Overcoming the obstacles

[jessica22]

At the early age of 6 I was diagnosed with what doctors thought was ulcerative colitis but later found out it was crohns.I spent the majority of my childhood hospitalized and as a result of the disease I had seizures,stroke at the brain and blood clots in both legs inferior vena cava and even my heart.I later had surgery to have a colostomy which I still have and very thankful for.This all occured before the age of 13.After the surgery I was able to attend school and no longer had to be home schooled.Im able to go out and have a normal life.Now at the age of 22 I am a college nursing student.My advice to those who suffer from crohns,colitis or any other IBD is to not let it destoy you.You can have a life and not let the disease be your life.

 

[annawato]

Welcome to the forum Jessica. You seem to have a fantastic positive attitude to the disease particularly since you had such a hard time as a child. I guess the trials we face just make us stronger.

 

[Astra]

Welcome Jessica
and thank you for your words of encouragement and inspiration!
I wish you good luck for the future
xxx

 

[Angrybird]

Hello Jessica and :welcome: to the forum.

I am so pleased you have been able to come through such hard times with a great attitude! I take it the tum it settled? Are you on any meds now?

Wishing you all the best for your nursing career

AB
xx

 

[jessica22]

Thank you all

 

[jessica22]

@angrybird right now im taking Asacol but I only take it as needed.Ginger ale helps alot but as far as pain I try to let it go away on its on if its severe a tylenol will usually help