Hi All

[grendo]

Hi all I was just told a month ago that I had crohn's disease I have been dealing with the pains for about 5 years now but untill last month was kept being told by doctors that I was lactose interolent or had ulcers. I'm still not to sure what happens to people who have this disease other then having to possibley have a lot of surgerys on your bowels. I realise this isn't really that long of a post but I'm not to good at writing down things but I will try my best here and hope to make new friends who I can share the good and bad times with. Thanks all Grendo

 

[farm]

Welcome. Not everyone with Crohns has to have surgery. Mine was treated with meds for over 14 years. I did have to have surgery, but not everyone does!

 

[misscris]

welcome Grendo

 

[GoJohnnyGo]

Initial diagnosis is a tough thing to go through. On one hand, it's a relief to put a name to what you're going through, but on the other hand a whole new scary world of worse-case scenarios opens up. I guess all I can say is to keep a level head throughout it all (tough to do, I realize). Folks here are more than happy to walk you through stuff, so don't be afraid to ask questions and don't be afraid to vent.

 

[Guest]

hi Grendo & welcome - really glad you found us what you said about sharing the good and bad times is exactly what this forum's about.

sorry to hear about the diagnosis being Crohn's, but on the plus side, at least you know for definite what you're dealing with now.. and you can get the right help and dietary advice.

looking forward to seeing you around the forum!

 

[fenway1971]

Hi Grendo -
I'm 37 and surgery free so far. Lots of good info here. Welcome!

 

[becmilf]

Hey Grendo!
I've had a few bits of surgery, but it was actually pretty straightforward and a lot less scary than I was imagining. Also did wonders for the pain in my guts!
As far as I know a lot of people never need surgery, and often there are lots of other options to try before it gets to that stage.

 

[grendo]

thanks alot you guys it's good to know that their are people to talk to when I need to

 

[PERDITA]

Hi Grendo, welcome to the forum , Im like you little tongue tied to start with !!

 

[JillianB82]

Welcome to the forum!!!

I was diagnosed in March of this year, but have had symptoms the majority of my life, no surgery to date. I'm actually off of all meds right now. Some days are great, other days, not so much!