6 Myths About IBD, Debunked:Unraveling the Realities of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Michelle Pickens’ battle with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) began during her college years. Despite debilitating symptoms such as vomiting, frequent nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation, her concerns were dismissed by three different doctors as mere stress. It wasn’t until she underwent a unique test—a pill-sized camera swallow—that the hidden inflammation in her bowel was revealed, leading to a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease.