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I’ve been living with Crohn’s disease for over a decade.

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I have tried alotof heating pads, but Pure Enrichment makes my favorites, by far.

I own three one for my bedroom, one for my office, and one for travel.

I start my mornings with this, particularly if my stomach is particularly upset or Im feeling bloated.

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Dr. May says her patients have reported soothing impacts on abdominal pain from peppermint, as well.

These medications can be game-changers for Crohns symptoms, but they dont come withoutside effects.

She swears by Seventh Generations wipes.

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“You want something thats really inert, mild, and soothing,” she advises.

“Its such an unfortunate paradox for our [Crohns] patients,” Dr. May says.

But when symptoms flare up, doctors often prescribe steroids like prednisone.

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“This is simple, but I love a good and discreet pill organizer,” Nurse Fowler says.

My worst flare, in 2016, lasted almost a full year.

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