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October 6, 2017October 6, 2017

Crohn’s Disease and Allodynia

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

In a single-themed column outside of my usual pattern of writing a series, I wanted to focus more on the pain and neurological manifestations of Crohn’s disease. Allodynia. A few ... Read more

September 29, 2017September 28, 2017

Crohn’s Disease and Extra-Intestinal Problems, Part 5

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

Fifth in a series about Crohn’s disease and extra-intestinal problems and IBD-related symptoms. Read parts one here, two here, three here, and four here. Crohn’s disease can lead to many other extra-intestinal complaints and ailments. As such, ... Read more

September 22, 2017September 22, 2017

Crohn’s Disease and Extra-Intestinal Problems, Part 4

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

Fourth in a series about Crohn’s disease and extra-intestinal problems and IBD-related symptoms. Read parts one here, two here, and three here. Crohn’s disease can lead to many other extra-intestinal complaints and ailments. As such, the ... Read more

September 15, 2017September 14, 2017

Crohn’s Disease and Extra-Intestinal Problems, Part 3

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

Third in a series about Crohn’s disease and extra-intestinal problems and IBD-related symptoms. Read part one here and part two here. Crohn’s disease can lead to many other extra-intestinal complaints and ailments. As such, the third ... Read more

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017

Crohn’s Disease and the Possibility of Tuberculosis

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

There are numerous treatment options for people suffering from Crohn’s disease. Which medication your doctor prescribes depends on disease severity, but all have known side effects that can manifest and ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 7, 2017

Crohn’s Disease and Extra-Intestinal Problems, Part 2

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

Editor’s note: Second in a series about Crohn’s disease and extra-intestinal problems and IBD-related symptoms. Read part one here. Crohn’s disease can lead to many other extra-intestinal complaints and ailments. As such, the second instalment ... Read more

September 1, 2017August 31, 2017

Extra-intestinal Problems, Part One

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

Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a series of columns by Mary Horsley about extra-intestinal problems and IBD-related symptoms. Because Crohn’s disease can lead to many other extra-intestinal complaints and ... Read more

August 30, 2017August 29, 2017

Besides Your Disease, Who Are You?

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

Do you ever feel like your IBD defines you? Let’s face it: It takes up a lot of our days (and nights). Between taking medication, researching what’s new on that ... Read more

August 28, 2017August 25, 2017

This Hurts: Understanding the Pain and What to Do

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

Let me start off by saying that when it comes to Crohn’s disease, no two cases are the same. The disease’s severity may vary on an individual basis, but the ... Read more

August 25, 2017August 24, 2017

Crohn’s Disease Questions, Part 4: How to Help a Friend

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

Editor’s note: In the fourth part of this series, “Crohn’s Disease Questions,” Mary Horsley discusses how to help a friend with Crohn’s disease and IBD. Read the first part, second part, and third ... Read more