Hi All! I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease right after my first child was born in 1999. My symptoms and issues with the big D started when I was a teenager. It wasn't till I was an adult that I started getting more help from my doctors. I wish my parents would've taken me to a GI specialist when I was a kid. Lesson learned, I guess. I've since had two more children and find that while pregnant I can eat just about anything! It's a great break! I can enjoy all the food I love with no issues. Unfortunately after each child was born, I had a serious flare up. Sometimes I think I want to be pregnant all the time so I don't have to deal with being sick, but that usually results in more children! :lol:
I am fortunate enough to have a mild case and have never required surgery. My prayers go out to those that have a worse case than I. I can't imagine the pain and suffering!
Currently, I am controlling my CD with Asacol (9 per day) and diet. I've found that small amounts of food more often work well for me. As soon as I notice a food is a trigger, I stay away from it immediately and never go back. I have not had any fast food in over 5 years for example. I've also noticed that as time goes on, certain foods that worked well for me can switch to triggers almost over night! Like eggs for example. I can not touch eggs anymore! Strange! Getting plenty of exercise, sleep and water also help fight D. I don't have time to sit on the toilet all day. I have three children, work full-time and am in nursing school.
I am loving this forum and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. It's a great resource and a way to talk with people who are having the same issues. People who don't have Crohn's don't understand... Thanks for the support and help! Good luck to all of you.
Here's to good health!
I am fortunate enough to have a mild case and have never required surgery. My prayers go out to those that have a worse case than I. I can't imagine the pain and suffering!
Currently, I am controlling my CD with Asacol (9 per day) and diet. I've found that small amounts of food more often work well for me. As soon as I notice a food is a trigger, I stay away from it immediately and never go back. I have not had any fast food in over 5 years for example. I've also noticed that as time goes on, certain foods that worked well for me can switch to triggers almost over night! Like eggs for example. I can not touch eggs anymore! Strange! Getting plenty of exercise, sleep and water also help fight D. I don't have time to sit on the toilet all day. I have three children, work full-time and am in nursing school.
I am loving this forum and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. It's a great resource and a way to talk with people who are having the same issues. People who don't have Crohn's don't understand... Thanks for the support and help! Good luck to all of you.
Here's to good health!
