I WAS DIAGNOSED;
NOW WHAT?
Being diagnosed with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis may be confusing and scary, but there are
ways to cope and people that are willing to help.
Sporting events are still possible with IBD.
Being diagnosed with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis is tough, there’s no doubt about it.
There are countless tests and colonoscopies are performed to determine countless
factors. The one thing that newly diagnosed patients should remember is that you are not
alone. Though it may feel confusing and overwhelming, your IBD support system doesn’t
have to consist of only doctors and nurses. “Find others or a support group! It’s great
for you and the other members,” suggests Niagara Ostomy Association. There are
millions of people going through the same battle as you and understanding your disease
from a perspective of someone who has paved the difficult road for you is what can help
the most.
When you are first diagnosed, the situation can seem scary. Terms such as cancer,
hospitalizations, diet changes, and pain are most certainly thrown your way. “My advice
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