My Story

[Faith]

Hi, I'm Faith, I was diagnosed in 2001 but have had symptoms since my late teens it just didn't get bad enough to require a diagnosis. Then around the beginning of May I suddenly had terrible stomach pain that wouldn't go away, constant diarrhea, vomiting and a fever and I lost 30 lbs in a month and looked like I was dying and I thought I was as my GP was on vacation and the person filling in for him wouldn't refer me to anyone and at first I was afraid I was going to die and then I was afraid I wasn't. Natural childbirth wasn't this painful. I'm doing better now. Tried a lot of treatments and medications and got some that work the best for me right now. Thankfully, haven't had to have surgery yet. The worst for me is the fatigue, hard to keep up with the kids

 

[mikeyarmo]

Welcome to the forum Faith.

Sorry to hear that you had such a scary month! Glad you were able to find treatments that are working for you. I can't relate to having kids, but I know how tired this disease can make you. I would say do whatever you can to find time to rest or try to control your stress levels by not worrying about things you can not control. I know I need to focus more on the latter point myself .

 

[xJillx]

Hi Faith and welcome! I am happy to hear you are doing better now. What medication are you currently taking? I hope it continues to keep your Crohn's in check.

And I hear you on the fatigue. I work 9-5, and I am dead when I come home. I don't know what I'll do when I have kids! They are just full of energy. I give you lots of credit!

 

[ameslouise]

Hi Faith and welcome!

Ditto the others above - the fatigue IMO is the worst part of Crohn's!!! Glad your current meds are working for you. Just rest when you can. I only have one child but when I am really tired, I make special time for him by lying on my bed together and watching TV, reading, or playing a game.

Hang in there!

- Amy

 

[bruscar]

Hi Faith,

Welcome abroad . . . i was given great advice to rest when the children rest.it does work.

good luck