Crohn’s Disease

July 19, 2017August 29, 2017

What’s It Like to Live With Someone Who Has Crohn’s Disease?

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

I talk about myself enough here ― my struggles, my frustration, my pain. I thought it might be interesting to interview some of the people in my life and get ... Read more

July 17, 2017August 29, 2017

Enterome, Nestlé Health Science Launch Microbiome Diagnostics Partners to Develop New IBD Treatments

Crohn's Disease, News

France’s Enterome and Switzerland’s Nestlé Health Science have jointly established Microbiome Diagnostics Partners (MDP), a new company created to discover and develop innovative diagnostics for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), liver disease and other illnesses. The ... Read more

July 17, 2017August 29, 2017

6 of the Best Apps for Chronic Illness Management

Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. ... Read more

July 14, 2017May 10, 2018

Crohn’s Disease Health: Unreliability Is a Sure Thing

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 first of ... Read more

July 12, 2017August 29, 2017

Antibiotic Use in Final Stages of Pregnancy Increases IBD Risk in Offspring of Mice

Crohn's Disease, News

Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine found that mice genetically susceptible to developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and treated with antibiotics during the final stages of pregnancy and early ... Read more

July 12, 2017August 29, 2017

What Not to Say to People Who Are Grieving

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

In another part of my life, far, far, away from Crohn’s disease, I’m experiencing grief of a sort, and I am working through it. (Don’t worry; no one has died.) ... Read more

July 11, 2017August 29, 2017

Adherence to Medication Decreases Healthcare Costs in Pediatric IBD, Study Shows

Crohn's Disease, News

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients who are increasingly non-adherent to medication incur a threefold increase in hospital costs compared to adherent patients, a new study shows. The study, “Longitudinal Patterns ... Read more

July 11, 2017August 29, 2017

Don’t Let Summer Run You Ragged — Know When to Rest

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

The year has gone by so fast and it’s summer already! With all of the summer chaos, we have to remember to put more emphasis on self-care with IBD. Knowing ... Read more

July 10, 2017August 29, 2017

Crohn’s and Colon Surgery: Part 1, Getting Prepared

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

I have learned that living with Crohn’s can be a daily battle. That’s why us Crohnies are known as warriors! Even though there are many medications available to treat Crohn’s, ... Read more

July 10, 2017August 29, 2017

Vlogger Shares Her Top 5 Ostomy Bag Products

In this video from Team Rebecca, the ulcerative colitis vlogger talks about how she’s adjusting to her recent ostomy surgery and shares some of the products she’s found useful during the ... Read more