Hello, my name is Sharon and I was diagnosed with Crohn's since 1994. After inital diagnsis and starting meds. I really had no problems at all, nothing compared to other stories I have read. I had gotten to the point though where I could not eat most fresh fruits vegetables and some processed foods without having a flare up. Well, in 2004 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I completed chemo and radiation and this seemed to do my colon good. I could now eat fruits, vegetables, exercised and lost 40 lbs. Well, in 2009, Flare ups started again and it has been a battle since. All in all, I feel that I do pretty good. I am able to work and to do most of the things I like to do, but I do not leave home, without wipes, spray and one time it had gotten do bad, change of underwear. I took Cimzia injections for about 6 months and it almost took me out. Fevers, chills, rectal infections, severe anemia, blood transfusions, and yes even congestive heart failure. That was not the drug for me. Right now, my complaint is this crohnic cough and fissures! As you might guess, I am a COMPLICATED patient. Cancer survivor, heart condition, thyroid issues, anemia and Crohns. But I thank God every day because it could always be worse.