Own Your Crohn’s

Empowering the Chronically Ill & Disabled to Lead Fuller Lives

When Diagnoses Accumulate: My Sjögren’s Story

When Diagnoses Accumulate: My Sjögren’s Story

April marks Sjögren’s Syndrome Awareness Month, so I thought it was high time I shared my Sjögren’s diagnosis journey now that I’m finally getting answers and treatment to deal with a condition that has been plaguing me for years. It all started in November after my...
Real Talk About Recovery

Real Talk About Recovery

Recovery…it’s not something we talk about enough. Surgery, like the classic Bollywood love story, takes precedence but the moment the couple gets together, they live happily ever and we never hear about the rest. Same thing with the rush and excitement of...
Saravanan’s Exercise Tips as a Crohnie & Ostomate

Saravanan’s Exercise Tips as a Crohnie & Ostomate

As an ostomate and IBD patient, many people often ask me if I am able to play sports. I tell them ‘YES’. Yes, we can actively participate in sport activities, but there may be  some restrictions. For example, Larry  Nance Jr. is an NBA star who has Crohn’s disease...
Gaurav’s Covid-19 Journey as a Crohn’s Patient in India

Gaurav’s Covid-19 Journey as a Crohn’s Patient in India

Greetings! I’m Gaurav Sengupta, a 32-year-old IBD patient advocate from India. I currently live in Kolkata and run a plastic manufacturing business of my own. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease back in 2015 when I was working as a Corporate Banker in the UAE. I...