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Living with Crohn's may present unique challenges during times of change, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. Leslie Shrager can attest to that. Leslie’s been living with Crohn’s since age 9, but hasn’t let it stop her from moving away to college and following her dreams. Learn more »

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NHL star Kevin Dineen shares his story. Learn more »

Two women talk about their experiences living with Crohn's.

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Dr. Ann Bregman's 8 Cs to help manage Crohn's in times of change.

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  • Crohn’s in the News: Mandatory restroom access gains momentum coast to coast.
  • What's That Treatment?: Info about the 5 main types of Crohn's medications.
  • Crohn's Coast to Coast: Comedian Ben Morrison trucks his Crohn's across the country.

Setting goals can be tough, and even harder is making—and sticking to—a plan to achieve them. But with the right mindset and the tools to get you going, nothing’s out of reach. Take Chicago-based Markus Boos. Little did he know that his Crohn’s disease would lead him to pursue dreams he didn't know he had. Learn more »

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Tips for making sure you have access to your Crohn's medications.

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One comedian’s hilarious take on exercise and Crohn's.

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One man with Crohn’s learns the value of keeping your friends "in the know". Learn more »

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  • What’s That Test?: The low-down on the "scopes" used to diagnose and monitor Crohn's.
  • Start the Conversation: Tips for talking to your doctor about Crohn's.
  • Ambitions and Aspirations: Setting and achieving goals when you have Crohn’s.

When pro football player David Garrard was diagnosed with Crohn’s, he feared his disease would keep him off the field for good. But with the support of his family, friends, teammates and pastor, he was able to come to terms with the ups and downs of living with Crohn’s.
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Continue the legacy of one man and his fight to spread IBD awareness.
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Time to assess your current treatment?
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Crohn’s is covered under Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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  • Between You & Me: A young woman used an embarrassing situation to ensure others with Crohn’s and similar conditions never had to experience the same.
  • Speak Up: People with Crohn’s tell us who they turn to most for support.
  • A Family Aflare: A comedian tells us how his family makes life with Crohn’s easier.

Tag along with roving antique dealer and cultural historian Frank Fritz from the History Channel's American Pickers. Frank's had Crohn's for more than 25 years, but that hasn't kept him from traveling the back roads of America looking for antique treasures.
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Comedian Ben Morrison shares tips for traveling with Crohn's.

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See how this student managed Crohn's while spending a summer in Spain. Learn more »

Scientists identify new genes linked to Crohn's disease. Learn more »

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  • Travel Tips: Two key tips for preparing to travel with Crohn's disease.
  • Think You Can’t Travel With Crohn’s?: Two people discuss traveling in Japan and Nepal.
  • Crohn's Travel Stories: Hear first-hand what it's like to travel with Crohn's.
  • Smartphone, Smart Travel: Reviews of 3 travel apps useful for people with Crohn’s.
  • Parlez vous…Crohn’s: Learn key Crohn’s travel phrases in multiple languages.

Cindy Watkins kept her Crohn's a secret for more than 40 years. Now, at 52 years of age, she's finally started to open up to family, friends, and even a therapist. Find out how talking about her Crohn's led Cindy to a support system that helped her heal in more ways than she can measure.
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Crohn’s can really throw you for a loop…and that’s OK! Learn more »

Readers share how they started talking about Crohn's. Learn more »

No one knows better what it means to have Crohn’s or what it takes to cope.

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  • Reaching Out: A college student finds support after opening up to friends and teachers.
  • The Ups & Downs of Crohn’s: Hear how readers take life with Crohn's one day at a time.
  • Welcome to Crohn’s: Comedian Ben Morrison shares the story of his diagnosis.

After her ileostomy surgery, Lisa Becker wanted to hide her body—and the ugly white underwear made for people with ostomies. Though she couldn't control everything about her disease, Lisa decided she could change her underwear—literally. Through designing and sewing underwear and starting a company to sell them, Lisa wound up not only helping herself, but thousands of other women and men with Crohn's. Learn more »

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What are the essentials in your Crohn’s closet?

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Two college students get beyond the challenges of living with Crohn's—and put their best foot forward. Learn more »

Abby Ryan talks about competing in Miss America pageants—and having Crohn's. Learn more »

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  • Show Off Your Shape: Style do’s and don'ts for every body type.
  • Crohn’s in the News: Researchers find new tool for detecting bacteria in the gut.
  • Most Embarrassing Mishaps: Readers share humorous stories of life with Crohn's.
  • Crohn's in the Mirror: If comedian Ben Morrison can feel great about his body, so can you!
  • What Is an Ostomy?: All about this common Crohn’s surgery.
  • One Man’s Perspective: How ostomy surgery gave Jimmy Conway a new appreciation for life.

Having struggled with Crohn's for many years, Klari Reis finally found a creative way to cope with the disease—finding inspiration through the lense of a microscope. Not only did Klari find her own therapy by trading an architecture career for art, but now her works can be found displayed all over the globe.
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How to make the most of your doctor’s visit. Learn more »

A school teacher and graduate student talk about visually expressing their invisible disease and how it’s become a positive way to find joy.

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Actor and playwright Jonathan Mirin discusses the benefit of sharing his story on the stage. Learn more »

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  • Finding Your Creative Outlet: Crohn's patients speak up about what inspires them.
  • The Gift of Crohn's: Check out comedian Ben Morrison’s Crohn's-focused comedy.