Herbal supplements...Crohn’s disease (CD) is a condition that causes chronic inflammation along the digestive tract. Such inflammation can lead to a variety of...
My Story...I have had Crohn's since 2004. At first, I was managing it ok, but then just the last couple of years have...reactions4comments
My story...I have Crohn's Disease and I have no GI symptoms that I recognize. Joint stiffness is a maybe. I have had that...reactions1comment
My Survival of 48yrs with Crohn's...Despite good, horrible, and detrimental care throughout the years, I have survived. Mostly this was due to research and advocating for myself...reactionscomments
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Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...
Super Simple Gnocchi and Avocado Bake (Low-Residue)...In my next recipe, I want to introduce you to one of my favourite things: gnocchi. If you don't know, gnocchi is...reactions3comments
How to Manage "Activity Fatigue" With Crohn's and UC...Do you ever experience activity fatigue? Let me explain... Do you ever overdo it on the days you wake up and feel...reactions5comments
Why I Recommend Electrolyte Powders for Hydration...These days nurses are constantly commenting on how hard it is to get at my veins during bloodwork. My heart rate gets...reactionscomments
4 Essential Items in My Crohn's Journey...Having Crohn's disease is no easy journey. The endless symptoms and mental battles can be taxing on even the strongest of us. But...reactions6comments
Crohn's for 37 Years...I was finally diagnosed in 1986 after eight months in the hospital, and I was down to 82 lbs. I was told...reactions5comments
4-Ingredient Guacamole...Avocados are 1 of the foods that many Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients can tolerate. They aren't too fibrous so as not to...reactions4comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...Health Union (the parent company of InflammatoryBowelDisease.net) partnered with the U.S. Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey...reactionscomments
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When a Rise in Temps Means a Rise in Symptoms...We all get flares from time to time throughout the year, sometimes more than we would like, but have you ever noticed...reactions4comments
Low-Residue Recipes..."Low-residue"? What's that? The low-residue diet limits the intake of foods that are high in fiber, particularly insoluble fiber. The purpose of...reactions2comments
Gluten-Free Recipes...Living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis often comes with food sensitivities. Eating certain things – whether it's spicy food, nuts, or...reactionscomments
When You Fail a Medicine... Again...Failing a medication is always a hard blow to deal with. When you first try a new drug, you think that this could...reactions9comments
Nurse Patient and Crohn's Survivor...At 17 I was finally diagnosed with Crohn's. I was misdiagnosed for one year. I was down to 70 lbs, and a...reactions1comment
