I was diagnosed with Crohn's in the year 2102. Well being in India, the chances of hearing about this condition is uncommon, as a result in the beginning i was wrongly diagnosed for intestinal tuberculosis and underwent a surgery to remove the infected portion with no clue that it was Crohn's since the biopsy suggested it was TB (tuberculosis) which was also wrong. I also took the wrong treatment for 9 months.
Though in the beginning after the surgery i showed improvement.My condition started getting worst. That was the time when i had to visit a different doctor who after conducting several tests concluded that i was suffering from Cronh's diseases (CD).
I read about CD on the internet and had a small idea about CD. Meanwhile as expected i had to take an year break from my studies and it was during the worst time i could expect about a break. I was doing well in my studies and i was in my final year of under-graduation. My relationship with my girlfriend which was already in a troubled phase, broke up. I dint tell my girl friend about this disease as i was ashamed. I dint discuss it even with my friends for a long time. As having a rare disease in India is not welcoming to people. As a result of all this, I was completely depressed and again the stress took a toll on my body and the initial treatments dint help me. I visited a psychiatrist who told me i had started developing OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and i was in state of depression which was quiet obvious. After this i started to notice as a matter of fact i was actually becoming more concerned about the way i walk the steps and certain other patterns i followed. i could someup my life in one sentence " I HAD HIT THE WORST DOWNFALL IN MY LIFE".
Days just passed by life was monotonous, walking u in the morning having liquid diet during flare-ups which was there most of the time. People surrounding me other than family members thought i was mentally sick thus was troubling my parents with all this issues (remember i or my family members dint disclose that i had CD). Everyone started sympathizing me and all the advice began on how to over-come my situation (which actually made my situation worst, as i dint want sympathy). My family members and a couple of friends were the only people in my life who understood me.Especially my Mom who is my she really hoped i would get back to normal. She still believed in me. This helped me as i started to believe this was my fight and i had to fight this myself. Though all my dreams were shattered somewhere in me a small hope still existed that i could make it.
After 6 months of treatment with steroids, Monoclonal antibodies and several other drugs finally i started showing improvement and a colonoscopy confirmed my intestines were healing well. I got back with my studies and started securing good grades as well. Although life was getting back on track just a couple of days before my final exams a had a flare-up and was admitted in hospital. But this time i left no stone unturned i was determined to give my exams and complete my course. I studied in the hospital ( with people staring at me and doctors and nurses were kind of surprised). I finally gave my exams although i had to run to the restroom a few times in between the exam. I finally passed my under-graduation with distinction (wherein i still believe i could do a little better).
I enrolled myself for post-graduation studies in biotechnology in one of the best university away from my home town. I lived in a hostel and i passed my first semester with GPA of 9.50 on 10. I was really happy since i was under remission and could concentrate in my studies. I started attending second semester after one week of classes i fell sick a and had fistula issues which was treated with antibiotics (in my hometown since the doctor knew my history well)and i was felling better. I went back to university. After a couple of days i was feeling sick again and this time it was worst i could not eat or drink water i was vomiting bile. i dint have bowel movements for couple of days. I went back home and the doctor told i had obstruction and was asked to undergo colonoscopy with balloon to clear the obstruction. The procedure was done yesterday and i was told that i had two major narrowing in my bowel. Using a balloon was able to give a temporary relief but a second surgery is required anytime the obstruction happens again and its recommended to undergo surgery before the condition becomes worst....AS a result i had to take another break from academics.
Now i am more determined I will fight my way up and achieve my dreams. I believe that i am stronger than the disease. I believe i am strong. Now i am not ashamed of telling anyone 'YES' i have Crohn's. Coming so far there is no way i will stop my journey towards my dream. One more fight it is......
Thanks for reading my story. This is the first time i have shared my story on a social forum, feel's good......
Though in the beginning after the surgery i showed improvement.My condition started getting worst. That was the time when i had to visit a different doctor who after conducting several tests concluded that i was suffering from Cronh's diseases (CD).
I read about CD on the internet and had a small idea about CD. Meanwhile as expected i had to take an year break from my studies and it was during the worst time i could expect about a break. I was doing well in my studies and i was in my final year of under-graduation. My relationship with my girlfriend which was already in a troubled phase, broke up. I dint tell my girl friend about this disease as i was ashamed. I dint discuss it even with my friends for a long time. As having a rare disease in India is not welcoming to people. As a result of all this, I was completely depressed and again the stress took a toll on my body and the initial treatments dint help me. I visited a psychiatrist who told me i had started developing OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and i was in state of depression which was quiet obvious. After this i started to notice as a matter of fact i was actually becoming more concerned about the way i walk the steps and certain other patterns i followed. i could someup my life in one sentence " I HAD HIT THE WORST DOWNFALL IN MY LIFE".
Days just passed by life was monotonous, walking u in the morning having liquid diet during flare-ups which was there most of the time. People surrounding me other than family members thought i was mentally sick thus was troubling my parents with all this issues (remember i or my family members dint disclose that i had CD). Everyone started sympathizing me and all the advice began on how to over-come my situation (which actually made my situation worst, as i dint want sympathy). My family members and a couple of friends were the only people in my life who understood me.Especially my Mom who is my she really hoped i would get back to normal. She still believed in me. This helped me as i started to believe this was my fight and i had to fight this myself. Though all my dreams were shattered somewhere in me a small hope still existed that i could make it.
After 6 months of treatment with steroids, Monoclonal antibodies and several other drugs finally i started showing improvement and a colonoscopy confirmed my intestines were healing well. I got back with my studies and started securing good grades as well. Although life was getting back on track just a couple of days before my final exams a had a flare-up and was admitted in hospital. But this time i left no stone unturned i was determined to give my exams and complete my course. I studied in the hospital ( with people staring at me and doctors and nurses were kind of surprised). I finally gave my exams although i had to run to the restroom a few times in between the exam. I finally passed my under-graduation with distinction (wherein i still believe i could do a little better).
I enrolled myself for post-graduation studies in biotechnology in one of the best university away from my home town. I lived in a hostel and i passed my first semester with GPA of 9.50 on 10. I was really happy since i was under remission and could concentrate in my studies. I started attending second semester after one week of classes i fell sick a and had fistula issues which was treated with antibiotics (in my hometown since the doctor knew my history well)and i was felling better. I went back to university. After a couple of days i was feeling sick again and this time it was worst i could not eat or drink water i was vomiting bile. i dint have bowel movements for couple of days. I went back home and the doctor told i had obstruction and was asked to undergo colonoscopy with balloon to clear the obstruction. The procedure was done yesterday and i was told that i had two major narrowing in my bowel. Using a balloon was able to give a temporary relief but a second surgery is required anytime the obstruction happens again and its recommended to undergo surgery before the condition becomes worst....AS a result i had to take another break from academics.
Now i am more determined I will fight my way up and achieve my dreams. I believe that i am stronger than the disease. I believe i am strong. Now i am not ashamed of telling anyone 'YES' i have Crohn's. Coming so far there is no way i will stop my journey towards my dream. One more fight it is......
Thanks for reading my story. This is the first time i have shared my story on a social forum, feel's good......
