as long as she can remember. In her IBD story she shares the lifestyle changes she has made to help live better with IBD. ibdrelief.com/ibd-stories/ta… #IBD #crohns #invisibleillness #chronicillness
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#Tips for surviving uni with IBD - Know where to access specialist hospital services. It’s worth discussing with your gastroenterology consultant at home, who will be able to advise what to do. What are your top tips for surviving at university with IBD? #IBD #crohns #UC
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Jordan has ileocolitis, a type of Crohn's disease. He was diagnosed when he was 14-years-old. Jordan feels that IBD is just a part of his life that he accepts and gets on with.⁠ Read his IBD story: ibdrelief.com/ibd-stories/jo… ⁠ #IBD #crohnsdisease
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A gastroscopy involves inserting a camera into your mouth to view your insides. This type of test is often used in Crohn's disease. Read more about it here: ibdrelief.com/learn/diagnosi… #IBD #Crohnsdisease
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Got trapped wind? Here's some tips that might help... ibdrelief.com/learn/symptoms…
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Read how Grace has dealt with her IBD diagnosis and what impact having IBD has had on her physically and mentally. Read Grace's story: ibdrelief.com/ibd-stories/gr… #IBD #inflammatoryboweldisease #ulcerativecolitis #UC #colitis #spoonie #invisibleillness #chronicillnes⁠s #pancolitis
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Do you know the difference between magnesium and potassium and what the signs of a deficiency are? Learn more about it: ibdrelief.com/learn/complica… #IBD
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Beverley was diagnosed with perianal Crohn’s disease in 2013. She shares her experience with fistulas. Read her story here: ibdrelief.com/learn/complica… #IBD #crohnsdisease
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Open abscess drainage is a procedure to treat abscesses which can form from IBD... ibdrelief.com/learn/treatmen… #CrohnsDisease #Colitis
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Faecal calprotectin - what is it and why is it important? ibdrelief.com/learn/what-is-… #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis
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Have you been prescribed sulfasalazine for your Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis? Want to know more about it? Go to: ibdrelief.com/learn/treatmen… #IBD #autoimmunedisease
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It's World Suicide Prevention Day. We’ve put together some organisations for you (or anyone who may be worried about your mental health) to contact for support. Visit ibdrelief.com/mind/support-f… #IBD #inflammatoryboweldisease #crohns #chronicillness #UC #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Tina Aswani Omprakash - My IBD Story. Tina was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2006. ⁠⁠Read her inspiring account of living with Crohn's and sharing what led her to become a patient expert and disability advocate. ⁠ibdrelief.com/ibd-stories/my… ⁠#IBD #crohns
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Having IBD can lead to some complications. Find out more about them here: ibdrelief.com/learn/complica… #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis
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Getting a diagnosis for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be difficult and complex. Learn more about the process in this article - ibdrelief.com/learn/diagnosi… #crohnsdisease #colitis
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Recent research commissioned by @CrohnsColitisUK shows that over 1 in 123 people in the UK are living with inflammatory bowel disease. Far higher than previously thought. #IBD #inflammatoryboweldisease #crohnsdisease #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness #crohnsandcolitis
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Ryan was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 14 years old and is an ostomy patient and advocate. He strongly believes that working on your mental health helps develop coping strategies for living with a chronic illness. Read his story: ibdrelief.com/ibd-stories/ry… #IBD #crohns
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