Posts by: Lisa Burks

Lisa Burks

Hello! Im 32 and a fellow Crohnie Warrior! I'm one lucky lady to have a great man by my side, a proud fur mom of the cutest pup Lucy along with having some supportive family & friends. I love sewing, reading, listening to music and watching movies with my hubby. I enjoy helping others when I can by sharing my experiences and knowledge, just trying to make a difference in this world! I always look for the silver linings in life. They are there, you just have to look!

December 9, 2019December 6, 2019

Nonprofit Is on a Mission to Fund Research into a Cure for IBD

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week took place last week. Though Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — affect more than three million ... Read more

December 2, 2019November 26, 2019

How Crohn’s Medications Made My Dental Surgery Frustrating

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Recently I learned of a connection between dental problems and Crohn’s disease. It makes a lot of sense, as I’ve had issues with my teeth for some time now. A ... Read more

November 25, 2019November 21, 2019

Crohn’s Can Adversely Affect Oral Health

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Although the main focus of Crohn’s disease surrounds the digestive system, it can affect the rest of the body in unexpected ways. Recently, I went to the dentist for ... Read more

November 18, 2019November 14, 2019

I Face Judgment and Disbelief While Living with Invisible Diseases

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Crohn’s disease can be incredibly debilitating. Living with the weakness, fatigue, urgent bowel movements, intestinal pain, and secondary conditions associated with the condition is extremely challenging. What makes it ... Read more

November 11, 2019November 8, 2019

An Explainer on the Types of Steroids Used to Treat Crohn’s

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Corticosteroids are typically the go-to medications to treat moderate to severe Crohn’s disease. This class of steroids mimics cortisol, a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands. These medications ... Read more

October 21, 2019October 17, 2019

Dealing with Unexplained Fevers with Crohn’s

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Crohn’s disease can be challenging to diagnose, treat, and control. For the past few months, I have been running daily fevers ranging from 100 to 102 degrees. I don’t ... Read more

October 14, 2019October 11, 2019

Understanding the Cancer Risks Associated with IBD Medications

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

A topic that has arisen lately in the Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis community is the risk of some types of cancers due to the medications that we take. Most ... Read more

September 23, 2019September 19, 2019

Blood and Plasma Donations Are Needed to Save Lives

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Right now, in the United States, we are dealing with a critical shortage of blood and plasma donations. The American Red Cross is seeking donors to address the situation, ... Read more

September 9, 2019September 5, 2019

Weight Challenges Complicate Life with Crohn’s

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

A stereotype exists that implies that if you have Crohn’s disease, you should be underweight. But it is possible to be either underweight or overweight with Crohn’s. People who ... Read more

August 12, 2019August 8, 2019

A Low-residue Diet Has Helped with My Crohn’s Symptoms

Columns, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

In my previous column, I addressed the issue of malnutrition associated with Crohn’s disease. Here, I want to discuss a specific diet that gastroenterologists may suggest to help control the ... Read more