If I tell you I have inflammatory bowel disease, please don't say 'you don't look sick' because you're not helping.

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Crohn's and Colitis Awareness #PurpleRibbon

You don't have to look sick to be sick.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative that can be painful, and debilitating and sometimes leads to life-threatening complications #TeamIBD

I hate IBD because it effects more than just the person that has it; it rips the heart out of their loved ones too. — Daniel Waddington

As many as 70% of people with IBD experience fatigue. For some, fatigue can be debilitating to the point of forcing them to stop working.

Does anyone else with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis sometimes think the drug side-effects are almost as bad as the disease?

It's important to recognise that fatigue is a major symptom for people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

#Crohns #Colitis forum: If Crohn's or UC has left you or a loved one worried about the future, we're here for you tiny.cc/1urpjx

Yes, I have an autoimmune disease. No, I didn't do this to myself.

IBD is a lifelong, chronic disease that often start in teenagers and last a lifetime with disease flaring up at unpredictable times #TeamIBD

IBD is an unpredictable & misunderstood autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, swelling & ulceration in the intestines #TeamIBD

Belfast City hall is set to light up purple during Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month in May bit.ly/1yIDaSd #PurpleRibbon

Living with inflammatory bowel disease, is a struggle every day, often overwhelming, but we always find a way — Jan Brooks

This Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month. Put on ‘Purple’ and tell your story and inspire other fighters around the world. #PurpleRibbon

Today we stand up with the rest of the world to mark #WorldIBDday. Our hearts with all those fighting it and their families. #PurpleRibbon

World IBD Day is marked on 19 May each year, and is led by patient organizations representing 35 countries on four continents. #PurpleRibbon

Today is #PopOnPurple. Help us raise awareness of Crohn's and UC and show support for those who suffer from its brutal impact #WorldIBDday

It's important to recognise that fatigue is a major symptom for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) bit.ly/1sbFxHp #TeamIBD