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[livorben89]

Hi,

Well it has finally happened. The doctors in the UK have finally diagnosed me with Crohn's Disease after 13 (nearly 14) years of being told nothing is wrong etc. Just having a really bad flare up at the moment and having trouble keeping food down, mainly in the evenings. Currently on steroids, not really sleeping that well either, constantly feel wired xD Trying to keep a smile on my face, but just had enough now. Sorry for the rant guys.

 

[Jison0612]

Thank GOD u know now u can get treated and start managing prayers ur way!!

 

[livorben89]

Unfortunately I lost my faith in God a very long time ago, going to start my new medication soon, but I keep hearing really bad things about it. Just makes me so angry that for years I was being told that it was all in my head etc.

 

[Jison0612]

I'm sorry to hear about ur loss of faith u will find ur way back once uve excperienced GOD it's always in u just don't wait to long cause bows the day to enjoy this life that JESUS died for u to have. And what meds did they put u on?

 

[livorben89]

That means alot, thank you. Unfortunately too much happened to make me have faith again. Currently on some steroids and then they are putting me on something beginning with 'A'. Really not liking the steroids, they seem to be keeping me awake.

 

[Essieluv]

Hey, I'm so sorry you have had such a hard time. It sucks to be diagnosed with an illness; and it's ok to be mad, angry, or sad. But you know what? Crohn's really isn't a death sentence. I know it can feel like it, believe me. But it's not. You can do everything a healthy person can do, and you can do it better because you've got Crohnie power. Seriously, having Crohn's is like a super-power. I mean, how awesome is it that we have a sixth sense for finding bathrooms in the middle of nowhere? Or that we have amazing poop jokes that we can tell? It'll get better, I promise. Now that you have a solid diagnoses, you can start to treat this pesky bug and you will feel better. As awful as it seems, this diagnoses is a step in the right direction. Hang in there and keep your chin up, ok?

 

[livorben89]

That is a really awesome way of looking at it! You have really made my day today saying that I can deal the diagnosis, It is just the fact everyone made out that I was lying for faking it. I know I can't compete in showjumping properly anymore like I wanted to, but as long as I can still get on a horse and have a bomb round and some fun then that is perfect for me As for the sixth sense in the bathroom, I have it tuned to a fine art now

 

[Axelfl3333]

You,ll find that now your on the correct medication that it,ll turn around,there's loads of decent advice on here about diet and medication.thing to remember though is the meds won,t flip a switch and suddenly everything is ok they normally take time so be patient hard I know.if you feel o.k or well enough exercise seems to help don,t know why just does,try to be regimented about times taking meds same routine every day.it does get better.good luck

 

[Axelfl3333]

Ps try to avoid the side effects leaflets with your meds there a cover your back exercise and beware dr google