Crohn-fucius Say...

Crohn-fucius say... how does a Crohnie avoid eating turkey at Thanksgiving?

......he eats ham.



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The Gut Microbiome

A few days ago I received an email from Kei Fujimura asking about doing a video conference regarding my Crohn's.  She's a PhD at the University of California San Francisco in the Division of Gastroenterology.
If she contacts you, please help her out and answer just a few questions on your Crohn's or IBD.  She's trying to understand "customers needs" when it comes to IBD patients.  It was a pleasant conversation and only 15 - 20 minutes long.
Any help with IBD will go a long way!!

Thanks Kei!

Crohnie Quote Of The Day

I have Crohn's, but I figure that it's just using my body, hitchin' a ride for a while....until something better comes along.


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Crohn-fucius Say.....

Crohn-fucius say..... your health is your life, take care of it.



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Filtered Water

You know, Brita should hire me as a "brita barometer".

Simply by drinking water, I can tell when it's time to change the filter.  After 20 years of drinking only filtered water, my Crohn's will start acting up when the Brita filter has stopped working and I'm basically drinking straight tap water.  Generally, the filter says it should be changed every 2 months.  Well, not in this house.  We use the water so much, that it needs to be changed at least once a month.  No need to mark it on the calendar or adjust the dial showing which month it needs to be changed.....just ask me and my Crohn's. 

It knows....it always knows.



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Girls Don't Poop......Really?!

WHAT!??  Girls poop???  Really?!!
LOL!  Couldn't resist

Saw this and couldn't help BUT post the link.
It's an actual product at www.poopourri.com or www.poopourri.ca

Have a look at this........

http://youtu.be/ZKLnhuzh9uY

Don't know if I would ever use this, but...there it is.
What will they think of next.......



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Crohnie Quote Of The Day

Saw this on Twitter and all Crohnie's can take this to heart, I think....

When things seem dark, take heart: What is embarrassing, painful, or horrifying now will make a great story in the future.


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Crohn-fucius Say...

Crohn-fucius say... the pain is all in your head..(bwwaaahaaahaaaahaaaa, ya right!!)



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Remicade : Day 414

I forgot to update my Remicade journey last Wednesday.
In my defense, I had a colonoscopy on the Tuesday, then the infusion on the Wednesday, so I've been pretty tired......plus yesterday was my wedding anniversary, 11 years.
The infusion went well this time, no worries about the IV, like I usually do.  Slipped right in to my hand, no problem.  But, I'm assuming because of the colonoscopy the day before, I was sooooo tired and struggled to stay awake during the infusion.
I'm normally very tired the day or two following the infusion, but this time was two-fold.....but still have to go to work.  Thank god I don't operate heavy machinery.
The other thing I noticed, is that the abscesses seem to be going down....finally!
All in all.....a good infusion this time. (knock on wood)

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Crohn-fucius Say...

Crohn-fucius say...Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.