This is a good question, and the answer may not be what you think. You may say “Why would I still need to get blood tests when I am healthy?” While there is no one right answer for everyone, most people will greatly benefit from having a blood test every couple of months, or however [...]
As you may or may not know I am also from New Zealand, at the top of the south island. If you live in New Zealand I would be very interested in getting in contact with you and sharing your experiences of Crohn’s Disease. You can get in touch with me (Andrew) at support@healcrohnsnow.com. The [...]
Eating properly can be an issue for some people with Crohn’s Disease when traveling, usually if you are overseas. In your own country it usually won’t be too difficult to find the kinds of foods you need. If you go outside your own country where you are not sure what foods will be available, it [...]
Whether you are a male or female the good news is that yes you can still have children safely. The fertility rates for women that have Crohn’s Disease are the same as woman that don’t have Crohn’s Disease. If you have active disease or a flare up of Crohn’s, being a woman your fertility may [...]
Well this really depends on your perspective and how you see the world. For many years when I was very sick and depressed I thought Crohn’s Disease was a major curse making my life a living hell. While those times being sick were no fun and nearly drove me insane, looking back in hindsight Crohn’s [...]
This is a good question. Exercise is important for everyone, when you have Crohn’s Disease it is especially important. Your level of fitness has an effect on how well your digestion works, when you are fitter your digestion is more efficient. You digest food more slowly giving you a more steady release of energy over [...]
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