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Tracy Davenport

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (0)

Going for Gold with Crohn's Disease: Meet Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson recently placed fifth in the 2007 World Championships of Kayaking. She was also the first U.S. kayaker to qualify for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Carrie Johnson also makes no secret about the fact she lives with Crohn's disease.   Carrie's Crohn's symptoms began while she was training for the Athens Olympic Games in 2004... Read moreChevron
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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)

IBD and Vitamin D!

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology it was noted that many IBD patients had lowered levels of vitamin D (1).  In fact according to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America up to 68% of Crohn's patients have a vitamin D deficiency.   It is possible that there are several factors contributing to... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/30/2008, comments (2)

The Truth about Digestive Disease & Marital Harmony

IBD has the potential to impact every aspect of your marriage, from where you and your partner vacation, to what happens in the bedroom. But even though chronic disease can impact your life in multiple ways, it is important to know the truth and not make erroneous assumptions about what impact digestive disease will ultimately have on your... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/29/2008, comments (3)

Corn and Its Consequences

Even though I know what I should and shouldn't eat to keep my gut happy, this time of year simply "tempts" my limits. The farmer's markets (there are three throughout the week within 1 mile of my house!) just serve to tempt me with fresh fruits and veggies, so many of which I simply know I can't eat because they will cause issues for my gut. Over... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/27/2008, comments (5)

Nurse with IBD

 I was diagnosed two years ago with Microscopic Colitis.  17 years prior I was diagnosed with celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome.  I take Asacol and Entocort.  My frustration is with abdominal pain.  I am constantly pulling things out of my diet that may be problematic but sometimes I get flares for no... Read moreChevron
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