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[ArkansasBoy]

Hello all. New to the forum here. I'm a 21 year old male, was diagnosed at 13. I am kind of an oddity when it comes to crohn's...that exactly how my doctor refers to me anyways. I was diagnosed after a horrible flare that hospitalized me and nearly killed me from blood loss, weight loss, and dehydration but since then have had only 1 flare. The weird part is that there is nothing that sets my crohn's off. Seems like most people have a certain food or activity or something that can set them off. I can eat WHATEVER i want, I am in shape and play several sports, I deal with a ton of stress, but I hardly ever show symptoms. I have the occasional stomach aches and such but other than that you would never tell I have crohn's. I have only been on mediations for it twice (once after my initial flare and once after my smaller one last year. Both times I was able to ween myself off the meds after a couple months with no promlems, flares, or anything. Either way.....new to the boards and hope to have some good conversations

 

[Gwkctjh]

Welcome..... It sounds like your managing your illness well! This is fantastic news and I sincerely hope you remain this way.

 

[xJillx]

Hi and welcome! Well, it sounds like you are one lucky guy! However, don't push it too much. You should try your best to eat healthy and reduce stress. It will help ensure the good times keep rolling!

 

[Crohn's 35]

Hi and welcome! Well, it sounds like you are one lucky guy! However, don't push it too much. You should try your best to eat healthy and reduce stress. It will help ensure the good times keep rolling!

She took the words right out of my mouth :smile:. Glad you are aboard the forum.