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Get Posting! Connect with other IBD teens and post questions, tips, and advice on the newly created click here. Share some of your IBD challenges and successes with others who are facing similar situations. Whether you have questions or tips on relationships, school, new jobs or other life events, find the support and answers you need right hereor offer your own advice.
Tip of the Day: Oh school, no school? Make sure you or your parents email or call all of your teachers and school nurses to tell them about your disease, so whenever you have to go to the bathroom, your teachers will be in the loop. Read tips like this and others here.
Do you have any words of wisdom for other IBD teens? Share your tips here.
One Teens Story From Knee Surgery to IBD: While Stephanie was recovering from knee surgery, she was coincidentally at the same time diagnosed with Crohns disease. She was hit hard with two big things and had to deal with them both. Going in and out of the hospital wasnt helping. Learn more about how she persevered and what got her through this really tough time in her life! (Oh, did we mention she recently had another knee surgery?)
Money for School! 2010-2011 Scholarships for Survivors Program: Need money for college? Patient Advocate Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. Check it out!
Ask an Expert: Everyone Hates Blood work! Dont you?
I'm twelve years old and I HATE getting blood work. All of the people who take my blood can never find my veins. Do you have any tips for it to be less pain filled, or to make my veins show more?
See what the experts had to say!
Do you have an IBD-related question? Ask an expert here..
Calling All College Students: Want to join or start a support group on your college campus? Learn more about the newly launched Crohns & Colitis Student Forum here!
Now Available! CCFA Camp Oasis Camper and Volunteer Apps - Apply to be a camper or a volunteer at one of our 12 camp sites! CCFA Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp program that's mission is to enrich the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by providing a safe and supportive camp community. Learn more
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