Hi everyone,
It's been a long time since I posted on these boards. My 2 sons were diagnosed with Crohn's in 2003 & 2004, respectively. I tell people that in 2003 a 800lb gorilla moved into my house. You wake up every morning and the first thing on your mind is "how will my boys feel today".
The older son (2003) is doing well and in remission. He has graduated college and married. The younger son (2004) has had a worse time of it. But, to his credit, he has managed to maintain a normal-ish life and just graduated from college as well. But, it's his issue I need answers about.
He is now 22 years old so I don't go to his Doc appts anymore so the info I get is through him. And...he is the type of person who nevers asks questions much to his Mom's annoyance. LOL The last 7 years of his life have been a series of pills, then a year of Humira, and then back to pills. Now, they added 6 weeks of prednisone.
His Crohn's is mostly in the lower colon and the chronic inflammation and scar tissue has caused a narrowing. He is scheduled for a colonoscopy and a procedure to fix the issue at the end of June.
Is this a stricture? It sure sounds like it from some of the other posts. I'm trying to get more info on what the procedure is and what his diet and care should be. Anybody know of any good links to get detailed info on how I can help? He lives at home and I want to make sure that I keep the right foods on hand and do what I can.
thanks
Just a Mom who wants to help.
It's been a long time since I posted on these boards. My 2 sons were diagnosed with Crohn's in 2003 & 2004, respectively. I tell people that in 2003 a 800lb gorilla moved into my house. You wake up every morning and the first thing on your mind is "how will my boys feel today".
The older son (2003) is doing well and in remission. He has graduated college and married. The younger son (2004) has had a worse time of it. But, to his credit, he has managed to maintain a normal-ish life and just graduated from college as well. But, it's his issue I need answers about.
He is now 22 years old so I don't go to his Doc appts anymore so the info I get is through him. And...he is the type of person who nevers asks questions much to his Mom's annoyance. LOL The last 7 years of his life have been a series of pills, then a year of Humira, and then back to pills. Now, they added 6 weeks of prednisone.
His Crohn's is mostly in the lower colon and the chronic inflammation and scar tissue has caused a narrowing. He is scheduled for a colonoscopy and a procedure to fix the issue at the end of June.
Is this a stricture? It sure sounds like it from some of the other posts. I'm trying to get more info on what the procedure is and what his diet and care should be. Anybody know of any good links to get detailed info on how I can help? He lives at home and I want to make sure that I keep the right foods on hand and do what I can.
thanks
Just a Mom who wants to help.