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Posted 10/18/2007 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Did anyone watch Private Practice? There was a pregnant girl accused of having munchousin (sp? the one where they are making themselves sick for attention) and it turned out she had chrons! I just love publicity for IBD
Posted 10/18/2007 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
YES - I saw that and had to go tell Hubby about it. They had accused the girl of being crazy and at time I have felt that way myself - that I was crazy - I know my family does not get the diseases at all.

It is great for IBD
Posted 10/18/2007 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
It is about time, tv reconizes the diease. Maybe it will bring attention to IBD

Janice
Posted 10/18/2007 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I saw the last half of the episode!

Everyone thought she was just lying about being sick and that it was just kind of "all in her head." I have felt the same way many times after visiting with doctors who don't take my symptoms seriously, so I could relate.

It was a bit odd/corny at the end though when they found out she had Crohn's and everyone was really happy....like, sweet, I have Crohn's Disease, let's celebrate! I realize there would be some relief to have someone believe her (and yes, I know it's a t.v. show), but I don't think everyone would be super happy about it.
Posted 10/18/2007 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
That's so crazy!! I was reading cosmo magazine and there was an article about being bloated for something like that and it was like "if it isnt this it could be a more serious illness like Crohn's disease". I was surprised. It honestly feels like people have no idea what IBDs are ya know?

Posted 10/18/2007 10:44 PM (GMT 0)

wonderful publicity - but there is so much for the public to understand about our disease.  If I hear one more time about "eating the right foods" or my managing stress (or lack there of).  Walk a mile in my shoes (especially now I have braces - hehehehe)

love to all

bob

 

Posted 10/19/2007 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
it makes me wonder what WE can do (if anything) to raise awareness. i would love it if people knew more about IBD. if i hear "oh yeah, i have a sensitive stomach too, i totally understand" and then proceed to eat a tub of ice cream one more time i will KILL someone. any thoughts on how we can help this situation?
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