“Sometimes I feel very tired and have muscle pain as well!”

In an attempt to relate to you, people may compare themselves to you. For example, if you’re a IBD patient, you might feel fatigued most of the time, you might be sensitive to brightness and light, and you might suffer from muscle pain. Your friend, who has been having some pain in their lower back, may try to relate to you by saying they “know how you feel.”

Four lifestyle changes to consider making if you have an inflammatory bowel disease.