By Lenora Claire, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was 13 and red spots appeared on my elbows and knees. It was mild until my early 20s, when it was upgraded to moderate…
Year: 2023
By Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD, as told to Jodi Helmer When you have psoriasis, your immune system overreacts and causes inflammation. It can cause plaques — red, thick, itchy, inflamed patches of skin — along with silver-colored scales, cracked skin,…
By Allison C. Billi, MD, PhD, as told to Jodi Helmer For the 7.5 million Americans diagnosed with psoriasis, it can be disheartening to hear that there’s no cure. But there are several treatments that can help keep this autoimmune…
By Sarah Keitt, as told to Hallie Levine I’ve lived with inflammatory bowel disease since 1990, when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Thankfully, my symptoms resolved with surgery, but about 6 years ago I began to experience a recurrence…
By Michelle Pickens, as told to Danny Bonvissuto As early as I can remember, I’ve had issues with my health. When I was little, I had severe constipation, nausea, vomiting, and food sensitivities. As I got older, those symptoms transitioned…
Nov. 3, 2023 — Intermittent fasting has become a popular, and effective, way to lose weight. According to the International Food Information Council, the weight-loss method surpassed all others in the past year as the most popular way to achieve results. Around 10%…
Crohn’s disease can take years to diagnose, and you may try therapies like biologics and surgery. Find support to help you reach career and personal goals with Crohn’s. [og_img] 2023-11-03 20:26:17
Despite her insurance and health care, it took decades for her to get a Crohn’s diagnosis. See how it changed her life and how she’s helping others. [og_img] 2023-11-03 20:32:01
By Christina Gentile, PsyD, as told to Barbara Brody First things first: Stress does not cause Crohn’s disease. But physical ailments often overlap with mental ones. And Crohn’s is hardly the exception. Research suggests that people with inflammatory bowel disease (such…
Crohn’s disease can affect your entire body. A doctor explains what to expect. [og_img] 2023-11-03 20:35:11