My Story

[Tammarie22]

Hello.....My name is Tammy, and I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 1998. I suffered with severe diarrhea and cramps for months before they could make the decision that it was Crohn's. I was 5'7" and weighed close to 107. Everything I attempted to eat would cause to much pain to be worth it. I also had numerous skin sores at that time which the Dr determined was related to my CD. I was put on Prednisone and Asacol and cleared up relatively quickly.

Forward to my pregnancy of my daughter in 2001. I flared up big time around 6 months into my pregnancy. Again, prednisone was given and remission came soon after.

Since that episode all was quiet, and I had a few years when I felt I was "cured". Not so much......:yfaint:

I recently have flared up the past two months and just had another colonoscopy last week. This time the ulcers and inflammation where restricted to my large intestine and my terminal ileum was clear. I begged my new GI to give the Asacol a chance first before giving me steroids. However, I am not feeling any better. In fact now I 'm having new symptoms of a sore tongue and both corners of my mouth are split and painful.

Next step....Call and make a f/u appt. I'm interested in learning new things and experiences with this exhausting disease on this forum.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

 

[xJillx]

Hi Tammy and welcome! I am sorry Asacol isn't enough to get your current flare under control. I think you are making the right move to meet with your GI to address the issue. I know many hate the side effects of steroids, but if it gets you well, then I would give it a go.

I hope you feel better soon!

 

[David]

Greetings Tammy and welcome to our little corner of the internet. I'm sorry to hear that your Crohn's is flaring up though I hope that you're able to get it back in remission ASAP.

I'm so glad you found your way here and hope to see you around from time to time

*hugs*

 

[gypsigirl28]

Hi tammy and welcome.. I am Happy that you found the forum and I hope you stick around. Sorry that you are going through a flare again and hope you are able to get back into remission soon.
hugs to you