It Could Be Worse – a column by Mary Horsley

July 7, 2017August 29, 2017

Diets and Treatment Options Affect Each of Us Differently

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

My last article, “Crohn’s Disease and Diet: There Is No Magic Solution,” seems to have caused some disturbances and backlash. This was never the intention. Rather, I wanted others to ... Read more

June 30, 2017June 29, 2017

Crohn’s Disease and Diet: There Is No Magic Solution

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

We’ve all been there: Strangers send messages offering unsolicited advice about how to manage your Crohn’s disease, how to cure your symptoms, or how certain products can cause or prevent ... Read more

June 23, 2017June 22, 2017

Treatment Options: Biologic Medication Entyvio Is Next for Me

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

In a single article outside of my usual pattern of writing a series, I wanted to focus more on the biologic drugs and medications offered to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative ... Read more

June 16, 2017June 15, 2017

Crohn’s Complications, Part Five: Ostomies

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

Editor’s note: This is the fifth and final article in the “Crohn’s Complications” series by Mary Horsley. This series will focus on IBD-related complications beyond the symptoms. Read part one, part two, ... Read more

June 9, 2017June 8, 2017

Crohn’s Complications, Part Four: Sepsis

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

Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in the “Crohn’s Complications” series by Mary Horsley. This series will focus on IBD-related complications beyond the symptoms. Read part one, part two and part ... Read more

June 2, 2017June 7, 2017

Crohn’s Complications, Part Three: Bowel Obstructions

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

Editor’s note: This is the third article in the “Crohn’s Complications” series by Mary Horsley. This series will focus on IBD-related complications beyond the symptoms. Read part one and part two ... Read more

May 26, 2017May 25, 2017

Crohn’s Complications Part Two: Emergency Room Visits

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

Editor’s note: This is the second article in the “Crohn’s Complications” series by Mary Horsley. This series will focus on IBD-related complications beyond the symptoms. Read the first part of ... Read more

May 19, 2017May 18, 2017

Crohn’s Complications: Part One

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

(Editor’s note: This is the first in another series by Mary Horsley. “Crohn’s Complications” will focus on IBD-related complications.) Welcome to my latest series, “Crohn’s Complications.” I will write about ... Read more

May 12, 2017May 11, 2017

Crohn’s Disease: ‘Beyond the Bathroom’ Series, Part Four

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

Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a series of columns by Mary Horsley about IBD-related symptoms that are “Beyond the Bathroom.” Read Part One, Part Two, and Part Three. Inflammatory bowel ... Read more

May 5, 2017May 4, 2017

Crohn’s Disease: ‘Beyond the Bathroom’ Series, Part Three

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

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of columns by Mary Horsley about IBD-related symptoms that are “Beyond the Bathroom.” Read Part One and Part Two. Inflammatory bowel diseases ... Read more