Hi - I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 22 years ago. I am now suffering terribly with Sigmoid colon issues. I am currently in the worse flare up ever. I am due for a flexi sigmoidoscopy next week but I have now got to the stage where I have had enough of the pain, blood, mucus, tiredness. I won't go on as you know what it is like. I have made up my mind to talk to the specialist and ask for a sigmoid colostomy. Has anyone recently been through this please as I would like to know if it has made any difference to their lifestyle. Thanks.
Time for surgery?
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Hello there! I just wanted to welcome you to the forum, very good to have a new member 
Also, you may get a better targeted response if you post your question about colostomies in a different category. I believe that there is a specific category on the forum related to colostomies.
Again welcome aboard I wish you the best!
Also, you may get a better targeted response if you post your question about colostomies in a different category. I believe that there is a specific category on the forum related to colostomies.
Again welcome aboard I wish you the best!
David
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Hi Lyndoe and welcome
I'm so sorry to hear you're suffering so much. That's terrible
We have a surgery forum located here you may want to check out. Others may have the same surgery or you can start a thread dedicated to it and hopefully get some insight.
Might I ask what medications you've tried?
All my best to you.
I'm so sorry to hear you're suffering so much. That's terrible
We have a surgery forum located here you may want to check out. Others may have the same surgery or you can start a thread dedicated to it and hopefully get some insight.
Might I ask what medications you've tried?
All my best to you.
David
Co-Founder
Have you ever tried any of the stronger medications such as a biologic? Remicade, Humira, Cimzia?
