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Gastrointestinal Disorders and Sleep Disturbances

By , About.com GuideJuly 29, 2009

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How is your sleep? How is your sleep when you're flaring? A recent population-based study uncovered an association between sleep and some gastrointestinal disorders. People who had sleep disturbances were more likely to also have irritable bowel syndrome than people who did not have sleep disturbances. How can you improve your sleep if you have a chronic disorder? Learn how.
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July 29, 2009 at 2:11 pm
(1) Whitney :

I love to read your blog. It has alot of great information on Colitis…last fall I had the pelvic pouch surgery. I am finding a long recovery…Do you have any helpful hints with regards to food….?

July 29, 2009 at 3:46 pm
(2) ibdcrohns :

Yes! Take it slow. Follow the diet your doc provided and use your best judgment. And read this: http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/ulcerativecolitis/f/jpouchdiet.htm

Best of luck!

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