Ok so I am scum1. Had that handle since before the internet. I am 49 and was diagnosed originally with UC in Dec 2012. Went through a few crappy GI docs and then found my current DR who says I have Crohn's.
I have tried a lot of meds. Asacol did nothing to help. I was on pred for over a year trying to get off of it. Finally did a couple months ago! I tried Imuran and it really hammered my liver so I had to get off of it. Remicade almost worked but I developed antibodies so stopped. Currently I am taking Humira weekly and also 25 mg injection of Methotrexate weekly. I also take Canasa suppositories, folic acid, levothyroxin for thyroid, Atenolol for BP, and Xeralto for blood clots.
Been a rough couple of years. In the last 12 months was in the Hospital 3 times. Had salmonella, and cdiff(twice). Spent Christmas eve and day in hospital with clots in leg and lungs, was in for 3 pints of blood in January. Still no remission.
Also in Dec my wife of 24 years decided to leave. So now I am still in a flare(seem to be getting a little better), I am mister Mom to my 15 yr old daughter and I also have a 20 yr old daughter at home. I am also back to work after missing 2 months. Stress level is high and I probably don't take care of myself like I should. One way I deal with this stress is Tattoos. Have gotten 3 in the last 2 years that are pretty big
I have tried a lot of meds. Asacol did nothing to help. I was on pred for over a year trying to get off of it. Finally did a couple months ago! I tried Imuran and it really hammered my liver so I had to get off of it. Remicade almost worked but I developed antibodies so stopped. Currently I am taking Humira weekly and also 25 mg injection of Methotrexate weekly. I also take Canasa suppositories, folic acid, levothyroxin for thyroid, Atenolol for BP, and Xeralto for blood clots.
Been a rough couple of years. In the last 12 months was in the Hospital 3 times. Had salmonella, and cdiff(twice). Spent Christmas eve and day in hospital with clots in leg and lungs, was in for 3 pints of blood in January. Still no remission.
Also in Dec my wife of 24 years decided to leave. So now I am still in a flare(seem to be getting a little better), I am mister Mom to my 15 yr old daughter and I also have a 20 yr old daughter at home. I am also back to work after missing 2 months. Stress level is high and I probably don't take care of myself like I should. One way I deal with this stress is Tattoos. Have gotten 3 in the last 2 years that are pretty big
