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Empower Your Journey with Crohn's Fighters

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. 

Stay Informed with Our Latest Blog Posts

Possible Crohn’s disease

Hi everyone! I am still undiagnosed but was told that I may be early I the stages of Crohn’s disease. I will try to summarize my story here. About 2 years ago I started having episodes of diarrhea and abdominal pain that would last about 2-3 weeks and would occur...

Atypical Crohns

It all started on a winter sun holiday to Lanzarote. I had stomach pain severe enough to make me stop eating, and sudden profuse rectal discharge. I thought holiday tummy but saw a local Doctor who offered to refer me for investigations. I decided to wait until I got...

Rectal Tacrolimus for Strictures Due to Crohn’s

Simple water-based tacrolimus enemas for refractory proctitis Sasha R Fehily et al. JGH Open. 2019. Abstract Background and aims: Rectal ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) often do not respond to conventional therapies. Oral and suppository tacrolimus...

Research in mice suggests zinc supplements have potential value to directly treat short bowel syndrome

Researchers say they have identified a gene pathway involving the mineral zinc in mice that may someday point the way to using zinc-based supplements to directly help people with a rare disorder called short bowel syndrome (SBS).

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Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors

All women face the threat of heart disease. Find out how symptoms, risk factors and prevention can be unique for women.

Study of chick peeps could improve understanding of animal emotions

Understanding animal emotions has been a long-running question at the forefront of welfare studies, but a new study may hold the key to decoding the chatter. The answer involves two baby chickens and a mirror.
Sarcopenia

Sarcopenia

Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 19 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41572-024-00550-wIn this Primer, Sayer et al. summarize current knowledge on the epidemiology of sarcopenia, and describe the mechanisms underlying this skeletal muscle disorder, as well...

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Biologics wearing off

Biologics wearing off

Ever since I started on Skyrizi I've noticed that this drug seems to wear off between doses. Yesterday I was looking around and saw something about that about 60% of patients have that happen with biologics. Have any of you seen that happen to you? I still have 2...

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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.