Hi my name is Claire. I was diagnosed with CD in Nov 2009 after extensive exploratory tests! No amount of the usual drugs worked Prednisolone, Azath,Asacol,Pentasa. Thankfully my Consultant realised i was in a bad way and rushed me into hospital for a bowel resection in April 2011 I had 12inches of the small and large bowel removed. But this operation has left me with severe diarrhea- the Consultant said this is mechanical as my body can no longer absorb the fluid or nutrients which is why i have chronic diarrhea! I work full time within a high school as a senior Cover Supervisor which basically means i take the lesson when the regular teacher is absent, i am also responsible for 3 other members of my team plus a lot of extra admin which was given to me. As you can imagine my job can be very stressful! (100 minute lessons-3 lesson day)
I have struggled ever since to try and manage this not only at work but every day life, i can honestly say i have at least one accident a day!!
I was also diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in 2012 which affects my knees,wrists and elbows they become swollen and stiff. I am currently on 20mg of Humira and now starting 7mg of Methotrexate which i inject myself.
As you can imagine i have had a lot of time off due to these diseases and i must say my employer has been very supportive. However now the Occ Health has said because of the diarrhea he reccomends i shouldnt go in the classroom but of course the school are saying well if you cant do that aspect of the job then basically there isnt a job for you (in so many words) i am a single mother with a 19 yr old son who helps me alot. I rent my property
so to lose my job seems like the end of the world. I want to work but not so many hours a day and no classroom! I am looking at DLA but its so hard to get it. Help! any advice?
I have struggled ever since to try and manage this not only at work but every day life, i can honestly say i have at least one accident a day!!
I was also diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in 2012 which affects my knees,wrists and elbows they become swollen and stiff. I am currently on 20mg of Humira and now starting 7mg of Methotrexate which i inject myself.
As you can imagine i have had a lot of time off due to these diseases and i must say my employer has been very supportive. However now the Occ Health has said because of the diarrhea he reccomends i shouldnt go in the classroom but of course the school are saying well if you cant do that aspect of the job then basically there isnt a job for you (in so many words) i am a single mother with a 19 yr old son who helps me alot. I rent my property
so to lose my job seems like the end of the world. I want to work but not so many hours a day and no classroom! I am looking at DLA but its so hard to get it. Help! any advice?
I take is testing has been done to confirm that your crohn's is actually settled? I have heard of others having this problem and that psyllium husks can help - have you ever tried these? Do the docs ever check your vitamin levels? Do certain foods make it worse at all? I'm afraid I don't know anything regarding DLA so I cannot advise on this though.
