Life With Crohn’s

02/23/2026

At the hospital for my infusion. 💜

02/11/2026

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Good News: Researchers have developed a simple blood test that could spot Crohn's disease up to two and a half years before symptoms appear.

This exciting breakthrough comes from the GEM Project, which tracked over 5,000 healthy relatives of Crohn's patients. They discovered high levels of antibodies to flagellin, a protein from everyday gut bacteria, in over a third of those who later got diagnosed. It's like your immune system waving a red flag early when it overreacts to helpful microbes, sparking inflammation and gut issues.

Children getting Crohn's has doubled since 1995, so this test could be a game changer for prediction, prevention, and maybe even vaccines for at risk families. Imagine fewer surprises, earlier action, and better days ahead for our community.

08/10/2025

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Crohn's and Colitis Awareness

Today, we're shining a light on some of the symptoms of Crohn's and Colitis, often overlooked and sometimes invisible diseases that affect millions of people worldwide and their families.

From excruciating pain, fatigue, and brain fog, IBD is more than just a bowel disease.

05/19/2025

Crohn’s Infusion Day💜 Owen's Weather

04/28/2025

Health Update: Had a GI Ap. Today Doing Pretty Good They Are Taking Me Off One Of My Meds For My Crohn's! Still Have to Have My Infusions tho.

- Owen

06/06/2024

Getting My Infusion Today. 💜