DustyKat
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Sarah…9 Years On... 
Diagnosis:
Sarah went undiagnosed for 18 months until she underwent emergency surgery in July 2006. All tests, including blood and CT Scans returned normal results, she never had a colonoscopy as IBD wasn't on the radar.
Surgery:
Sarah went into theatre for a laparotomy and appendectomy and came out with an (R) Hemicolectomy. She had 59cms of small bowel removed and 9cms of large bowel.
Prescribed Medication:
Following surgery Sarah was commenced on Azathioprine 50mg daily as a maintenance medication and remains on that dosage to this day. Due to the removal of her terminal ileum she also takes Folic Acid 5mg three days a week and B12 injections every 3 months.
Ongoing Treatment:
Initially GP/GI visits and blood tests were very frequent. After 5 years she sees the GI every six months and has blood tests every 2-3 months.
Diet & Execise:
Sarah was left with the legacy of chronic diarrhoea following surgery and early on had difficulty managing it as she found the medication to deal with it be of little use for one reason or other. Over the years she has found that a vegan diet suits her best and natural psyllium husks take care of the frequent bowel motions, allowing her to lead a relatively normal day.
Sarah goes running when she gets the chance as she says she finds it both relaxing and a buzz!
Education & Extracurricular Activities:
Sarah was diagnosed in 2006 when she was 14y/o and in grade 9 at school. She has gone on to complete high school and is now in her second year at university. She moved away from home when she finished high school.
She has a part time job as the student welfare officer at the university and has a very strong interest in politics. She recently ran as a candidate in the state election and now holds a position on the executive of a political party. She is also the president of the local branch of the political party.
So 5 years in remission next month and during that time she has had no relapses. Goes without saying that I hope it lasts a lifetime!
Onward and Upward,
Dusty. xxx
Diagnosis:
Sarah went undiagnosed for 18 months until she underwent emergency surgery in July 2006. All tests, including blood and CT Scans returned normal results, she never had a colonoscopy as IBD wasn't on the radar.
Surgery:
Sarah went into theatre for a laparotomy and appendectomy and came out with an (R) Hemicolectomy. She had 59cms of small bowel removed and 9cms of large bowel.
Prescribed Medication:
Following surgery Sarah was commenced on Azathioprine 50mg daily as a maintenance medication and remains on that dosage to this day. Due to the removal of her terminal ileum she also takes Folic Acid 5mg three days a week and B12 injections every 3 months.
Ongoing Treatment:
Initially GP/GI visits and blood tests were very frequent. After 5 years she sees the GI every six months and has blood tests every 2-3 months.
Diet & Execise:
Sarah was left with the legacy of chronic diarrhoea following surgery and early on had difficulty managing it as she found the medication to deal with it be of little use for one reason or other. Over the years she has found that a vegan diet suits her best and natural psyllium husks take care of the frequent bowel motions, allowing her to lead a relatively normal day.
Sarah goes running when she gets the chance as she says she finds it both relaxing and a buzz!
Education & Extracurricular Activities:
Sarah was diagnosed in 2006 when she was 14y/o and in grade 9 at school. She has gone on to complete high school and is now in her second year at university. She moved away from home when she finished high school.
She has a part time job as the student welfare officer at the university and has a very strong interest in politics. She recently ran as a candidate in the state election and now holds a position on the executive of a political party. She is also the president of the local branch of the political party.
So 5 years in remission next month and during that time she has had no relapses. Goes without saying that I hope it lasts a lifetime!
Onward and Upward,
Dusty. xxx
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