The Grumbling Gut

😂*Based on a true story* 😂 • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/Pinterest/Tumblr: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment (at Meme Land) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDgJNkjwoj/?igshid=wg3wx8prhuu6

You GUT to know all the facts first! - Yes crohn's and colitis affect the gastrointestinal tract but it is not just a one organ/system disease. - It is a myth that IBD only affects the gut. - While IBD does affect the gut it can also cause problems outside the gut and these are called extraintestinal manifestations. - People with IBD can have skin, eye, cardiovascular and joint problems because of their IBD. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at London United Kingdom - UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNAJ-gYDfvX/?igshid=cts452lqg86o

Believe me I understand making diet changes can help you achieve remission BUT this is not the same as a cure! - It is a myth that diet/food can cue Crohn's or Colitis - It is thought however that diet could be a contributory factor in the cause of IBD, however there is not enough evidence to prove this. Diet/food can not cure IBD as there is currently no cure. While some people find relief from avoiding certain foods and have achieved remission through diet changes this is not the same as being cured. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at London United Kingdom - UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM9WmPtDGEB/?igshid=256ib0iatzwx

Are you like me? - Even the tiniest little twinge in my stomach my mind goes racing to the worst possible scenario! - I've learnt to both trust and not trust my gut! Most of the time it's a false alarm but still I think it's always best to listen to your gut if you have Crohn’s or Colitis. - Simply to avoid becoming really ill or identifying one of the following complications before it gets too serious: - 🔹Abscesses 🔹Fistulas 🔹Strictures 🔹Perforations 🔹Obstructions - Have you experienced any of these? • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok/Pinterest/Tumblr: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment (at The Gut Health Hub) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM7r88PjYQj/?igshid=68w4ctipsm8y

What do you reckon people would say if they saw your disease from the inside? • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok/Pinterest/Tumblr: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at Invisible Illness Awareness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM6kOOcjWBa/?igshid=1folwh3btdsld

It's almost as if that look says "you called my bluff" 😂 • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at London United Kingdom - UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5QRC9DaRX/?igshid=rm6x4h94nsra

CANCER is a scary word. - When I heard having IBD increases the risk I got scared but take a step back and analyse that statement. - People interpret this as "having IBD means I will get cancer". - This is false. - It is true that having IBD can increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer, this is not the same as saying you will definitely get it. - This is because there are so many other factors that can contribute to developing colorectal cancer. - Additionally, people with IBD have regular colonoscopies to monitor their IBD which helps in the early detection of colorectal cancer. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at Bowel Cancer UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM4n2ZojUu_/?igshid=kxzqe1fgndvs

Have you ever thought your Crohn's or Colitis would of been under control better if you got an earlier diagnosis? - It's crossed my mind that if I didn't keep quiet about the blood in stool for so long then maybe the first few years of dealing with crohn's may not of been so bad. - If you're unfamiliar with the symptoms of crohn's and colitis make sure you swipe through and have a read of this post. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at London United Kingdom - UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2oR-hjaUX/?igshid=yo067dsjlyuv

MYTH: CROHN’S DISEASE & ULCERATIVE COLITIS ARE THE SAME THING - This is not true. Crohn’s disease can appear anywhere along the digestive tract and can occur in more than one part at the same time. - Ulcerative colitis only affects the large intestine (colon) of which there are three types (proctitis, left sided colitis and total colitis) of ulcerative colitis which is dependant of which part of the large intestines it is located in. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at London United Kingdom - UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzdmD7DJM5/?igshid=1o9k9o3ge0txd

It's not a question of being or trying to seem strong and resilient. - It's fact. There are some things I've gone through because of my crohn's disease that others just won't understand the damage it caused me. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at Emotional Wellbeing) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMe6Sh3jISV/?igshid=1inz42jteq76r

Don't get 'BOWELD' over! - Symptoms of crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the same. However, even though people with IBD will experience the same types of symptoms the severity, frequency and order in which the symptoms will appear in will be different. - One of the main symptoms include a change in bowel habibti. - A change in bowel habit can vary from experiencing diarrhoea or constipation. - If you notice that your ‘regular’ bowel habit has changed and you are either going to the toilet more often or are struggling to have bowel motions then this could be a sign. - Usually stomach pain can be relieved after a bowel motion which could also be indicative of IBD. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at Bowel Research UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMdKSjvjHVS/?igshid=1f1uvjxorj3av

With the exception of twins, no two people are alike. - But even if you're identical twins or triplets even though you may look alike your gut microbiota is very different. - Just like no two individuals IBD is the same, or the frequency and severity of symptoms they experience. - Your experience with your IBD is unique to you. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at London United Kingdom - UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMdJ1Jbjj2n/?igshid=s354qm1u1dh7

EAT. PAIN. BLEED. REPEAT. - It was a never ending cycle. Day after day. Night after night. - I started to notice that I'd be in pain after I'd eaten something and the level of pain would be correlated to the quantity of food I had. - The only way to not be in pain was to avoid or reduce food. This made the weight loss happen faster and my other symptoms more severe. - Crohn’s Disease affects more than what you first think. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at Beating Eating Disorders) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMcKZevjbjr/?igshid=1a28pkw57t3mi

No PAIN no GAIN! - OK well I doubt in this instance any gains from abdominal pain is unwanted. - People with IBD will experience the same types of symptoms but the severity, frequency and order in which the symptoms will appear in will be different. - This just adds to the challenge of diagnosing IBD, which is why many end up either being misdiagnosed or undiagnosed for a long time. - One of the main symptoms of IBD includes abdominal Pain. - Having stomach cramps and pains can be due to a lot of things and this is such a non-specific symptom as pretty much anything can cause stomach pain and not just IBD. - But if you experience stomach pain a little too often which is relieved after you go to the loo then it could be a sign. • • • • • #thegrumblinggut #radiographer #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #microscopiccolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease __________________ Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/TikTok: @thegrumblinggut Disclaimer: Information provided here is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice or the services of trained healthcare professionals or be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. (at London United Kingdom - UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMab0bXjg5q/?igshid=6jx32170l45