NO she isn't anorexic...

jessikizzle:

crohns-sucks:

kamieleigh:NO she isn’t pregnant…

All ladies with IBD will understand this. 

These are statements we are CONSTANTLY getting asked or at least accused of. 

Living with IBD, our weight is going to fluctuate like a derailed trail. We are going to drop 30/40 in a matter of a month and then possibly gain 50 right back. It is just one of the horrible things that come alone with having these diseases. 

Now, everyone knows with weight fluctuation comes questions and accusations. 

Lose weight… “Oh my, she must have any eating disorder!”

NO! She is just currently in a flare and her body is rejecting every ounce of sustenance she puts in it.

Gain weight… “Oh my, she must be pregnant!”

NO! She deals with bloating because her digestive tract is basically paralyzed. She is also on steroids that result in uncontrollable weight gain and puffiness.

Being a woman and living with IBD can be rough when we deal with these questions and accusations daily.

If only others could take the time to realize the battle that our bodies are in! Then they wouldn’t subject us to such hurtful and ignorant things like “eating disorders” and “must be pregnant”!