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High School Sports with IBD

December 17, 2018

Written by Curtis, age 18  There is one word that soulfully describes high school sports, fast. The adrenaline pumps through your veins, your heartbeat starts to rise, you are ready to compete.   On the field I feel at home, I feel normal, and having this feeling while battling IBD is...

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How to deal with accidents

December 17, 2018

Written by Sneha, age 18 -Crohn's and Colitis Young Adults Network Accidents can be embarrassing and incredibly difficult to talk about—especially with other teenagers. It is important to find a way to deal with these accidents so they may be easier to handle.  For years, it was even ...

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Preparing for your visit

December 17, 2018

Written by Sneha, age 18 --Crohn's and Colitis Young Adults Network  Ask yourself the following questions. Have you been taking your medications without your parents reminding you? Do you know when your next GI appointment is? When will you have to refill your prescription?   If you a...

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School Accommodation - How it Can Affect You!

December 17, 2018

School accommodations…Learn more about the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and how it affects you!  Written by Sneha, age 18- Crohn's and Colitis Young Adults Network  If you have Crohn’s or colitis and it limits your abilities even in the slightest, then you qualify for a 50...

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