We had candid discussions with patients across the country, in both English and French, about the reality of living with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). Hear directly from people with IBD about the diagnostic process, the way that symptoms really affect day-to-day life, the complexities of the journey to finding a treatment that works, the darker sides of living with IBD, and tips for those who are newly diagnosed or struggling with IBD.
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0:00 Intro
0:05 Diagnosis
1:45 Challenges
5:17 Treatment
8:12 Access
9:45 Success
11:10 Advice
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