The year from hell

[madferrit]

Hi everyone, this year has been the year from hell, i wont bore you with self pity but im struggling to cope with all the crap thats happening.
After a year of remission my Crohn's has flared up, even the act of getting out of bed requires enormous effort. I guess im feeling sorry for myself but i feel like i cant cope right now and I know all you can understand this feeling.
Its just nice to share my feelings with people who understand.
Whats everyone elses coping mechanisms? Any advice or hugs are very welcome :ysmile:b

Donna x

 

[Terriernut]

Oh Donna! We sure do know how it feels! As for coping mechanisms...I just do it. What choice is there? Go to the Dr and the GI, get the best treatment you can get. Dont ignore symptoms (believe me..dont) and get those feet out of bed. Even if it's to go to the Dr's!
:ghug:

 

[KRT]

I'm so sorry you are having a hard time. I agree with what Terriernut said..make yourself go to the Dr. I'll be praying for you.

 

[soretum]

Oh Donna! We sure do know how it feels! As for coping mechanisms...I just do it. What choice is there? Go to the Dr and the GI, get the best treatment you can get. Dont ignore symptoms (believe me..dont) and get those feet out of bed. Even if it's to go to the Dr's!
:ghug:

Misty I couldn't have put it better myself!

Donna I so feel for you, 2012 has also been a year from hell for me with this stupid pointless disease, just been so sick, unable to work for long periods, unable to socialise...unable to just be normal and move on with life really, and when people ask how I am getting thru it it's exactly what I say, you just gotta do it, what choice do we have? Either get thru it or end up in the nuthouse :ybatty: I say that in jest but I also can see how that could totally happen and I'm sure for some it has happened, we go thru a lot us chronies.
I guess there's always that hope that eventually things have to get better, one way or another, I cling to that hope tooth and nail!

 

[madferrit]

Thanks for your support and advice it was a very low day when i posted but i've given my head a wobble and know i've just got to get on with it, i've done it before and been through worse.
Donna x

 

[Terriernut]

We all have days like that Donna. I have quite a few, and sometimes wonder why I keep going at all. But it passes.

I have FAR too many people left to Piss Off! Muuuahhahaaahhaaaa!

 

[madferrit]

We all have days like that Donna. I have quite a few, and sometimes wonder why I keep going at all. But it passes.

I have FAR too many people left to Piss Off! Muuuahhahaaahhaaaa!

Hahahaha!! i love it!

Well i have got my behind into gear and phoned my GI and now have an appointment for Thursday. It looks likely they will start me on Methotrexate as ive already tried Remicade and Humira and had surgery. They dont want me on steroids beause i was on a high dose for 5 years ( im sooooo glad to not have to take them ever again!)
Now if i could just stop my eyes from itching and streaming!

 

[Terriernut]

Lets hope this works for you Donna. What part of the UK are you in?

I wonder cause it's cold as *^)^ here and my allergies have finally (mostly) stopped. Are yours still giving you trouble?

 

[madferrit]

Lets hope this works for you Donna. What part of the UK are you in?

I wonder cause it's cold as *^)^ here and my allergies have finally (mostly) stopped. Are yours still giving you trouble?

Im in good old freezing Manchester! Gonna be -1 here over night brrrrrrrrrr!!

Dont think its allergy related as i dont usually suffer with them. Putting it down to Crohn's at the mo but got an appointment to get them checked out just incase.
wrap up warm! (im snuggled on my sofa wrapped in a lovely fleecy blanket)

 

[Terriernut]

I have my sweats on, and a nice woodburner going! (I also have a slanket!)

Keep warm!!! (I'm in gloomy Dunstable...:frown

 

[MilSki]

Hi. I've been reading some of your posts on Crohn's forum and it seems you might be under the L&D? It also sounds you might be having a hard time of it too. I am under the L&D and getting quite frustrated with their lack of attention. I keep thinking "is it me?" or what? Anyway, wouldn't mind sharing experience if you want?? Hope to hear from you.