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Can Anxiety Cause Stomach Pain? Yes, and Here's How It Happens
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Dr. Ted's article goes up on November 3, 2026.
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Is IBS All in Your Head? No, and It's Treatable
Is IBS all in your head? No. A gastroenterologist's Med Opinion on why IBS care falls short, which treatments work, and what to ask your doctor.
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The Remission Playbook: 10 Lifestyle Moves That Help Keep IBD Quiet (So Your Gut Stays Boring)
In remission with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis and wondering how to stay there? This post breaks down 10 realistic lifestyle moves that support your meds, calm inflammation, and help you spot early warning signs before a flare gets big. No perfection or gimmicks, just steady habits that keep your gut boring.
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Your IBD Is “In Remission”… So Why Does Your Gut Still Act Up? The Truth About “Phantom Flares” (and How to Take Back Control)
If your doctor says your Crohn’s or UC is in remission, but you still get cramps, urgency, bloating, or “flare-like” days, you’re not imagining it. This post explains how IBS can overlap with IBD, why symptoms can linger even when inflammation is quiet, and how to tell the difference using clues plus tests like fecal calprotectin and CRP. You’ll also get a practical “two-lane” plan: treat inflammation when it’s active, and use an IBS toolbox (gut-brain therapies, targeted food trials, movement, and symptom-focused options) when it isn’t.
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