Hi my name is Ben and I live in Cornwall, England.
I was diagnosed with crohns disease about 18 months ago when I first experienced constant blood and diarrhea. This then developed into a heavy flow of mucus, blood and even prolapse when going to the toilet (sorry about the gory detail). After being put on Prednisolone and Asacol there was no change. I have now been on Azathioprine and Humira injections for the past 8 months and I am unsure whether this treatment has helped.
The diarrhea only stopped when I made serious changes to my diet. Mainly I have removed fruit, veg, wheat, gluten, diary and sweets from my diet and introduced a liquid meal (ensure plus) and this has helped a lot, but the other symptoms remain just as bad as they have ever been. The diet can't be a permanent solution as relying on liquid meal substitutes can't be good.
I can deal with having to change my diet and inject myself regularly but the one thing I am finding difficult is the constant flow of mucus (many accidents every day). If anyone has any thoughts or experiences they can share that they think might help me I would really appreciate it.
I was diagnosed with crohns disease about 18 months ago when I first experienced constant blood and diarrhea. This then developed into a heavy flow of mucus, blood and even prolapse when going to the toilet (sorry about the gory detail). After being put on Prednisolone and Asacol there was no change. I have now been on Azathioprine and Humira injections for the past 8 months and I am unsure whether this treatment has helped.
The diarrhea only stopped when I made serious changes to my diet. Mainly I have removed fruit, veg, wheat, gluten, diary and sweets from my diet and introduced a liquid meal (ensure plus) and this has helped a lot, but the other symptoms remain just as bad as they have ever been. The diet can't be a permanent solution as relying on liquid meal substitutes can't be good.
I can deal with having to change my diet and inject myself regularly but the one thing I am finding difficult is the constant flow of mucus (many accidents every day). If anyone has any thoughts or experiences they can share that they think might help me I would really appreciate it.