Archives for September 2006
So, Crohn’s Disease and Diet ARE linked?
I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of this question - please tell me once in for all, does my diet REALLY have anything to do with me having Crohn’s Disease or at least does it have any thing to do with my flare-ups?
I’ve asked my GI doctors many times now and they […]
Crohnee Needs Help - Help Him Raise Money…
Hey Crohnees, one of our fellow Crohnee is looking to raise some money for his medical costs…a young recent high school graduate just started experiencing pains in May 2006 and now needs surgery.
His medical bills have already totaled $36,000 and that is not including his surgery (he does not have medical insurance). I remember when […]
Surgery Necessary in 75% of Crohn’s Patients?
When we conducted our own research, we found that just a little over 50% had had surgery, myself included (I’ve had multiple surgeries). However, this particular article reports that over 75%?
Unfortunately, surgery is necessary in approximately 75% of people with Crohn’s Disease. This may be done for a variety of reasons, including excessive bleeding, perforation […]
$4 Million Gift Helps Create New Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
News from: EndoNurse.com
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center celebrated the opening of the Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Made possible through a $4 million gift from Jill Roberts, a long-standing friend and patron of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Medical College of Cornell University, the center will support patient care, […]
Crohn’s Disease isn’t exactly “dinner table” conversation…
I’m sure you don’t want to be getting ready to shove your mouth full of mashed potatoes and hear “yea…and then I had a toilet full of blood…”
Yowza.
Well, there is an interesting article published in KXAN.com where they outline a few different stories and show the lack of support others show to Crohnees…
Catherine says, “At […]
Remicade Users - Does this happen to you?
Hey Crohnees - question for you…
I take Remicade and have noticed something. When I sneeze, I see a LOT of little “fly looking” lighs zipping all over the place for a little bit of time (maybe 10 seconds) and then it goes away…
I have noticed that it started when I started taking Remicade and that […]
Yikes! 1 in 300 Have Bowel Disease in Canada?
O man, I’m going to stay out of Canada. On the other hand, I already HAVE Crohn’s Disease, so what does it matter!
I wonder if it’s something they put in the water there…
This article written by Paul Taylor states that 1 in 300 Canadians have some Bowel condition!
I’m still in awe, is it […]
