Crohn’s disease may not be as well-known as cancer or heart disease, but it can consume a person’s life just as much, if not more so. Crohn’s is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It most often affects the large and small bowels, though it can wreak havoc on any part of the […]
13 Things You Should Know If You Have A Friend with Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s may be unfamiliar, but it’s not top secret. A year ago, I had no clue what Crohn’s Disease really was. Sure, I’d heard of it, but I didn’t know what the symptoms are or how much of a lifestyle change it requires. (For those of you who don’t know, Crohn’s disease is a “relapsing […]
28 Things Only Someone with Moderate to Severe Crohn’s Would Understand
As Crohn’s patients, we experience the bathroom with a different set of eyes … and smells. Get your toilet paper or baby wipes ready — here are 28 things only someone living with Crohn’s will understand. 1. Baby wipes aren’t just for babies. 2. It’s possible to clog a toilet bowl without paper. 3. “Fast […]