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Vern Laine

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I was born and raised, and still, live on the west coast of Canada. I have been living with Crohn's disease for over 33 years after 20 years of rarely even catching a cold. I was into soccer and was a competitive figure skater growing up prior to my diagnosis. Read more.
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My Take on Biologics?

As with IBD, we all react differently to medications and there are dozens of medications, or combinations of medications, on the market...

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Deciding To Get Ostomy Surgery

Almost everyone, I think, eventually needs to make the decision for surgery no matter what it is. Sometimes it's an easy decision...

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35 Years and counting

I was diagnosed at the age of 20 but symptoms came suddenly when I was 19. There was no warning, just sudden...

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My 34-Year Crohn's Journey Continues

At the time of my diagnosis back in the '80s, there were 2 options when it came to medical treatment when dealing...

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Crohn's + Perianal Disease: A Literal Pain In the Butt

I, like most with IBD, experience a number of secondary problems related to the ongoing challenge of living with Crohn's or colitis...

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By Vern Laine

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