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March 25, 2019March 21, 2019

On the Path to Wellness After a Hip Ordeal and Long Hospital Stay

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

Hi, everyone. I’m back! It’s been a long time since I last wrote because I became seriously sick and was hospitalized for three months. In November 2018, I was ... Read more

December 7, 2018December 5, 2018

It’s Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, So Let’s Talk About IBD

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

To many people across the world, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis bring everyday battles from a disease that has no cure. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) play a major part in ... Read more

November 19, 2018November 18, 2018

My Guide to Endoscopies for Crohn’s, Part 2

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

Second in a series. Read part one. For the past few weeks, I have been experiencing more abdominal pain than usual, so my gastroenterologist has ordered a colonoscopy. Although I ... Read more

November 12, 2018November 8, 2018

My Guide to Endoscopies for Crohn’s, Part 1

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

First in a series. Gastroenterologists order several different tests so that they can get a better overall picture of your Crohn’s disease. Endoscopies are the most common tests, and the ... Read more

November 1, 2018October 30, 2018

The Link Between Crohn’s Disease and a Higher Risk of Blood Clots

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

Earlier this year, after a lengthy hospital stay, I developed several pulmonary embolisms, or artery blockages in the lungs. I was told at the time that the pulmonary emboli developed ... Read more

October 26, 2018October 24, 2018

IBD Complicates Vacation, but Taking a Break Is Essential to Mental Health

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

When you take a vacation and some time “away from it all,” your chronic illness doesn’t get the memo. Your body is not invincible, so you must practice self-care during ... Read more

October 18, 2018October 17, 2018

Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot This Fall

Columns, Own Your Crohn's - a Column by Tina Aswani Omprakash

As I got up from dinner to use the bathroom, the room began to spin. Thinking I was just a bit dizzy, I continued on my way to the bathroom. ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 11, 2018

Crohn’s Links to Autoimmune Diseases

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

More than 100 different autoimmune diseases are known to affect the population. Crohn’s disease is one of them. What is the immune system? Our bodies have a natural defense system, the immune ... Read more

October 8, 2018October 5, 2018

Crohn’s and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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

Last week, I explained how many people with Crohn’s disease are deficient in vitamin D. In this column, I’ll look at another deficiency common in those with Crohn’s: vitamin B12. ... Read more

October 1, 2018September 28, 2018

The Importance of Vitamin D in the Crohn’s Diet

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

Crohn’s can impair nutrient absorption. Nutrients typically come from diet, and with Crohn’s severely impacting digestion, it’s no wonder many people with the disease are malnourished — intestinal inflammation prevents the body ... Read more