Fml

[Leslie]

My apologies for ranting. I recognize many of you are in my shoes or much worse.

I'm already in this emotionally weak state, last week my doctor said I need to get on Remicade indefinitely. Excited something might finally get me in remission but the side effects sound scary. So at work I get really sick today after eating just a palm full of soup. Really sick, I'm going to the bathroom every ten minutes and a fart slipped around co-workers. (Please tell me this has happened to someone :frown:. There is no way to play off going to the bathroom so much, everyone notices, some people are empathic, some look with judgment. However, I power through the day even having to work late.

At this point I would rather die then use the cheap toilet paper at work, my ass hurts, I decide I can make it home (I know, I know). So not noticing how much I'm speeding a cop pulls me over. I held the cry in the whole day... I broke in front of this cop. Honestly trying to explain my situation, I tell him I'm sick, I have Crohn's disease, I need to go to the bathroom and I just want to go home. It's pathetic, there mascara everywhere and I can barely hold my papers straight. He gives me the ticket, after I explain the most embarrassing story ever. Cold hearted *******.

And here I am, in my pajamas with daylight still out, eating as little as possible until I get through work tomorrow. I don't want another day tomorrow like today.

I'm normally more held together.... it just hit me wrong today.

 

[xJillx]

Yup, it's harder to hide the gas these days. To be honest, just this morning I thought I was safe to let a little go in my office. But 2 seconds later a co-worker walks in. Can't get a break. And speaking of which, I can't believe the cop gave you a ticket! I mean, I am sure he's heard lots of stories from people, but I am sure your emotions should have shown you were telling the truth.

I hope today was a better day for you!

 

[Jefferson]

Hi Leslie,

I work at a court here in Michigan and while I don't agree with the officer giving you a ticket he was just doing his job. I've been with the courts for nearly 25 years and having to go to the bathroom is a common excuse. That said, this is what you should do: Contact the court either in writing or by phone. In Michigan you have 3 options on a ticket: Responsible, responsible with an explanation, and Not responsible. Write the court a letter letting the judge or magistrate know you realized you were speeding but you had a serious reason. I don't know where you're from or what kind of points system your DMV uses, but if you write the court or even schedule a hearing, chances are you'll come out, no pun intended, smelling like a rose :rosette2:

It's awful what you went through and I hope it never happens again. I wish you all the luck in the world with your ticket, if you need anything, let me know.

 

[Leslie]

Thank you everyone for your responses! Sometimes the everyday problems that arise with Crohn's seem ridiculous, it helps to hear how everyone else deals with theses ridiculous problems. Jessica- it's a great suggestion, I'll pack a girlie bag
Jefferson- I'll call the court and talk to them. Maybe I'll write a letter too when I get the judge's name. Thank you for your informed advice. I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[Jessica]

Definitely keep us posted.
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