Browsing the archives for the Crohns category

Post-basketball Crohn’s soreness

Well, my writhing intestines calmed down shortly before basketball. Unfortunately I was still a bit crampy and had no energy what so ever at basketball. I also had a harder time than usual catching my breath. I did not play very well, but it was a good workout anyhow. While I am in one of [...]

Writhing Intestines

“Cheese and Rice!!!” (a.k.a. Jesus Christ) I can feel my intestines writhing around today! Not good! I am counting the days until my next Remicade infusion. (4 days) Friday cannot come soon enough. I am tempted to call and try and get the appointment moved sooner, but for now I have halted [...]

List of Celebrities And Famous People with Crohn’s Disease

http://celebritydisease.blogspot.com/2007/10/list-of-celebrities-and-famous-people_20.html
I found this list at the site above – I did not compile it. So, I don’t know how accurate it is. I did find it interesting though. Enjoy!
-Benner
It is a short list, so I will just put it here too…
* Alfred the Great
* Anastacia, an American pop singer
* Claire Chitham, a New Zealand actress.
* [...]

What is Crohn’s Disease (part III)

Crohn’s Disease Complications.
The compilcations of Crohn’s Disease can fall into 3 categories: Intestinal, Extra-intestinal and Nutritional.
Intestinal complications of Crohn’s disease include obstruction (blockage) and perforation of the small intestine, abscesses, fistulae, and intestinal bleeding. Massive distention or dilatation of the colon, and rupture of the intestine are potentially life–threatening complications. Both generally require surgery, but, [...]