Crohn’s Corner – a column by Judy Walters

June 21, 2017June 20, 2017

A Rare Portrayal of Crohn’s Disease in a Work of Fiction

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

I read a book last week — just some light fiction that I tend to enjoy — and for the first time ever, at least for me, there was a ... Read more

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017

Participating in Study Becomes a Difficult Decision

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

Last week I received a phone call from someone at the hospital where I see my gastroenterologist. She told me that another GI in the practice thought I would be ... Read more

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017

Stomach Issues Shouldn’t be Linked Automatically to Anxiety, Stress

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

Recently, a friend asked me to accompany her to an appointment with a new gastroenterologist. An internist diagnosed her with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about a year ago, and since ... Read more

May 31, 2017May 30, 2017

Be Your Own Advocate: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions

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

Back when I was younger, I never asked my doctors questions. Through infertility treatment, two pregnancies with my daughters, and the occasional illness that required a doctor’s visit, I just ... Read more

May 24, 2017May 23, 2017

Back to Basics: The Colonoscopy

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

Lately, a lot of friends have written on Facebook that they are having, or recently had, their first colonoscopies and about how awful they were or seemed to be. I ... Read more

May 17, 2017May 16, 2017

Just When I Thought I Was in the Clear, the Pain Returns

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

Last week, I had fully recuperated from my short trip to Florida – at least I thought I had. By Tuesday I wasn’t feeling very well. It was terrible timing. My husband and I ... Read more

May 10, 2017May 10, 2017

The Other Side of the Trip: No Flares, Just Fatigue

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

I survived my trip! Remember last week how I was worried I would get sick on my quick trip to Florida? Well, I didn’t! I was armed with many bottles ... Read more

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

In Remission, But Preparing for the ‘What Ifs’ of Travel

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

I’ve been off prednisone for a little less than a week. It’s weird to get up, have breakfast, and not reach for my daily pills. Things have been going pretty ... Read more

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017

Hopeful That Six-Month Checkup on Stelara Brings Lasting Relief

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

In a few days, I’ll reach my six-month mark for being on Stelara, which I started on Nov. 1, 2016. I did not have high hopes, but it was about ... Read more

April 19, 2017April 18, 2017

Why I Don’t Mind Sharing About My Invisible Illness

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

A friend of mine has a very sick son. He is eight years old, and he has a condition that ultimately will kill him at a young age. It keeps ... Read more