- Location
- Chicago, IL
I know, i know, i know...
Im going to get a bunch of comments about how I need to get on medicine.
To be frank, when I was diagnosed with Crohn's I didnt understand it.
In fact, I have had it for years and never realised there was an actual term for my condition. I just thought it was my luck. :yfaint:
My doctor put me on so many meds after I was diagnosed that I was miserable. (16 a day, 3xs a day totaling over $500 a month) :shifty-t:
Not only was I told I couldnt drink, had to quit smoking and had to change my diet (which all benefit me anyways) but I was given steroids which just made me hate everything. :thumbdown:
I lost 60% of my hair on my head, gained weight, turned into a very cynical person.
I broke up with my boyfriend of 6 years, I weighed the most I ever have, I was insecure with my image. :sign0085:
When I finally got off the medicine, I was so relieved that I didnt want to go back to the doctor for any kind of treatment options. In fact, I avoided the doctor all together for, well 3 years now.
Here I am 3 years later, I am healthy, still in remission. I had a few little problems po(o)p ups hear and there, but nothing like the flare I had which diagnosed me originally.
I know I need to get on medicine, I am frightened but I put my big girl undies on and made an appointment for 2 weeks from now with a new doctor.
I am writing this today to ask my fellow crohnies; What medicines do you take? Is it expensive? Any side effects?
Any advice/information would be extremely helpful!!
Thanks a bunch!
~Shay
Im going to get a bunch of comments about how I need to get on medicine.
To be frank, when I was diagnosed with Crohn's I didnt understand it.
In fact, I have had it for years and never realised there was an actual term for my condition. I just thought it was my luck. :yfaint:
My doctor put me on so many meds after I was diagnosed that I was miserable. (16 a day, 3xs a day totaling over $500 a month) :shifty-t:
Not only was I told I couldnt drink, had to quit smoking and had to change my diet (which all benefit me anyways) but I was given steroids which just made me hate everything. :thumbdown:
I lost 60% of my hair on my head, gained weight, turned into a very cynical person.
I broke up with my boyfriend of 6 years, I weighed the most I ever have, I was insecure with my image. :sign0085:
When I finally got off the medicine, I was so relieved that I didnt want to go back to the doctor for any kind of treatment options. In fact, I avoided the doctor all together for, well 3 years now.
Here I am 3 years later, I am healthy, still in remission. I had a few little problems po(o)p ups hear and there, but nothing like the flare I had which diagnosed me originally.
I know I need to get on medicine, I am frightened but I put my big girl undies on and made an appointment for 2 weeks from now with a new doctor.
I am writing this today to ask my fellow crohnies; What medicines do you take? Is it expensive? Any side effects?
Any advice/information would be extremely helpful!!
Thanks a bunch!
~Shay