Hi All...
Seven months ago I had never heard of Crohn's, six months ago, I'm seeing my doctor for a bloody stool and wham! the ride began. He ordered a colonoscopy, because at 52 I had not had one. Within the next three weeks, I saw a gastro specialist, a surgeon, had 2 colonoscopies, a bowel ressection and a fistula repaired. I've got Crohn's. I am currently taking Remicade, modified my diet, lost 40 pounds. What a ride! Did you know that this thing can be genetic? I didn't until I put it out to the extended family. Turns out it's on both sides of the family, my mother's cousin and multiple cousins on my dad's side. All types of gastro issues. What a way to bring a family together!!!!
Sandi
Seven months ago I had never heard of Crohn's, six months ago, I'm seeing my doctor for a bloody stool and wham! the ride began. He ordered a colonoscopy, because at 52 I had not had one. Within the next three weeks, I saw a gastro specialist, a surgeon, had 2 colonoscopies, a bowel ressection and a fistula repaired. I've got Crohn's. I am currently taking Remicade, modified my diet, lost 40 pounds. What a ride! Did you know that this thing can be genetic? I didn't until I put it out to the extended family. Turns out it's on both sides of the family, my mother's cousin and multiple cousins on my dad's side. All types of gastro issues. What a way to bring a family together!!!!
Sandi