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My Feature in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News!

My Feature in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News!

Very honored to have been featured in Gastro & Endo News with regard to addressing sleep issues in IBD. This is something I’ve struggled with for a long time because I often need to use the facilities overnight and have trouble falling back asleep. Learn...
When Diagnoses Accumulate: My Sjögren’s Story

When Diagnoses Accumulate: My Sjögren’s Story

April marks Sjögren’s Syndrome Awareness Month, so I thought it was high time I shared my Sjögren’s diagnosis journey now that I’m finally getting answers and treatment to deal with a condition that has been plaguing me for years. It all started in November after my...
Why My IBD Scars Make Me Proud

Why My IBD Scars Make Me Proud

How I learned to love what once made me shudder. By Tina Aswani Omprakash Originally published by Everyday Health on 5/17/2019: https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/my-health-story/why-my-ibd-scars-make-me-proud/ This year’s World IBD Day theme is “Making the...
Allowing Acceptance In

Allowing Acceptance In

Thanksgiving season is upon us, dearests! As we prepare to celebrate life, love and laughter with our families and friends, it may be tough to avoid the elephant in the room: our chronic illnesses and disabilities. As hard as this may be, we can get through the...
My Feature During Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week

My Feature During Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week

Pleased to announce that this year I have the honor of representing my fellow IBD warriors for Awareness Week (12/1-12/7) nationally on the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s website! REPRESENT!! Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comes in all shapes, sizes,...