Own Your Crohn’s

Empowering the Chronically Ill & Disabled to Lead Fuller Lives

Pain and Fatigue in IBD: Provider and Patient Perspectives

Pain and Fatigue in IBD: Provider and Patient Perspectives

Raise your hand if you’ve dealt with chronic pain and fatigue living with IBD. Pain and fatigue are two common complaints amongst Crohn’s & ulcerative colitis patients whether disease is active or in remission. And oftentimes, it’s the least...
Managing Ostomy Care in the Era of Covid-19

Managing Ostomy Care in the Era of Covid-19

Many of us with chronic illnesses have struggled throughout this pandemic with accessing timely care. One issue I’ve faced is because of my gastroparesis and other functional gastrointestinal conditions (IBS, SIBO etc.) acting up, my weight has been fluctuating a lot...
~ OYC Trailblazers ~ Amy & Terrell: Crohn-ically Ever After

~ OYC Trailblazers ~ Amy & Terrell: Crohn-ically Ever After

My name is Amy Btiebet Washington, I’m 34 years old and live in Ohio. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when I was 26 (in 2012).  Initially, I thought I had a terrible flu, but after a few days of symptoms, I was rushed to the hospital with a 106-degree fever....