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dating with IBD


Sat, January 25, 2020 8:24 PM

Hi! I am 16 years old and I have indeterminate IBD. I also have severe osteoporosis and spinal fractures and i wear a brace all from steroids and inflammation. I want to talk to boys but i'm nervous they won't talk to me because of my back. Anyone have advice? Thanks in advance:)

FPO pnriley04
Joined Nov 6, 2017

Mon, January 27, 2020 7:58 PM

Reply posted for aleahmd.

Ok thank you!

FPO pnriley04
Joined Nov 6, 2017

Sun, January 26, 2020 5:39 PM

Reply posted for pnriley04.

Hi! I was diagnosed when I was 14 and I was also a little hesitant tank to talk to people I was interested in because I was on a very special diet and couldn't go out to eat with firends or on a date. But pretty much everyone is really ncie and understanding about it and don't care. The ones that do make a big deal out of it aren't the ones you want in your life anyway. Good luck!

FPO aleahmd
Joined Sep 8, 2022

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