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November 8, 2019November 6, 2019

How to Safely Store and Dispose of Your Crohn’s Medications

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

When you have Crohn’s disease and IBD, you might try many different types of medications before you find what works for you. A topic that’s rarely addressed is the safe ... Read more

November 7, 2019November 5, 2019

Managing IBD and Holiday Stress

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

Last week, I wrote about how I have to be mindful of my eating habits during the holiday season. But managing my food intake is a breeze compared to my ... Read more

October 31, 2019October 29, 2019

‘Tis the Season for Watching What I Eat

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

I buy my favorite candy at Halloween, so if we don’t get a lot of trick-or-treaters, the candy won’t go to waste because I’ll eat it myself. In the United ... Read more

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

What Should I Eat? Trigger Foods to Avoid with Crohn’s Disease

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

I’ll admit it: I’m guilty. Though I know I should avoid some foods that can trigger my Crohn’s disease, I sometimes give in to temptation. Firstly, I want to mention ... Read more

October 24, 2019October 22, 2019

Time and Proper Care Heal All Wounds

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

I never think much about my scars. I wear them like badges of honor earned through the rites of passage of my health journey. But the Mercedes incision across my ... Read more

October 21, 2019October 17, 2019

Dealing with Unexplained Fevers with Crohn’s

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

Crohn’s disease can be challenging to diagnose, treat, and control. For the past few months, I have been running daily fevers ranging from 100 to 102 degrees. I don’t feel ... Read more

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

Explaining the Use of Stool Tests in Crohn’s and IBD Care

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

Testing of stool, or feces, can be helpful when monitoring disease activity in Crohn’s disease and IBD. These tests can indicate if inflammation or internal bleeding is present and assist ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 15, 2019

Reading the Fine Print: Discovering I Have Ulcerative Colitis

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

I was purging paperwork the other day when I came across follow-up notes from my last gastroenterologist appointment. I never read these notes when I check out. I usually only ... Read more

October 14, 2019October 11, 2019

Understanding the Cancer Risks Associated with IBD Medications

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

A topic that has arisen lately in the Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis community is the risk of some types of cancers due to the medications that we take. Most medications ... Read more

October 10, 2019October 8, 2019

Missing Out Is New Normal with Crohn’s

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

I first learned about FOMO, or the fear of missing out, when one of my students used it in an assignment. I don’t know if “FOMO” is still what kids ... Read more