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

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...

What drinks/shakes have you tried for weight gain/maintaining weight?

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...

Wearable devices can detect and predict inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups

Data collected by wearable technology can identify disease flare-ups up to seven weeks in advance.

Hidden mechanism of swallowing revealed by Caenorhabditis elegans

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.

Fatal neurodegenerative disease in kids also affects the bowel

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...

‘Dancing the blues away’ seen in brain imaging in people with Parkinson’s disease, new study finds

Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson's disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways, a new study shows.

New study reveals how brain stimulation improves cognition, decision-making in mental health disorders

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.
Another Stricture

Another Stricture

DeJa Vu for me. Here we go again. Another Stricture-the absolute bane of my life. 3cm of "acute inflammation" making my life a bit unpleasant atm. Unfortunately in the past balloon dilatation has only worked for a few weeks then back to square one then surgery. Feel...

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Neglect?

Neglect?

This is a hard topic. Crohn’s is a shitty and unrelenting disease and most people live in a world with the model : get sick get help get better. But with crohn’s it’s rinse and repeat. I once bumped in to an old friend who had been close and knew how sick I was. And I...

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Advice please I’m a newbie

Advice please I’m a newbie

I’ve been told I’m suffering with inflammation in the bowel. My dad had Crohn’s disease so it’s possible I may have the same. With this flareup of inflammation, I have been quite constipated I was prescribed movicol, but I’m not really able to drink this as it...

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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.