It's been a rough last few months but finally know what's wrong with me. I'm a very healthy person. Or was until the last few months. However, the more I learn about Crohns symptoms I realize I've been having them for years on and off. The pain and other symptoms only recently became bad enough for me to seek medical treatment.
Now that I've been diagnosed I have to make decisions going forward. So far I'm not facing surgery. My doctor has recommended medication. I'm 48 years old and up to now I don't even take ANY medications for anything unless I really have to. I'm a big believer in diet and excercise. I already know with Crohns this will help but is not going to be enough. I was a little too upset at the news of my diagnosis to have been paying attention to the medication my Dr suggested. I refused to take anything until I knew more about Crohns.
I've learned a lot in the past week. I already know some things about eating. I had already figured out I feel better eating very small amounts. I've started recording every single thing I eat or drink in detail. I've already identified some problem foods. This has not stopped me from losing another 12 pounds in the last few weeks. I do well for a few days and then can't eat. After having a bad day or two then I'm afraid to eat. I eventually eat. I eventually have another bad day or two and the cycle repeats. This cannot continue indefinitely. I will lose a war of attrition.
The symptom that bothers me most is fatigue. It's like I feel drugged at times. Getting plenty of rest helps but I cannot find anything to get my energy back. I haven't had where I felt like I had a normal energy level since last September. I'm a very mentally strong willed person so most of the time I push myself past it. I own a business and don't have much choice. I've hired an assistant to lessen my work load but this has only helped to a point. I still have days where...well you all know how the bad days go.
So any advice on medications would be really appreciated. I do have other symptoms but getting control of my weight loss and fatigue are my biggest concerns.
Now that I've been diagnosed I have to make decisions going forward. So far I'm not facing surgery. My doctor has recommended medication. I'm 48 years old and up to now I don't even take ANY medications for anything unless I really have to. I'm a big believer in diet and excercise. I already know with Crohns this will help but is not going to be enough. I was a little too upset at the news of my diagnosis to have been paying attention to the medication my Dr suggested. I refused to take anything until I knew more about Crohns.
I've learned a lot in the past week. I already know some things about eating. I had already figured out I feel better eating very small amounts. I've started recording every single thing I eat or drink in detail. I've already identified some problem foods. This has not stopped me from losing another 12 pounds in the last few weeks. I do well for a few days and then can't eat. After having a bad day or two then I'm afraid to eat. I eventually eat. I eventually have another bad day or two and the cycle repeats. This cannot continue indefinitely. I will lose a war of attrition.
The symptom that bothers me most is fatigue. It's like I feel drugged at times. Getting plenty of rest helps but I cannot find anything to get my energy back. I haven't had where I felt like I had a normal energy level since last September. I'm a very mentally strong willed person so most of the time I push myself past it. I own a business and don't have much choice. I've hired an assistant to lessen my work load but this has only helped to a point. I still have days where...well you all know how the bad days go.
So any advice on medications would be really appreciated. I do have other symptoms but getting control of my weight loss and fatigue are my biggest concerns.