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[cdavidson52809]

Hi! My name is Courtney. I am 26 years old and was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2006. I was on 6MP and had too many side effects so I went on methotrexate. I was on that briefly but couldn't do the injections. So after a routine Colonoscopy they said I showed no signs of Crohn's so I quit taking my medicine. I went off and for 4 years had no problems. In 2012 I had alot of stress in my life and had a severe flare up. In August I went to the hospital with pain and they thought it was an appendicitis. They said that it was an abscess. In October I went back in with another abscess. When I went to the doctor a week later for a follow up, the surgeon sent me to straight to the hospital for surgery. The next day I went in for a re-sectioning. The surgeon took out 21 cm of my small intestines and my appendix(just in case). I had several complications with recovery. Finally in Janurary I was completely healed and could start Crohn's treatment. My GI put me on Azathioprine to start and shortly after he put me on Humira. I have been in Humira for about 4 months. I have had a difficult time adjusting to my new life but so far so good. Thanks for reading about my Crohns story.

 

[SarahBear]

Welcome to the forum, Courtney!

I'm sorry to hear what you've gone through. Hopefully the Humira will do well for you and you'll be feeling well for a very long time.

 

[Jim (POPS)]

Hi Courtney and welcome to the forum.

I went through about the same thing as you did back in 2011. No fun right. I'm now begining to feel better.

I sure hope that things get better for you soon.

I see you are also from California, there are a few of us here from Ca. Jennifer is from around your area. She is a great person to ask questions to. She knows alot about crohns and has been a great help to me.

Hope to see ya around.

Jim (POPS)

 

[mwkwmn]

Hi Courtney welcome to the forum you will find a lot of good information here and support.

 

[Jennifer]

Welcome to the forum cdavidson52809!

I had a resection as well with complications afterwards. I hope that the Aza and Humira combo help to keep you in remission.

I used to live in Camarillo. Went CSU Channel Islands and graduated back in 2007.