Well todays the day I finally realize that this isn't really a battle I can fight by myself, and possibly not even with friends and family (though they obviously make a great difference). I was recently "diagnosed" with Crohn's disease and Im currently sitting at home, well laying actually as it is the only position that is at least tolerable at the moment, instead of seeing a good friend that happens to be in town for a short period of time. While a TON of dietary adjustments have been made (giant pain given I was most definitely a meat and bread guy haha) I still haven't been moved yet onto all the medications that will most likely be necessary. My symptoms are somewhat different in that I seem to essentially alternate between extreme bouts of mud butt to extreme constipation, then the great wonders of hemroids at the same time just for extra measure. Anyways, to be quite honest Im just here to say hi because its the first time the loneliness has really hit me... That point where symptoms line up so imperfectly that they keep you from the things that matter most in life, friends, family, fun, etc. So much of me just wants this to be done with, and I know that as more tests and other doctor crap is done things may improve, but theres no promise of that and I find that so incredibly depressing. It still feels strange even talking about this honestly as for obvious reasons at least at first its so awkward to talk to people about doctor visits, symptoms, etc. But I figure you have to start somewhere.
So here I am, My name is Drew, Im 25 years old, and I'm just starting to adjust and learn how to live with Crohn's disease. Im always open to advice and otherwise, and hopefully just starting to talk on here (even though yes I realize this post has absolutely no direction or real point) helps in some way, shape, or form. So until later, Ill return to the knife stabbing in my small intestine at the moment haha. With any luck I look forward to getting to know some, a few, or maybe even all of you.
-Drew
So here I am, My name is Drew, Im 25 years old, and I'm just starting to adjust and learn how to live with Crohn's disease. Im always open to advice and otherwise, and hopefully just starting to talk on here (even though yes I realize this post has absolutely no direction or real point) helps in some way, shape, or form. So until later, Ill return to the knife stabbing in my small intestine at the moment haha. With any luck I look forward to getting to know some, a few, or maybe even all of you.
-Drew