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New to the Community and new to Crohns

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ak517969

Guest
Hello everyone!

My name is Angie and I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in March of 2003. In May of 2003 I went into the hospital for the first time, and two more times during the summer. In September of that year I had emergency surgery and had about 8 inches of my intestine taken out. I did a lot of research about the disease, and even my doctor was amazed at how quickly and violently it came up on me. I heard that generally people experience symptoms for several years before they even need to consider surgery, but I had no sypmtoms prior to 2003. My symptoms were even odd. I had bowel blockages and was diagosed with Crohns because I had the diseased portion of intestine where the small and large intestine met. My symptoms didn't seem typical at all. I am much better since surgery, but I am still dealing with what foods I can eat. As you all probably are frustrated just as much as I am when the doctor tells you that there is no specific diet for Crohn's - just try things out. My flare ups usually show themselves during stressful times in my life - espcially right now since I am planning my wedding for October 21, 2006. I was just wondering what other people have experienced and is my story typical of any other Crohns patients out there? The diagnosis is still all surreal to me since I was diagnosed and had surgery all in a matter of months.
 
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DannyB

Guest
Hello Angie,

Welcome to our little family and we're very happy to welcome another member into it. I dont know if your story is all that unusual with people who suffer from crohns, some people are only diagnosed when something serious happens like a perforation or something very dangerous. Take care and we are around if you need to chat.
 

mikeyarmo

Co-Founder
Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the wedding and overall your story seems pretty normal (considering this disease is different for everyone though).
 
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Valentina

Guest
hi Angie! welcome to the site. lots of super people hanging around to give support and advice.
 
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