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NSAIDs May Increase IBD Risk

Many of us know that our prescription medications may have side effects and those things are generally tracked or discussed with our physician, but what about the over the counter medications?  According to Ashwin Ananthakrishnan, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, women who use NSAIDs are at up to a twofold increased risk in... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2012, comments (0)|
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IBD and Cold and Flu Season: Preventing Illness

Cold and flu season is here and often leaves those with compromised immune systems dreading the next illness. Thankfully there are some natural things you can do to boost your immune system and stay healthy!   Though it sounds simple, getting enough rest can be key in maintaining a healthy immune system. Most people need between 7-9 hours... Read moreChevron
posted 01/03/2011, comments (0)|
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Author and parent and expert on the impact of disease on families
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Back to School with IBD – Part I: Meeting the Teacher

While Back-to-School night is a great opportunity for parents and teachers to connect, it is not the time or place to discuss your child's medical issues with his or her teacher. Instead, it will be up to you to call your child's school and arrange a meeting with the teacher, prior to the start of school (your child's teacher will most likely be... Read moreChevron
posted 09/03/2010, comments (0)|
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Some Say We Created Our Illness

I live in Boulder, Colorado, one of the most health-centric places in the world. So when I got sick with ulcerative colitis in 2000, I felt like some kind of failure. I was a wife, a mom, and in the middle of my main earning years. It was a terrible time to be sick. I spent a lot of time thinking, "What did I do to create this?"   In... Read moreChevron
posted 06/03/2009, comments (2)|
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Q&A: Is Coumadin Safe for Colitis?

My ulcerative colitis has been stable on Asacol. I recently was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and my cardiologist put me on Coumadin. Is that safe with my colitis?   Coumadin is a blood thinner that decreases the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Your cardiologist and gastroenterologist should work together to come... Read moreChevron
posted 01/29/2009, comments (0)|
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