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January 16, 2020January 14, 2020

How to Prep Veins for Infusions and Blood Draws

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

The bruises on my arms have finally faded since my Remicade (infliximab) infusion a little more than a week ago. My nurse eventually found an agreeable vein after three tries. ... Read more

May 23, 2019May 22, 2019

Crohn’s Takes a Holiday: Pack Wisely and Be Prepared

Columns, Intestinal Fortitude - a Column by Emmeline Olson

As I write this, I’m at Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino, just outside Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the first day of a weeklong anniversary trip with my husband. We’re driving ... Read more

July 19, 2018July 17, 2018

The Hydration Challenge

Columns, Own Your Crohn's - a Column by Tina Aswani Omprakash

We all know the feeling of waking up to our legs cramping, and our voices barely squeezing out a faint peep as an intense lightheadedness sets in. These symptoms, among others, ... Read more