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Continue reading →: What does stress really have to do with Crohn’s Disease?Discussions about Crohn’s disease always include one word — stress. Its use can make a patient’s blood pressure skyrocket. So, what does stress really have to do with the illness? This inflammatory bowel disease has no confirmed cause and no cure. Most experts believe that it could be caused by any…
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Continue reading →: Vitamin D and Crohn’s DiseaseDid you know that Crohn’s disease can increase your risk of vitamin D deficiency? According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, up to 68 percent of people with Crohn’s are vitamin D deficient, mostly because intestinal inflammation prevents them from properly absorbing nutrients. Not only that, but certain drugs that…
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Continue reading →: Cecal Bowel Resection- Done!WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT! Humira wasn’t working for me, which was a complete bummer and huge disappointment. So, back to the gastro I go, but I felt like I wasn’t getting through to him, almost like he was on auto-pilot and more concerned about me getting a shingles shot than anything…
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Continue reading →: I thought I was in Control!I thought I was in control, I really did. Wow, was I an idiot. I’m not gonna lie, although I felt like I was an expert in “Crohn’s Disease,” I was only fooling myself. For those of you unfamiliar with this disease, it’s an autoimmune inflammatory bowel disease that can affect…
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Continue reading →: Identifying and Healing Emotional Causes of Crohn’s Disease
From being in the holistic health industry, I have been convinced that if you don’t heal the underlying psychological and emotional causes of Crohn’s disease, then you will never have long-term good health. After all, over 60% of your body’s neurotransmitters are not in your brain, but in your gut! …
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I’m Kelly
Welcome to My Crohnstipated Life, a space where I share the raw, real, and often humorous journey of living with Crohn’s disease. From unpredictable flares to parenting while managing a chronic illness, this blog is a mix of personal stories, practical tips, and a whole lot of laughter—because sometimes, humor is the best medicine. Whether you’re living with Crohn’s, love someone who is, or just want a peek into the rollercoaster of chronic illness, I’m glad you’re here. 💜 Stay Strong.
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