Posts by: Wendy Henderson

Wendy Henderson

Wendy is a proven blogger and social media manager who has helped to build online communities for businesses and organizations. She currently heads the website’s social outreach online through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

December 20, 2017

A Crohn’s Story: ‘Pun Intended’

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects approximately three out of every 1,000 people. One of those people is Kevin Heimbach. MORE: What it’s like to grow up with inflammatory bowel ... Read more

December 7, 2017

7 Things You’ll Understand If You’re a Woman With IBD

There are many things that only a woman who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will experience. Some are amusing, some are frustrating and some are just plain annoying. How many ... Read more

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017

Can Inflammatory Bowel Disease Be Cured?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for a group of diseases that affect the colon and intestines. It is an autoimmune disease where the body begins to attack ... Read more

December 5, 2017

IBD Vlogger Opens Up About Her Depression and Mood Swings

In this video from Party Pooper, vlogger Cherylann talks about the emotional roller coaster ride that some people with inflammatory bowel disease go through. MORE: Seven tips for managing Crohn’s disease ... Read more

November 30, 2017

Living With Chronic Crohn’s Disease: Trinady’s Story

This video from the Children’s Hospital Colorado is all about 11-year-old Trinady Kufeldt. Trinady was just 6 years old when she began experiencing acute stomach pains. At first doctors thought it was a stomach ... Read more

November 22, 2017

6 Common Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue

If you suffer from a chronic illness, then it’s highly likely that you’ll experience fatigue from time to time. Fatigue is different than just feeling tired, and generally it’s not something ... Read more

November 16, 2017

8 Common Complications of Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is primarily a disease of the digestive system but many patients will also suffer from complications that can affect the gut such as fistulas, strictures, and perforations. However, Crohn’s disease ... Read more