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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.

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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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In the Northeast, 50% of adult ticks carry Lyme disease carrying bacteria

by | January 19, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick-- also called a deer tick -- is a risk during spring, summer, and fall. A new Dartmouth study, published in Parasites and Vectors, finds that 50% of adult blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria that...
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What drinks/shakes have you tried for weight gain/maintaining weight?

by | January 17, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

When I was 15 and seeing my GI for the first time about my Chron's, he said that I should work on increasing and maintaining my current weight, because I'm very small and close to being underweight. He said that adding shakes and protein drinks to my regular diet...
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Wearable devices can detect and predict inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups

by | January 16, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Data collected by wearable technology can identify disease flare-ups up to seven weeks in advance.
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Hidden mechanism of swallowing revealed by Caenorhabditis elegans

by | January 16, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

New researchers uncover the role of Piezo channels that sense pressure in the digestive tract and regulate swallowing behavior. The research opens new opportunities for developing treatments for digestive and eating disorders.
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Fatal neurodegenerative disease in kids also affects the bowel

by | January 16, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Researchers have described the neurodegeneration that occurs in the nervous system of the bowel in Batten disease, a rare and fatal genetic condition. In their latest study, a team showed that gene therapy to the bowel in mice modeling Batten disease reduced symptoms...
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‘Dancing the blues away’ seen in brain imaging in people with Parkinson’s disease, new study finds

by | January 16, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson's disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways, a new study shows.
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New study reveals how brain stimulation improves cognition, decision-making in mental health disorders

by | January 16, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Researchers have uncovered important insights that could improve how mental health conditions are treated with brain stimulation therapy -- a treatment where electrical signals are used to stimulate specific parts of the brain.
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Do I really have Crohn’s?

Do I really have Crohn’s?

Jan 6, 2025 |

Do I really have Crohn’s? I am skeptical of a recent Crohn’s diagnosis. I’m basing my skepticism on lack of symptoms and from my pathology report from upper endoscopy. My only symptom has been off/on diarrhea in the last year. No pain, no bleeding to naked eye. Clear...

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Anastomosis stricture

Anastomosis stricture

Jan 6, 2025 |

Cannot understand why I have not been on this forum before! but here goes. I had a balloon dilation 8 months ago for an anastomosis stricture, an ileo-rectal join that was made 40 years ago when I had my colon removed. I have had Crohn's for 60 years, and that was the...

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