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"IBD is caused by stress or diet."
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Stress and diet can trigger flares, but they don't cause IBD. It's an immune-mediated disease with strong genetic components.
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"IBD and IBS are the same thing."
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They're completely different conditions. IBD (Crohn's, UC) involves actual inflammation and tissue damage visible on colonoscopy. IBS does not.
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"Biologics are a last resort."
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Clinical guidelines increasingly support earlier biologic use in moderate-severe IBD. Early intervention reduces long-term bowel damage and surgeries.
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"You should avoid all fiber during a flare."
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Soluble fiber (oats, bananas) is often well-tolerated. Insoluble fiber (raw vegetables) may worsen symptoms during active disease. A GI dietitian can guide this.
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IBD is a condition that touches people at every level of public life. Their stories help normalize the conversation.
Shannen Doherty managed Crohn's disease through decades of Hollywood fame — and spoke candidly about its real challenges.
Pop star Anastacia had emergency surgery for Crohn's disease at the height of her career — and turned her experience into advocacy.
Pearl Jam's lead guitarist has been one of rock music's most vocal Crohn's disease advocates for 30 years.
President Eisenhower underwent emergency surgery for Crohn's disease in 1956 — during his presidency.
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