What are the Symptoms of Crohn's Disease?

Crohn's disease is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that affects the digestive tract. It causes chronic inflammation in the lining of the gastrointestinal system and can affect the mouth, esophagus, small and large intestines, and the anus.

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Crohn's Disease Symptoms

There is no cure for Crohn's disease, but Crohn's disease treatment can help you manage your triggers and symptoms, reduce inflammation, and improve your quality of life. Without treatment, Crohn's disease can be progressive, debilitating, and potentially life-threatening. It can even lead to other autoimmune diseases or colon cancer.

Crohn’s symptoms and triggers vary. Severe cases can cause inflammation of not only the digestive tract but also the liver, joints, eyes, and skin. As a chronic disease, symptoms generally come on gradually, with occasional flare-ups followed by periods of remission when Crohn's disease symptoms may be minimal.

Common Crohn's Disease Symptoms Checklist:

Diarrhea
Fatigue
Abdominal pain and cramping
Constipation
Unintentional weight loss
Malnutrition
Rectal pain or bleeding

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CASE STUDY

Giana's Case with Crohn's Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Giana was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2001 and rheumatoid arthritis in 2004. In February 2019, she began treatment with Humira 40mg weekly and prednisone 10mg daily for poorly controlled Crohn’s and RA. She was also using tramadol regularly to control pain. Giana was aware that food affected her disease and symptoms and ate an extremely restrictive diet, fearing that deviation from her “tolerated” foods would aggravate her autoimmunity.

After 16 weeks on the Mymee Program, Giana had a much better understanding of what specific foods she needed to avoid to control her symptoms and, importantly, was able to safely reintroduce many healthy foods back into her diet. Giana reported feeling “almost normal” again and enjoyed many days with reduced or no pain and significant improvements in quality of life, including being able to enjoy independent walks outdoors.

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Speak with a Mymee Health Coach about Your Crohn's Disease Symptoms

In your first virtual session with a Mymee Health Coach, you can expect to be truly listened to about your individual Crohn's disease experience. Backed by a board-certified rheumatologist and a licensed naturopathic doctor, our Health Coaches work with you over time to create a personalized Crohn's disease treatment plan to identify and remove your symptom triggers.

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Success Stories

I used to wake up and only look forward to napping later on. Now I can't even nap if I wanted to because I have much energy.

- Sathvik, living with Crohn's & Psoriatic Arthritis

Going into the program I was hoping for a positive outcome, but I never imagined I’d be where I am today.

- Shannon

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