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Your resource for understanding & managing Crohn's disease

At Crohns Fighters, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive information, support, and resources for those affected by Crohns disease and their loved ones. Explore our site to learn more about managing this condition and connecting with a community that understands your journey.

About Crohns Disease

Understanding Crohns Disease

Crohns disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors. Treatment options range from medication and dietary changes to surgery, aimed at reducing inflammation and managing symptoms.

Mike J's Journey with Crohn's Disease, Psoriasis, Ulcerative colitis, & Arthritis

Michael Jannicelli's journey with Crohn's disease began at 20 years old. Despite the challenges, Mike has transformed his experience into a mission to assist others in navigating their own paths with Crohn's. He also battles Psoriasis and initially struggled with Ulcerative Colitis. By sharing his story and providing support, Mike strives to empower others to live better, feel better, and find strength in community. 

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Colonic CD resembles UC more closely than ileal CD.

Characterisation of IBD heterogeneity using serum proteomics: A multicentre study. European Union’s Horizon research Örebro University, Sweden 2024 Nov Background: Recent genetic and transcriptomic data highlight the need for improved molecular characterisation of...

Raw skin

Good day everyone. The skin around my stoma under the bag is always so tender and raw. The pain is so uncomfortable I just cry it goes on for days. Is there something I could do to alleviate the pain. My doctor recc a cream but it burned when I applied it.

Incidence, prevalence and clinical presentation of inflammatory bowel diseases in Northern France: a 30-year population-based study

https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S2666-7762(24)00264-3 Incidence, prevalence and clinical presentation of inflammatory bowel diseases in Northern France: a 30-year population-based study Oct 2024 University of Lille, Lille F-59000, France Hélène Sarter,...

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Turkey shepherd’s pie

How long on EEN before your child had solid motions again

Hello All. I'm sorry you are well here but it's a great resource. My son was diagnosed with Crohns disease at aged 3y. Like many of you his growth was fine as were his bloods but his calprotectins were very elevated. He had a E Coli UTI at 4 months and had antibiotics...
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 13 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41572-024-00525-xAcute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a haematological malignancy characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of immature lymphoid cells. In this Primer, Pagliaro et al....

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Camp Oasis gave us back our daughter

Camp Oasis gave us back our daughter

Camp Oasis transformed our daughter and became an "oasis" in her IBD journey. I am honored to share my experiences as a parent and provide tips and takeaways to providers and parents about sending your child or teen to a safe and transformative place.

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Connect with others who understand your journey. Our forums are a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and find support. Become a part of Crohns Disease Fighters and feel live better now.

Join Our Community Today

Connect with others who understand your journey. Our forums are a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and find support. Become a part of Crohns Disease Fighters and feel & live better now.