About IBD

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• Intestinal Blockage: https://www.verywellhealth.com/intestinal-complications-of-ibd-1943043
• Anal or Rectal Abscess: https://www.verywellhealth.com/perirectal-abscess-2328821
• Resection Surgery: https://www.verywellhealth.com/resection-surgery-for-crohns-disease-1943058
• The Potential Effects of IBD on Female Fertility: https://www.verywellhealth.com/effects-of-ibd-on-female-fertility-4126690
• Sara Ringer, Inflamed and Untamed: http://www.inflamed-and-untamed.com/
• Brooke, Crazy Creole Mommy: https://crazycreolemommy.com/
• Eric, Vegan Ostomy: https://www.veganostomy.ca/
• Christy, Crohnie Bologna: https://www.crohniebolognaibd.com/
• Stephanie, The Stolen Colon: http://stolencolon.com/
• Dan Sharp: http://dansharpibd.org/

• Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
• Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibdcrohns/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/

How does IBD impact the family? Couples who are thinking about having children when one or both of them have IBD often have questions about how the disease will affect their family. Amber interviews her 8-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son about how IBD does — and doesn't — affect their lives.

• Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
• Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibdcrohns/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/

Find IBD Moms at:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBDMoms/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibdmoms
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibdmoms/

How does IBD impact the family? Couples who are thinking about having children when one or both of them have IBD often have questions about how the disease will affect their family. Amber interviews her 8-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son about how IBD does — and doesn’t — affect their lives.

• Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
• Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibdcrohns/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/

Find IBD Moms at:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBDMoms/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibdmoms
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibdmoms/

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/nasogastric-ng-tube-1943087

• What Is Fluoroscopy?: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-fluoroscopy-1191847

Find Sara Ringer at:

• Blog: http://www.inflamed-and-untamed.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8JiwUtq1N6XW4LWfuII5xg
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_ringer/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Inflamed.Untamed
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sara_Ringer
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Sara_Ringer/

Find Amber J Tresca at:

• Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
• Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibdcrohns/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/

"About IBD with Amber Tresca" © Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/

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/nasogastric-ng-tube-1943087

• What Is Fluoroscopy?: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-fluoroscopy-1191847

Find Sara Ringer at:

• Blog: http://www.inflamed-and-untamed.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8JiwUtq1N6XW4LWfuII5xg
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_ringer/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Inflamed.Untamed
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sara_Ringer
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Sara_Ringer/

Find Amber J Tresca at:

• Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
• Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibdcrohns/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/

"About IBD with Amber Tresca" © Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/

How can we help new ostomates better adjust to their stoma? Megan Johnson, who you might better know as The Front Butt YouTuber, had a unique journey on the way to becoming a permanent ileostomate due to Crohn's disease. Her experiences with the abysmal patient education material in the hospital after ostomy surgery sparked her desire to make accessible content that helps people adjust after surgery and "be comfortable in their own skin."

This episode was recorded on location at HealtheVoices in Chicago, under challenging conditions, which is why the audio is less than pristine, but the content is extraordinarily compelling. Stick with it, and you'll be glad you did!

Megan Johnson, The Front Butt YouTuber at:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFrontButttuber
• Blog: https://thefrontbuttyoutuber.wordpress.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontbuttyoutuber/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontButtYouTR/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_front_butt_youtuber/

Find Amber J Tresca at:

• Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
• Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibdcrohns/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/

"About IBD with Amber Tresca" © Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/

Additional audio engineering courtesy Mac Cooney https://www.facebook.com/michaelandrewcooney/

How can we help new ostomates better adjust to their stoma? Megan Johnson, who you might better know as The Front Butt YouTuber, had a unique journey on the way to becoming a permanent ileostomate due to Crohn’s disease. Her experiences with the abysmal patient education material in the hospital after ostomy surgery sparked her desire to make accessible content that helps people adjust after surgery and “be comfortable in their own skin.” 

This episode was recorded on location at HealtheVoices in Chicago, under challenging conditions, which is why the audio is less than pristine, but the content is extraordinarily compelling. Stick with it, and you’ll be glad you did!

Megan Johnson, The Front Butt YouTuber at: 

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFrontButttuber
• Blog: https://thefrontbuttyoutuber.wordpress.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontbuttyoutuber/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontButtYouTR/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_front_butt_youtuber/

Find Amber J Tresca at:

• Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
• Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibdcrohns/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/
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"About IBD with Amber Tresca" © Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/

Additional audio engineering courtesy Mac Cooney https://www.facebook.com/michaelandrewcooney/

The healthcare space isn't a level playing field. Minority populations face complex challenges when it comes to accessing and receiving care, which is why April is designated as National Minority Health Month. In regards to inflammatory bowel disease, it's not well known that Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis also affect minorities. Shawntel Bethea of Chronically Strong and Brooke Abbott of The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles discuss how they've been affected by healthcare disparity and offer concrete ideas on what can be done to start addressing healthcare gaps in their communities. Learn more about National Minority Health Month here: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/NMHM18/ Find Shawntel Bethea, Chronically Strong, at: Blog: https://chronicallystrong.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrklcLJ7FvGtN-fOvJJM-jQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chronicallystrongblog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnbethea_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicallystrongblog/ Find Brooke Abbott, The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles, at: Blog: https://crazycreolemommy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyCreoleMama Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrzyCreoleMommy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazycreolemama/ Find Amber J Tresca at: Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703 Blog: http://aboutibd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutibd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/ "About IBD with Amber Tresca" © Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/