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August 16, 2017August 18, 2017

When Prednisone Complications Become Real

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters, Crohn's Disease

I knew it would happen at some point, of course. I’ve been on prednisone almost nonstop for about five years. Right now, I’m on 20 milligrams a day; it’s ... Read more

August 15, 2017August 18, 2017

Tips on Becoming an Empowered Patient

Chronically Strong - a column by Shawntel Bethea, Columns, Crohn's Disease

Dealing with any chronic condition such as IBD can be daunting. Simple, everyday tasks can feel impossible, especially during a flare. Although it may be hard, we must learn ... Read more

August 11, 2017August 18, 2017

Crohn’s Disease Questions: Words that Hurt

Columns, Crohn's Disease, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

Editor’s note: In the second part of the series “Crohn’s Disease Questions,” Mary Horsley discusses comments about IBD that can hurt. Read the first part of the series here. To ... Read more

August 9, 2017August 18, 2017

Letting Well-meaning Friends Off the Hook

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters, Crohn's Disease

So, of course my friends all know that I have Crohn’s. It’s not something I hide. But I’m not usually forthright with specifics, mostly because I don’t feel anyone ... Read more

August 7, 2017August 18, 2017

The Importance of IBD Research Foundations

Columns, Crohn's Disease, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

One vital part of treating Crohn’s disease, or really any other disease, is medical research that aims to better understand how Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (IBD) works. Learning ... Read more

August 4, 2017August 18, 2017

Crohn’s Disease Questions: First in a Series

Columns, Crohn's Disease, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

Editor’s note: First in a series, “Crohn’s Disease Questions,” Mary Horsley answers some of the most commonly asked questions about IBD. With chronic illness comes questions of all kinds from ... Read more

August 2, 2017August 18, 2017

When Even Your Internist Doesn’t Get It

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters, Crohn's Disease

Like many people, I have a regular internist I see for checkups every now and again. A couple of weeks ago, I went for my annual physical. I happened ... Read more

July 31, 2017August 18, 2017

Crohn’s and Colon Surgery, Part 3: Time for My Procedure

Columns, Crohn's Disease, Finding the Silver Linings - a column by Lisa Burks

Editor’s note: Lisa Burks describes her series: In the past month, I have written about Crohn’s and colon surgery. Part 1 was about preparing for colon surgery, and in Part 2, ... Read more

July 28, 2017August 18, 2017

Crohn’s Disease Health: Mental Effects

Columns, Crohn's Disease, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

Editor’s note: In this series, “Crohn’s Disease Health,” Mary Horsley writes about mental and physical health in relation to IBD, and how unreliable it can be. In the last ... Read more

July 26, 2017August 18, 2017

What It’s Like Living with Someone with Crohn’s Disease, Part 2

Columns, Crohn's Corner - a column by Judy Walters, Crohn's Disease

Last week, you read my interview with my husband about what my illness has been like for him. This week, I interviewed my 23-year-old daughter, who comes with her ... Read more