F@ck Crohns!

[NateM]

I was diagnosed when I was in 7th grade. Before being diagnosed, I spent most of my childhood laying on the couch tired and with a terrible stomach ache. Every month or so, I get terrible pains and the only way to get rid of them is to puke everything out of my stomach. Im almost done with college and I still look like im 16. I have a baby face, am super skinny and the meds im taking gives me terrible acne. For once I just want to look and feel normal. I try to stay positive, but when I spend the whole night puking, I just want to quit. Just trade this body in for a healthy new one. I refuse to have kids, because if I passed this on to them, I would feel terrible.I'm sure it could be a lot worse, but it could also be a lot better. Well, that's my rant. Thanks for reading and go to hell crohn's!!

 

[Ihurt]

Hey Nate,

I am sorry you are having a bad time. I have not been dx with crohns, I am still trying to figure out what is wrong with me. I am going through tests, but have hit some rough patches and had issues with the tests. However I do know what it is like to suffer. I have other health issues which are awfully debilitating. Just want you to know you are not alone. I agree ( f*** crohns, and all the other nasty diseases out there!!! Amen to that!

I know they say God never gives us more than we can handle, but sometimes I question that....

Hang in there Nate.








QUOTE=NateM;530759]I was diagnosed when I was in 7th grade. Before being diagnosed, I spent most of my childhood laying on the couch tired and with a terrible stomach ache. Every month or so, I get terrible pains and the only way to get rid of them is to puke everything out of my stomach. Im almost done with college and I still look like im 16. I have a baby face, am super skinny and the meds im taking gives me terrible acne. For once I just want to look and feel normal. I try to stay positive, but when I spend the whole night puking, I just want to quit. Just trade this body in for a healthy new one. I refuse to have kids, because if I passed this on to them, I would feel terrible.I'm sure it could be a lot worse, but it could also be a lot better. Well, that's my rant. Thanks for reading and go to hell crohn's!![/QUOTE]

 

[BigMike]

I was diagnosed when I was in 7th grade. Before being diagnosed, I spent most of my childhood laying on the couch tired and with a terrible stomach ache. Every month or so, I get terrible pains and the only way to get rid of them is to puke everything out of my stomach. Im almost done with college and I still look like im 16. I have a baby face, am super skinny and the meds im taking gives me terrible acne. For once I just want to look and feel normal. I try to stay positive, but when I spend the whole night puking, I just want to quit. Just trade this body in for a healthy new one. I refuse to have kids, because if I passed this on to them, I would feel terrible.I'm sure it could be a lot worse, but it could also be a lot better. Well, that's my rant. Thanks for reading and go to hell crohn's!!

I'm always good for a "Fuck Crohn's!" myself! Haha

I'm an outsider on this forum, but I just want you to know that in my short time here, I've witnessed ALOT of posts from people that know your pain. RELY on these people!
As far as the meds go, my lady who has Crohn's, uses cannabis with fantastic results. She hasn't had a flare since February, and she has it on lock. I don't know if it's weird for me suggest this or not, but have you tried using it to help with your symptoms? She uses it frequently to control nausea and she lives about as normal a life as one can imagine.
I honestly don't know the etiquette of saying such things, especially since I have no first hand experience with your disease, but I want to pass on what I've witnessed. She does not take any meds/steroids.

 

[NateM]

Cannabis as in smoking marijuana? I have always heard that smoking is bad if you have intestinal problems. I would give it a try if it would work

I'm always good for a "Fuck Crohn's!" myself! Haha

I'm an outsider on this forum, but I just want you to know that in my short time here, I've witnessed ALOT of posts from people that know your pain. RELY on these people!
As far as the meds go, my lady who has Crohn's, uses cannabis with fantastic results. She hasn't had a flare since February, and she has it on lock. I don't know if it's weird for me suggest this or not, but have you tried using it to help with your symptoms? She uses it frequently to control nausea and she lives about as normal a life as one can imagine.
I honestly don't know the etiquette of saying such things, especially since I have no first hand experience with your disease, but I want to pass on what I've witnessed. She does not take any meds/steroids.

 

[BigMike]

I will be seeing her tonight and ask her specifics and see if it's something she herself would recommend.

 

[Susan2]

Hi Nate. :welcome: You have been doing it hard, but you've come to the right place to get support and possibly find some things to try that might improve life for you.

If you are interested in following it up, there are a number of threads on the use of medical marijuana HERE.

I hope you don't mind but here's a hug :hug:

 

[Guest9283]

Cannabis can be very helpful. It should not make your crohn's worse. If you are worried about smoking it, you can always get a vaporizer, which is the safest - no smoke. Or you could make edibles. Start on a smaller amount first. Best of luck to ya - just hang in there

 

[Earnellzwifey]

I use it when I have not eaten for several days or if I have really bad nausea. I smoke it and have not any problems with it. Thought I just throw my 2 cents in there. Hope you find relief soon.

 

[UnXmas]

I'm so sorry to hear this disease has caused you so much suffering. I do hope you rethink your reasons for not having children, if you did mean that seriously. A life with Crohn's is still a life worth having!
Do you feel this way all the time, or are things particularly bad right now? Is there anything you can do to make things better? More support from people around you? Better doctors and a new treatment plan? There must be something. :hug:

 

[PlaceboEffect]

Nate. Just got diagnosed with indeterminate colitis at 32 years of age back in June. Your a veteran and things could always be worse! Look for positives and positive is all that you will get out of life!

 

[BigBro]

Hey Nate!

I'm new to the forum and I want to say you couldn't have voiced your frustration any better .

I'm currently working with my lil brother now. He's just been recently diagnosed with Crohn's, he's currently gotten several pieces of his small bowel removed, and he's got a stoma while the second fistula heals. I really... really hate it and he's too young to be put through this. F*$% Crohn's indeed.

I'm here to encourage you - push through it. You can do it! Everyone here (including myself) have a different story but I'm sure we've all crossed this path in some way, somewhere...

 

[BigMike]

Hey Nate,

It figures, the night I was gonna be seeing her she felt sick in the afternoon and she ended up needing to cancel. Ya dude, F Crohn's indeed!

I haven't forgotten about you and will ask her when I see her next. Good luck and STAY STRONG!