Crohn's and Colitis Awareness

🎄 It’s the most wonderful time....to spread positive ostomy awareness! 😉🎅🏾 @CrohnsColitisFn @CrohnsColitisUK @getgutsycanada @MeUndies @SELFmagazine @WomensHealthMag @glamourmag @IBD_FloMD #GutlessandGlamorous #MeUndies

Researchers have devised a new potential treatment strategy for #Crohns, #colitis that works by eliminating pathogenic T cells & encouraging the proliferation of regulatory T cells. Tested in mice & cells from patients with Crohn's disease. fcld.ly/mwjjysm @SciImmunology

Tonight, Amy Dowden talks about her battle with Crohn's disease.

Researchers at the University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS FT have reportedly found a new way to successfully treat a rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease using bone marrow transplantation. bit.ly/2GUWmXC

Crohn' and Colitis is unlike normal fatigue. It feels like your moving through thick mud, and through thick fog. There's a difference between being tired and from a lack of being autoimmune disease tired.

Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Your mental health matters. Don’t be afraid to talk about it. It’s okay to not be ok.

Devastating news today that #IBD legend Prof Paul Rutgeerts passed away. He was a giant and leader and the nicest gentleman in the truest sense. We owe him thanks for so much in our field including our approaches to post-op #Crohns, TDM, much more. RIP researchgate.net/scientific-con…

@sonyagoins1 Sending you lots of love and strength.

Chemo is rough on my body. I'm in the hospital again. Hopefully, IV meds will kick in, and I can go home soon. #breastcancer

Meet an inspiring young women talking about chronic illness and mental health - each voice can voice can change the world bit.ly/2Fbu9ej #crohns #colitis

Do you ever have issues explaining to others what it is like to live with an autoimmune disease - especially if you don't look sick #Crohns #colitis

Study may explain why cannabis plant can reduce symptoms of various bowel conditions bit.ly/33A9JFo #Crohns #Colitis

The most precious gift you can give to someone with a chronic illness is your time and attention – Daniel Waddington

Young mother shares a powerful insightful story about living with Crohn's disease and a stoma. Read their story here: shorturl.at/mKNTU insta: shorturl.at/delF5 #Crohns #ostomy

I prefer to write the news rather than make the news, but today I’ve done both to raise awareness of #IBD and help people to be #stomaaware. @CrohnsColitisUK @CrohnsColitisFn

Our disease may be invisible but many people with Crohn's or Colitis suffer from joint pain. Arthritis causes swelling of the joints and a reduction in flexibility. For some, it can be debilitating to the point of forcing them to stop working.

Ciera was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when she was 8 years-old. Every fortnight she has injections (humira) to stop her immune system attacking itself. Despite all she is going through, she always have a smile on her face. Read their full story here: bit.ly/3mZPOYd

Having to constantly defend my illness and beg to be taken seriously is harder to handle the pain and fatigue. Just because you're in remission doesn't mean your symptoms disappear - A Crohn's warrior

"I struggled to accept my body and never saw myself as beautiful. It caused me to hate who I was and I never felt like I was good enough." Read Jessica's Ulcerative Colitis story: bit.ly/2Sbhgnt

Researchers has found that the drug tofacitinib approved by FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, can repair permeability defects in the intestine. Learn more here: bit.ly/3kYIw4X #TeamIBD

Just because people can't see your Crohn's or Colitis symptoms, doesn't mean its not there and can be life-threatening.