Coming out of denial.....

[Serephina13]

My name is Heather. I was diagnosed with Chrohns in 2006 after years of living with a-typical symtoms which made it difficult to diagnose. After three colonoscopies and a small intestinal x-ray it was ruled "UC/Chrohns" as my ulcers mainly effect 15 cm into my colon currently.....I have been on an array of different medications: Canasta, hydrocort enemas, Lialda, Asacol, Prednisone and now Azathioprine....and stool softener/Vitamin D suppements.

My symtoms (mucus, blood, chronic constipation) have been around for years and so I learned to "Normalize" them a bit so when finally diagnosed I just didn't want to believe it.....well, after a few rounds of prednisone and in/out of remission I FINALLY realize I need support of people who can understand what it is like to live with this disease.

 

[Grumbletum]

Hi Heather
Welcome to the forum Glad you found us. I saw your other post too regarding Imuran. I know what you mean about denial: am still getting my head round the fact that this disease and the medications are fir the long term.
Check out the Imuran sub- forum. Lots of us over there to keep you company and hopefully reading some of the posts will alleviate some of your worries.

 

[Jennjenn]

Hi welcome

You will find that this forum is filled with empathetic and supportive people. Glad you found the forum!

 

[xJillx]

Hi Heather! I am glad you joined the forum - you will certainly get the support you need here.

How long have you been on Aza? Have you seen an improvement yet? I hope it will put you in remission and keep you there for many, many years!

 

[scottmyster]

HI Heather, welcome to the forum. i hope the medication your taking will put you in remission too. see you around the forum . best wishes:rosette2:

scott

 

[Serephina13]

Thank you!

Already I feel more support than I have in a LONG time. Thank you all for your kind words!!!

I look forward to seeing you guys around the forum!!!

 

[marsham]

I have heard that we go through the stages of grief with long term illness. Acceptance is difficult but can also free you to move on. You say to yourself OK so this is my life. Now what!. You have to brave with this disease. Brave enough to face days of pain and keep going. Remember you are not alone we are here and listening.

Best wishes
M

 

[Astra]

Hiya Heather
and welcome

yes, you're no longer alone with this, lots of Crohnie friends here for you!
lotsa luv
Joan xxx

 

[HeatherMN]

Another Heather
Welcome to the forum, and yes, denial can be fun can't it? I've had this over 10 years and still have trouble getting my head around it. Sometimes I just wish I could be "normal", but my therapist says there is no such thing as "normal" anyway!

 

[Goldfish]

HI Heather Great to have you here. You'll love this forum. Its always here for you, as are we all of course. :welcome:

 

[Kit]

Welcome Heather! After being diagnosed in 2007, I think (Ok i know) I was in denial for a while too. There are a lot of good people on this forum who can help work through things and will talk about anything with you! Welcome again!