Columns

November 16, 2016December 16, 2016

Stressed from sickness, not sick from stress

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

One thing that really gets to me is when people think my mood causes my Crohn’s to flare up. Whenever I say I’m not feeling well, inevitably someone will say, ... Read more

November 9, 2016December 16, 2016

First Stelara Treatment — Done!

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

If you’re following my story you know that last week I headed into Philadelphia to have my first Stelara treatment. It took over two hours to get there from my house. ... Read more

November 2, 2016December 16, 2016

My Mixed Feelings About Switching to Stelara

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

I’m headed to Philadelphia, where my doctor is located (I’m in New Jersey) to start my new treatment regimen of Stelara. To say I’m not looking forward to it is ... Read more

October 26, 2016February 28, 2017

Stop Saying Surgery Will Cure Everything

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

Today, a well-meaning friend told me I must be tempted to have surgery, because a friend of hers with Crohn’s had a colostomy two years ago and now doesn’t have Crohn’s anymore. ... Read more

October 19, 2016December 16, 2016

Changing Treatments

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

As I mentioned in my first post last week, I’m a Crohn’s disease veteran, with more than 15 years of fighting under my belt. I’ve tried many different kinds of treatments ... Read more