Richelle is a busy mom/step-mom to 2 growing teenagers. Speaking from experience, Crohn’s and teenagers can lead to a busy life. Richelle has been battling Crohn’s for 4 years now and has had 2 surgeries thus far. We hope that is all she will have to go through. Richelle’s drugs of choice are Remicade, immodium, Lomotil, and a probiotic. With that drug combination, she has … Continue reading Meet Richelle
Natasha is a 3 year veteran of Crohn’s from Portland, OR. She has been fortunate of staying away from surgery, but that fear is real in her life. Remicade is her drug of choice right now and has been in remission for 6 months now. Even working in healthcare and going to school to be a nurse, it is difficult. Having to explain to others … Continue reading Meet Natasha
Kay is a busy mom (3), grandma (3), and great-grandma (4) from Texas has been a trooper dealing with Crohn’s for 48-50 years! In that timeframe, she has had 3 resections (section of her intestine removed) as a result of her Crohn’s. Kay has been on quite a few different medications, but her go-to drug right now is Entyvio. CBD oil and it has really cut … Continue reading Meet Kay
Jenelle is our first International Crohnnie profile and is from Nova Scotia. She has battled Crohn’s for 25 years now and been through 12 surgeries! In that 25 year timespan, she has been in remission for only 6 of them. Dealing with the pain is a daily challenge for Jenelle and is currently on pain meds to help her through the day. Jenelle shares the … Continue reading Meet Jenelle
Running and Chasing Medals with Crohn's Disease 