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[Rach81]

Hi..I'm new to this forum but it was well recommended so thought I'd have a wee glance

I'm Rachel and was diagnosed with Crohn's just over a year ago. Had a pretty rough year which resulted in emergency surgery in July this year (on my 30th birthday!!) and the formation of a temporary (hopefully) ileostomy...or Herbie to my friends! I was really ill after the op and as a result it's taken a while to get used to the whole change. I'm a nurse and although I thought it would make things easier it hasn't at all.

I've got amazing family and friends who have been a huge support but would like to talk to folk who know what I'm going through xx

 

[Crohn's 35]

Hi Rach, :welcome: Glad we were recommended, we are the best ya know !:ylol2:

At any rate, we do know how you feel and I have had surgery twice so I know that pain too. So many here from the UK so I am sure you will feel right at home here. There is support and information that we share and even things you can't share or tmi for friends and family. WE know poop talk :lol:.

Have you been on any meds? Funny how we all name stomas Male names! Getting revenge after naming hurricanes after mostly women .

It is great that you have family support, I do too, and that makes it bearable to live with. Glad you are here.

 

[David]

Hi Rachel and welcome! I'm glad you decided to join

I'm sorry you've been through so much and had such an unfortunately birthday gift You poor thing.

I wish you nothing but the best and hope to see you around!

 

[mcos22]

Hi Rachel I am new too and sought out this forum to talk to people about the disease.

I am very sad you have seemed to have had such a bad time of it. It is a cruel disease that no one understands unless they have it. You seem to be doing well though so am really happy for you and i wish you all the best for the future.

Kirsty

 

[Del]

Hello Rachel and welcome to the forum.
That does indeed sound like a rotten year..but I think been a nurse does help with this disease although you may not think so..
I work in a hospital environment and have found it much easier to get proper information on this disease then if I were not. If I worked outside the hospital I think I might have been in a worse state then I am now...
This forum is brilliant and so lovely to be able to share our concerns with fellow CD sufferers...
Take care..

 

[__JK__]

Hi Rach,

You've come to right place. Guys here really know their stuff! I've learned more here in a year than 22 years of GI appointments.

 

[Rach81]

Thanks guys Seems my friend was indeed right about this forum!

Pen...I've been on loads of meds in the last year - Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine and Humira before the op not to count endless courses of steroids! There's talk of me starting Methotrexate although I'm not too keen .