How I Was Accidentally Diagnosed with Crohn’s (What Led Up to It)

In episode 30 of After the Bell, Lauren shares how she was accidentally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.

As a nurse.

As a cancer survivor.

As someone deeply familiar with inflammation and the body.

She still didn’t see this coming.

In this conversation, Lauren walks through:

• The symptoms she brushed off
• What testing for Crohn’s actually looks like
• Why procedures like colonoscopies and MREs can temporarily flare the gut
• The emotional weight of receiving another diagnosis after cancer
• The tension between functional medicine approaches and starting biologic therapy

• What she’s learning about inflammation, the terminal ileum, and moving forward

This episode is not about quick fixes or detox culture.

It’s an honest reflection on navigating uncertainty, making informed decisions, and healing without panic.

If you’re questioning your symptoms, navigating gut inflammation, or sitting with a new diagnosis… this conversation will meet you there.

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