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Suzanne
I have been around the board for a little bit now but haven't done this intro yet so here goes...
Suzanne, 38 yrs.
I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (complete colon involvement) 18 days ago. Not sure if I have other involvement...only a colonoscopy so far.
I was actually almost diagnosed 9 years ago but a second opinion said no way, just IBS and stress. So for 9 years I have had all the CD issues but no treatment.
I rarely have the type/frequency of diarrhea that is typical of CD. My CD symptoms are - cramping, pain, huge bloating, urge to go constant and strong even when no BM needed, nausea, fatugue, and feel as if every cell in my body is infected.
I can remember having tummy issues my entire life. The CD issues really began in preteens/early teen years. I just never realized that what I was feeling/dealing with wasn't normal.
I have known for the past year (that is when this flare started) there was something wrong with me...they tested for every illness and infectioius disease, hormones, thyroid, everything possible...I knew I didn't feel the way I should but they just couldn't sort it out. 21 days ago the diarrhea started and 18 days ago I began bleeding, a lot...that is what finally led to a colonoscopy. The doctor said it was super easy to tell and the biopsises confirmed CD. Guess that is the one good thing about finally having the CD type diarrhea and bleeding for once...gave them a clue to look in my colon!
I am now on day 18 of Prednisone (40mg) and will be starting Humira and/or 6MP after all my labs come back. Although the diarrhea and bleeding have stopped (and I am thankful for that) I do not feel any better at all yet. I am trying to keep my chin up and remember that now there is an answer and that means there is a treament! I am just anxious to get moving on to feeling better again!!!
Thanks for listenening...hope to get to know some of you guys! :sign0144:
Suzanne, 38 yrs.
I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (complete colon involvement) 18 days ago. Not sure if I have other involvement...only a colonoscopy so far.
I was actually almost diagnosed 9 years ago but a second opinion said no way, just IBS and stress. So for 9 years I have had all the CD issues but no treatment.
I rarely have the type/frequency of diarrhea that is typical of CD. My CD symptoms are - cramping, pain, huge bloating, urge to go constant and strong even when no BM needed, nausea, fatugue, and feel as if every cell in my body is infected.
I can remember having tummy issues my entire life. The CD issues really began in preteens/early teen years. I just never realized that what I was feeling/dealing with wasn't normal.
I have known for the past year (that is when this flare started) there was something wrong with me...they tested for every illness and infectioius disease, hormones, thyroid, everything possible...I knew I didn't feel the way I should but they just couldn't sort it out. 21 days ago the diarrhea started and 18 days ago I began bleeding, a lot...that is what finally led to a colonoscopy. The doctor said it was super easy to tell and the biopsises confirmed CD. Guess that is the one good thing about finally having the CD type diarrhea and bleeding for once...gave them a clue to look in my colon!
I am now on day 18 of Prednisone (40mg) and will be starting Humira and/or 6MP after all my labs come back. Although the diarrhea and bleeding have stopped (and I am thankful for that) I do not feel any better at all yet. I am trying to keep my chin up and remember that now there is an answer and that means there is a treament! I am just anxious to get moving on to feeling better again!!!
Thanks for listenening...hope to get to know some of you guys! :sign0144: