About Ibd

With an invisible illness such as IBD, it can be challenging to protect your quality of life. Patient influencers often push themselves in the service of others and that may seem strange to those that follow along on social media. How can someone be so sick and yet be able to attend a medical conference? Sara Ringer of Inflamed and Untamed explains how what you see online can be misleading and how she manages two difficult digestive diseases, all while striving to live a fulfilling life that includes being a resource for other patients seeking information and support. Concepts and ideas shared on this episode: Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction: https://www.verywellhealth.com/intestinal-pseudo-obstruction-1942429 What You Need to Know About J-Pouch Surgery: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-j-pouch-surgery-1942967 Pouchitis After IPAA Surgery: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-pouchitis-in-a-jpouch-1942974 Nasogastric (NG) Tubes and IBD: https://www.verywellhealth.com/nasogast