This week is Crohn's and Colitis awareness week.
Here is a list of symptoms that I, personally, have experienced because of these diseases:
Extreme fatigue
Excruciating stomach pain
Blockages in the intestine
Diarrhea
Urgency
Eye Infections
Bleeding
Stomach cramping
Vomiting
Nausea
Pain while eating and drinking
Loss of nutrients
Rapid weight loss
Rapid weight gain
Complications due to medications
Swelling
Gas and bloating
Headaches
Loss of memory
Loss of muscle mass
Irregular sleep patterns
Insomnia
Irregular menstrual cycles
Muscle weakness
Brittle nails
Associated auto-immune conditions
Joint pain
Indigestion and heartburn
Difficulty concentrating
Episodes of depression
Anxiety
Ulcerations
Mouth ulcers
Complications with teeth and gums
Anemia
General exhaustion
Nightmares
Hallucinations
Those are all that I can think of for now.
Please share with your friends so that more people can understand how only one of these disorders can severely disrupt the life of one person, as well as all of the people around him/her.