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I found out I had Crohn's disease last year (my senior year of high school). Really the most important thing is knowing what upsets you and learning to avoid those foods, and make sure to have a colonoscopy every few years. I know that colitis sufferers have an increased rate of cancer.
Don't feel bad -- IBD is more common than you think. We need to be thankful that we don't have AIDS or cancer.
That said, it still sucks. Accepting the problem is your best bet. I always take my medicine and feel pretty good most of the time.
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