Hello. About a year ago I read an article that correlated Ulcerative Colitis and Bronchiectasis. Personally my Bronchiectasis developed about 5 years after Kpouch surgery. Anyone else out there diagnosed with it? Just curious.
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I never heard of that before, I just looked it up now and I see that there are definitely articles on that! I am not surprised that it is true though. I recently found out that IBD can cause eye problems, gall stones, and kidney stones along with kidney problems.
Its interesting how damaging IBD can really be and what it can cause, its definitely not limited to the digestive tract.
I will say that I believe IBD has made my asthma worse probably.
I am sorry you got diagnosed with Bronchiectasis! I believe you can make it through this, I have faith in you 
Thanks Lauren. I’ve had Bronchiectasis for 25 years now and yes, I’m making it through it. 😉😁 Our gut and bowels really affect so much of our bodies! I found the lung thing so interesting.
@RedRocker posted:Thanks Lauren. I’ve had Bronchiectasis for 25 years now and yes, I’m making it through it. 😉😁 Our gut and bowels really affect so much of our bodies! I found the lung thing so interesting.
You are resilient
Are you taking medication for your lungs???