Kourtis explained that IBD doctors try to tune medication for better outcomes, but intermediary points to connect the loop are missing. He says that there is no actual continuous flow of data.

There has been some controversy around the disease categories IBD and IBS, and I wanted to address it with a commentary from someone who has been in these kind of discussions across the life sciences field.

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I ask Grady which was more important to him – independence or support, given his age upon diagnosis. He definitely chose support, stating, “Support was the pathway to independence for me.”

Today I talk about how I found what coping skill worked best for me to manage my IBD and my mental health.

“Disability is not a bad word. It is not offensive. We should not be afraid of it.”

“Personally, my disability was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. It is difficult. It is painful. It is exhausting.”

“I remember trying to explain that I wasn’t feeling well and then downplayed it for just being tired because I’m used to doing that.”