IBD Symptoms Correlate With Stress Rather Than Inflammation

Post by **tex** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:24 pm

Hi All,

As we have long suspected, the clinical symptoms of IBDs correspond to perceived stress, but not necessarily to inflammation level. Here's a Medscape research report that verifies the powerful effects of stress on symptoms.

Perceived Stress, Not Inflammation, Key Factor in IBD Symptoms

Tex

Betsbrooks · Post by **Betsbrooks** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 5:13 am

Tex, I went to read it but Medscape ineeds a login and appears to be for health professionals as it asks for my country of practice. Is it free and open?

Post by **tex** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:53 am

Hi Bets,

Yes, Medscape is a site used and trusted by most medical professionals. However, anyone can use it. They don't specify what you have to be practicing.

There is no cost, and under "Profession", just select "Consumer/Other". It's a great place to keep up with research and current medical policies on various health issues.

Tex

Chemgirl · Post by **Chemgirl** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:54 am

Not exactly what I wanted to read this morning!

I just returned from the worst vacation ever last night. The husband has developed a mysterious infection in his arm and we had to make 3 trips to the ER for antibiotics, iv, etc. Now he has drains installed and I am frantically trying to arrange home care for him. He is an otherwise healthy 30-year-old.

Sitting here gurgling away.

Post by **tex** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:02 am

Wow! That sure was an unfortunate turn of events to spoil your vacation. I hope that his doctors can get the infection under control quickly, so that your MC symptoms will settle down again.

Tex

jessica329 · Post by **jessica329** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:38 pm

I absolutely agree with this article and from first-hand experience.

twirlitgirl · Post by **twirlitgirl** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 6:17 pm

sending hugs to you chemgirl.. hope that things are settling down on all fronts for your family and you. sorry to hear all the stress you have been under.