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Continue reading →: What Causes Malnutrition in Crohn’s Patients, and Can It Be Prevented?
According to Dr. Rubin, there are two major reasons people become malnourished when they have inflammatory bowel disease. The first one is due to the bowel itself, and what we would describe as decreased absorption of nutrients. That may be due to inflammation of the bowel that doesn’t allow you…
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Continue reading →: Why Is It Important to Treat Non-Digestive Crohn’s Symptoms?
The extraintestinal manifestations of Crohn’s disease in some patients are more disabling than the bowel problems. 1st of all, you talk to your doctor about an accurate diagnosis of the disease. So you know what type of bowel condition you are dealing with. Then, make sure to not only talk…
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Continue reading →: Types of Crohn’s Disease: Which one are you dealing with?
According to Dr. Mercola, Crohn’s disease can affect different parts of the digestive tract. By knowing which part of your system is affected, you will be able to determine what type of Crohn’s disease you have and what are the symptoms and complications that you may experience. There are five…
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Continue reading →: Crohn’s Disease Diet: What NOT to Eat
EVERYONE is different when it comes to their Crohns disease, symptoms and aliments. And the food your put into your body is no different. What causes flares for me may not be the same for you. I can eat Mexican food, and you may only be able to eat bananas! …
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Continue reading →: Non-Drug Alternatives to Prevent and Treat Inflammation
Holy Crap! What a damn week people! My 1st flare in over 3 years and Lord have mercy, it was a doosey! I have completely forgotten about all the pain, nausea, vomiting, cramps and other associated pains that come along with this lovely disease. So, halfway into my 2 week…
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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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