Top Crohn s Accounts to Follow on Twitter Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Crohn's Disease Top Crohn s Accounts to Follow on Twitter Join the Crohn’s community on Twitter by following these handles. By Ashley WelchMedically Reviewed by Kareem Sassi, MD Reviewed: January 16, 2018 Medically Reviewed Shutterstock; iStock.com Living with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) isn’t easy. The flare-ups, fatigue, and social stigma can all add up to make people with The Crohn’s and TippiTV: An Inspiring New Series for People Living With Crohn’s A team of experts comes together to help three people with Crohn’s disease live their best lives. Watch now Thaila Skye has been living with Crohn’s disease since 2009. But the disease took a turn less than a year later, when she went into emergency surgery to have part of her colon removed. Skye now blogs about her life with IBD and the ups and downs of living with an ostomy bag. Her tweets tend to focus on her day-to-day life: updates on how eager she is to see an upcoming movie, or photos of herself wearing a new sweater. “Having Crohn’s disease and having a stoma shouldn’t rule your life,” she says, “and you should be able to focus on the things that make you happy.” Skye also hopes to inspire people who have been newly diagnosed or told that they need to have a stoma. “They can see that I’m just a normal person living life," she says. "I just happen to have a bowel condition." More in Crohn' s Disease TippiTV Ep 2 Midwestern Mom With Crohn s vs Food Diarrhea Dos and Don ts 10 Tips for Crohn s Inspiring Crohn s Accounts to Follow Now on Instagram What Men Should Know About Crohn s Disease NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Crohn' s Disease Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Crohn' s Disease Questions You Should Ask Your GI When You're Diagnosed With Crohn'sBy Natalie (Sparacio) HaydenSeptember 22, 2022 Resources for New Moms Living With IBDBy Natalie (Sparacio) HaydenSeptember 16, 2022 Can Medical Marijuana Improve Crohn’s Disease Symptoms? While some evidence suggests that cannabis use may help relieve Crohn’s symptoms, more research is needed to show disease improvement. Here’s what you...By Don RaufSeptember 16, 2022 Hispanic Americans Wait Longer for an IBD Diagnosis Than White Patients Rocio Castrillon, a Hispanic American, shares the story of her struggle to get an IBD diagnosis and discusses her work with the Crohn’s & Colitis ...By Kaitlin SullivanSeptember 15, 2022 Can Nutrition Therapy Keep Crohn’s Disease in Remission? Nutrition therapies such as exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) are more commonly used outside of the United States as a treatment for IBD. Learn about ...By Kaitlin SullivanJuly 26, 2022 What You Need to Know About the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet Certain diets may help control the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, but not every diet offers the same results.By Stacy KishJune 28, 2022 What Is Step Therapy for Crohn’s Disease? Even when doctors prescribe a medication, some insurance companies require you to try lower-cost drugs first, which could delay your ability to get the...By Jessica MigalaJune 23, 2022 The 5 Best Books for Living With Crohn’s Disease Pick up a copy of one of these books if you’re trying to better cope with Crohn’s disease.By Sarah Choueiry SimkinJune 23, 2022 6 Crohn’s Emergencies — and When to Go to the Hospital A Crohn’s flare can be painful, but it’s important to know when your symptoms are signaling an emergency. Here’s when to seek immediate care for a Crohn...By Elizabeth YunJune 23, 2022 Growing Up With a Pooch Could Be Key to Protecting Against Crohn’s Disease Living with a dog early in life may have a protective effect against Crohn’s disease, new research suggests.By Jordan M. DavidsonJune 9, 2022 See All MORE IN 19 Ways to Live Happier and Healthier If You Have Crohn’s Disease Crohn's Disease Resources What to Know About Managing Crohn’s Disease at Work Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges