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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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Voices and Perspectives to Improve, Innovate and Inspire

ImproveCareNow (ICN) believes that when patients and parents/caregivers are true partners in the design and delivery of IBD care, we can achieve even better outcomes. One way our Learning Health Network fosters this partnership with our pediatric IBD families is...

Vivre en Australie avec Crohn / AMGEVITA

Bonjour à tous, Je poste ce message pour partager mon expérience et aider des personnes comme moi qui cherchent des réponses sur la vie en Australie avec la maladie de Crohn. Je m’appelle Flavie, j’ai 23 ans et j’ai été diagnostiquée avec la maladie de Crohn il y a...

How your brain learns from rewards might hold the key to treating depression

Using computational models, the researchers studied how the brain's reward-learning system functions in those with depression, especially among individuals experiencing anhedonia, the inability to feel pleasure. By analyzing dopamine-linked responses, they identified...

Propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson’s disease

The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does work during stress, providing insight into the role of the stress system in tremors. MRI scans reveal that...

Exposure to stress during early pregnancy affects offspring into adulthood

Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the stress system of the offspring. The results of a long-term study on wild Assamese macaques in Thailand indicate that maternal stress in the first half of pregnancy is particularly...

Cushing syndrome

Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 23 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41572-024-00588-wCushing syndrome (CS) is defined by signs and symptoms caused by hypercortisolism. In this Primer, Nieman and colleagues outline the causes of endogenous CS and discuss...

The need for a better classification system for gastric neoplasms

Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 23 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41572-024-00590-2The need for a better classification system for gastric neoplasms
31 yrs on…..

31 yrs on…..

Hello all, I'm in my early fifties and have had crohns since 1993..... I have avoided surgery but it has impacted my life like it does for most , pain...incontinence.. and currently severe upper gastric agony. Generally I watch myself to avoid triggers but past 2...

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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.