From Crohn’s Disease To Ostomy Bag! - Meghan | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | The Patient Story

Meghan Cary Brown was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at a young age, leading to significant life changes and the eventual need to remove her colon due to precancerous tissue resulting in a permanent ileostomy. Initially an active child and athlete, Meghan's symptoms began with persistent diarrhea, leading to a challenging journey of misdiagnosis, advocacy, and treatments.

In this vlog, Meghan shares her story from the first symptoms through her diagnosis, the ups and downs of managing Crohn's, the emotional and physical impact of her ostomy surgery, and her eventual acceptance and advocacy for IBD awareness.

Thank you, Meghan, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Meghan
0:32 My first symptoms of IBD
2:23 My Crohn's disease diagnosis
4:58 Shocking call from my doctor
7:15 The conversation that change my life
10:07 What is an ostomy bag?
15:48 Being pregnant with IBD
18:45 You can live a fulfilling life with an ostomy bag

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