Living With

At a Glance

Crohn's disease is a very manageable condition with proper treatment.  Most patients will become aware of what types of food trigger a flare and successfully avoid those foods.  When flares do occur, it is important to have a plan in place to get the help and treatment needed as soon as possible. 

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Diet Changes

Diet changes serve several purposes in patients with Crohn's disease.  It can be an important add-on treatment to…

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Emotional Impact

The physical symptoms of IBD are difficult enough to deal with without adding the emotional stress and trauma that any chronic illness can bring.  Patients who are…

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Exercise

Crohn's disease flares can happen at any time, but they are most likely to happen during times of high stress.  One way to keep stress at bay is through regular…

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Work

Crohn's Disease and other forms of IBD can cause significant issues with certain jobs and careers.  Flares can happen unexpectedly and mean several days away from the…

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Hot Topics

Caffeine has helped many of us stay up late to study or get ready for work early in the morning. In fact, upwards of about 90 percent of adults in North America consume some form of caffeine daily. But what if you have Crohn's Disease? Is it safe…