Newbie to forum, newbie to Crohn’s

Posted by Michael Jannicelli | Nov 27, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Hi, I’m new to all this, but am already learning a lot thanks to this forum. Here I am!

I may be an outlier, diagnosed late in life, at almost age sixty. And I’ve had IBS for several years, so advancing to IBD seems a change in degree rather than in kind. An early colonoscopy (see my avatar image) after some atypical diverticulitis, followed by my first-ever stool panels and a battery of blood tests, revealed and refined the bad news. My gastroenterologist seems thorough, and my insurance…

Michael Jannicelli

Michael Jannicelli - "A PROVEN BUSINESS FIRESTARTER & BRANDING GENIUS" a true natural born Trendsetter. • Created over 100 products under 3 brands, sold in 30+ countries worldwide and influencing youth across the globe. • Featured in Forbes magazine +over 100 print publications, television talk shows, major motion pictures and national radio stations. • Co-founder and VP of Bliss beverage USA and President/co-founder of Socko International - fastest growing privately held beverage company in US (Forbes) with Hogan Energy & Raw Energy WWE. • Co-founder of Throwdown Industries (2003) - leading brand in multibillion dollar Impact/Action Sports Market (products designed for superior MN • Diagnosed with auto-immune diseases aged 13; using his experience to help others and promote a positive message while developing edgy products to benefit people with chronic illness.