You Might Be A Crohnie...

If you can just LOOK at food and tell how long it'll take from the time you eat it until you have to go to the bathroom
....you might be a Crohnie


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Remicade: Day 666

Today I thought I would bring my laptop with me to my infusion.
I noticed that today is the 666th day of Remicade.....interesting.....no problems so far today.  The needle went in smooth (thanks to 15 minutes with the heating pad on my hand, plumping up the old veins)
I have my "infusion day" shirt on........

Had another lady in here see it and want one.....so I'm thinking maybe I should start taking orders and send proceeds to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundations.....hmmmmm

Time to rest now.....

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Crohn's Disease Through Art

One mans experience with IBD through his Art.....awesome


"Canterbury photographer Sam Sword illustrates his journey with IBD through his art.

Follow Sam's story as he talks us through the emotions and thoughts behind each photograph.

This powerful exhibition was launched at Parliament on 2 July 2013."


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Crohnie Quote Of The Day

When talking with someone, either on the phone or in person, and you tell them that you have to go because you need to go to the washroom......it's not "code" for 'please, keep talking'




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Crohns Blogs

A big "Thank you" shout out to Healthline.com for voting this blog as one of the 12 Best Crohns Disease Blogs of The Year for 2014. 


"Vern is a self-described "Crohnie" whose blog, Leaving the Seat Down, is frequently updated and also frequently entertaining. If you’re Crohnie-curious, his "You Might Be A Crohnie" section is a must-read. Like much of the rest of the blog, it’s also very funny.
Vern's ability to continue rocking with whatever Crohn's rolls his way is truly inspirational. He started painting in 2010 as a form of art therapy, and you can enjoy many of his paintings on the site."


I am once again, humbled and honored to be selected amongst my fellow Crohns bloggers.
I'm glad to be able to help, as we all need it.


Thanks Healthline !!

You Might Be A Crohnie...

If after going to the bathroom, you come out, exhausted and out of breath like you just ran a marathon
...you might be a Crohnie




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Crohnie Quote Of The Day

Scars are just tattoos with better stories


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40,000

WOW !!
Today, this blog reached, and surpassed, the 40,000 page view mark.  I never in my wildest.....well, maybe my wildest dreams....but never in a million years did I ever think it would get to this point.
Sometimes I write because I want to, sometimes because I feel I have to and sometimes just because I need a laugh and maybe that day, someone needs a laugh as well.
Whatever I can do to help, myself and others, I'll keep trying to do.


Thanks to everyone who stops by for a look. 

Funding Boost for Crohn's Research

I recently read an article in today's Vancouver Sun,
 http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Crohn+disease+hits+kids+with+family+roots+South+Asia/9741766/story.html, talking about the link between Crohn's Disease and people from South Asia.
But within this article, was a link to the GEM project (http://www.gemproject.ca/category/news/) and the announcement of a commitment of  $10 million towards Crohn's research, followed by another $4 million from fundraising. 
I would like to thank the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust for the large donation towards the annihilation of this disease.


Thanks




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Crohnie Quote Of The Day

A Crohn's flareup is like an earthquake.....you know it's gonna happen, you just don't know when.


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