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Crohn's Disease is a debilitating, painful and chronic condiiton of the bowels which significantly impacts child development. In May 2006, the FDA approved the use of Remicade as an option for treatment in pedatric patientst.

I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 1983, when "organic" was something you mainly found in California -- where I've never lived. In recent years, organic foods are more widely available, and there are some good reasons to choose them.

If you search for "Crohn's" or "Crohn's Resources" with your favorite search engine, you'll get pages and pages of websites and webpages. A few of them are actually worth your time.

Find websites and resources to help you cope with Crohn's.

Support for both Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis can be hard to find in North Dakota, a largely rural state. Look to the four largest cities (Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot) for the majority of helpful resources.

Crohn's patients living in metropolitan Washington, DC area, which includes portions of Virginia and Maryland, will find loads of resources to make their lives easier. Read on to find out what's out there.

Find support from others who understand what you are going through with Crohn's or Colitis.

Surgery is in the cards for the majority of Crohn's patients. For at least half of those undergo surgery, treatment will include more than one procedure. I've actually had five surgeries related to Crohn's disease yet consider myself very fortunate.

Crohn's disease is a fairly common condition in which a section of the gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed. Painful if not controlled, sufferers might be interested in knowing that the right food choices can help one to control symptoms.

I was admitted to the ER on Christmas Eve because of my Crohn's Disease symptoms, and now find out I have Pancreatitis. Is it linked? The doctors are trying to figure it out, but I know it is controversial in the medical field.

Scientists linked a certain type of illness-causing bacteria in cows to Crohn's disease in humans. This discovery could lead to more effective treatment options.

Anxious about a visit to the GI doctor? Find out more about what to expect from our interview with a Crohn's patient.

Suffering from Crohn's or know someone who is? Find out more about what to expect if you are diagnosed with Crohn's. In this article we discuss treatment with a Crohn's patient.

Suffering from IBS/IBD or know someone who is? An honest interview offers insight into the emotional impact of IBD (Crohn's). The emotional impact of IBD is little discussed and often misunderstood.

My brother was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease the middle of November and spent several days in the hospital on IV antibiotic therapy and anti-inflammation medications.

Suffering from IBS/IBD or know someone who is? Find out more about IBD's and specifically Crohn's from someone who has lived with it for a decade or more.

As many as 1 million Americans have Crohn's disease. It's difficult to diagnose. Read the 10 things you as a patient or family member can do to make life with this insidious disease more manageable.

How my mother struggled through years of Crohn's Disease and how she finally found some relief.

I developed Crohn's Disease after a bout of amoebic dysentery I picked up in Jordan. It can be isolating and embarrassing, but the disease can be manageable with a little effort.

The term 'inflammatory bowel disease' is often used in describing chronic, inflammatory disorders that usually affect both the small and the large intestines. A prime example of this problem is Crohn's disease.

500,000 people in the United States has Crohn's Disease and my son is one of them.

Weathering a Crohn's flare up is not easy. Often a flare up lands you in the hospital. These tips help settle your flare up in its early stages and stay out of the hospital.

For women that suffer from Crohn's disease, complications involving gynecological health are not uncommon but can significantly impair fertility

It's been called a mystery disease with no known cause and no known cure. And it affects 1 million Americans. A new study offers hope of a link to some specific causes of Crohn's disease.

Troy A. McManus, a supply Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne's 3-4 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, is now training for a charity bike ride across North Carolina to raise money for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

Crohn's Disease is a very painful disorder related to the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Pediatricians have recently ..

As a person that has lived with moderate Crohn's disease for the past 20 years, my experiences may provide you with comfort, information, and maybe a little laugh. Enjoy!

Inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's are painful, embarrassing and inconvenient. But there are things you can do to minimize your risk of another flare-up. Here's what you need to know about natural herbal remedies for Crohn's disease.

My life took an amazing spin in 1998 when I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. The disease had spread throughout my small bowel and colon, and eventually led to a midnight emergency surgery in March, 2006, when it otherwise would have taken my life.

Crohn's disease is a disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract.

Interview with Author, Toni Whitley who discusses her battle with Crohn's Disease while balancing motherhood and a career.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are separate inflammatory bowel diseases, but are generally grouped together and similarly treated because of their similar symptoms.

Several new genetic risk factors have been identified for Crohn's Disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease.

My experience with Crohn's

This is an article about Crohn's disease.

Crohn's is an autoimmune disease. By this, we mean, that the body thinks that another part of the body is a foreign object.

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms of abdominal pain & frequent bowl movement between periods of inactivity & relapse. Tests can diagnosis this disease. Prochymal given fast tract status by FDA treat Crohn's disease.

Crohn's Disease was first discovered and named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn in 1932. It is a chronic, inflammatory disorder that affects the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

A personal story about dealing with Crohn's Disease. Also a motivational piece to give hope to those who suffer from chronic illnesses.

This article covers what Crohn's Disease is and available treatments.

Cronh's disease is often misdiagnosed. The cause of Crohn's disease remains unknown.

Crohn's disease can not be cured.

I am much more than the sum of this disease, and refused to give in to it.

This article will provide a brief overview of Crohn's disease.

Two of my close family members suffered from inflammatory bowel diseases, so I have spent a lot of my time reading and writing about the conditions. I believe that information is one key to successful treatment.

Dealing with Crohns disease. Symptoms, testing, and ways to cope.

What is it like to start out on a journey that would promise pain, discomfort, embarrassment, potential surgeries and aggressive treatments with medications which might make you just as sick as the disease itself - all at the tender age of 13.

Growing up, I thought my "problem" wasn't really a problem at all. Since I was born with it, I figured that everyone dealt with it, but as I got older I was wrong.

Just because it's your child who has the disease doesn't mean that it won't be a painful situation for you, also. Here's how to deal with common frustrations with doctors.

Remicade (Inflixamab) is a biologic agent. The FDA approved this drug in August 1998. It is given intravenously. The infusion takes between 2 to 3 hours. During the infusion, the patients heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels and temperature are monitored.