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Hey Everyone 
My names Sam, From New Zealand.
Been diagnosed with CD for about 6-7 years now. Ive experienced 3 stays in hospital (first time for a suspected appendicectomy when i was first diagnosed) due to this lovely disease and been on a variety of medications to keep me in remission.
My current level of treatment involves 40mg of prednisone, 100mg Imuran (Azathioprine), A calcium supplement, multi vitamin all taken daily.
Over the passed 3 weeks have had a colonoscopy for the 3rd time, MRI scan for the second time, and in a few days time i am due to have a Gastroscopy to investigate a possible tumour at the beginning of my intestinal tract which has been causing major restriction, nausea and vomiting.
Up until about a month ago i havnt really taken this disease seriously, eating bad foods and when suffering a flare up avoiding them when things get really REALLY bad.
I suppose this is really the wake up call i have been needing. Total change in my lifestyle, diet, saying goodbye to some of my favourite foods and a complete halt in drinking alcohol.
For about the past 5 years i was only being treated with Pentasa which seemed to do the job and never really experienced any major problems. But this latest flare up has really kicked my ass. Have been only able to manage a day at work then 2-3days dying of pain on the couch during the day and sleepless nights in bed.
Its really cool to see a forum like this, The level of support and advice from people with similar conditions and the recommendations of Good foods to help and Bad foods to avoid has been an immense help.
Look forward to meeting and sharing experiences with people on here.
My names Sam, From New Zealand.
Been diagnosed with CD for about 6-7 years now. Ive experienced 3 stays in hospital (first time for a suspected appendicectomy when i was first diagnosed) due to this lovely disease and been on a variety of medications to keep me in remission.
My current level of treatment involves 40mg of prednisone, 100mg Imuran (Azathioprine), A calcium supplement, multi vitamin all taken daily.
Over the passed 3 weeks have had a colonoscopy for the 3rd time, MRI scan for the second time, and in a few days time i am due to have a Gastroscopy to investigate a possible tumour at the beginning of my intestinal tract which has been causing major restriction, nausea and vomiting.
Up until about a month ago i havnt really taken this disease seriously, eating bad foods and when suffering a flare up avoiding them when things get really REALLY bad.
I suppose this is really the wake up call i have been needing. Total change in my lifestyle, diet, saying goodbye to some of my favourite foods and a complete halt in drinking alcohol.
For about the past 5 years i was only being treated with Pentasa which seemed to do the job and never really experienced any major problems. But this latest flare up has really kicked my ass. Have been only able to manage a day at work then 2-3days dying of pain on the couch during the day and sleepless nights in bed.
Its really cool to see a forum like this, The level of support and advice from people with similar conditions and the recommendations of Good foods to help and Bad foods to avoid has been an immense help.
Look forward to meeting and sharing experiences with people on here.
