Ups and downs

[Travis7]

Hey everybody, I'm a 30 year old man with crohns disease. Diagnosed September 2009 after a small bowel resection. I had symtoms since 1995 when I had multiple surgeries after a ruptured appendix. From 1999 up until surgery I'n 2009 I had migraines on almost a daily basis along with wart like spots on my arms and peritoneal abcesses. I have to say I was relieved to finally know what was wrong after the last surgery but I'm finding it hard to deal with lately because of the numerous flare ups I've had this past year. The constant changes I'n health are the hardest thing to deal with for me. One day feeling strong and perfectly healthy and the next day hardly being able to get out of bed is enough to drive you insane. Its kind of like Jekyll and Hyde, two totally different people. I'm glad that there is a forum like this where we can understand each other's problems. My heart goes out to anyone afflicted with this disease. I know how it is to have a disease that few people understand, a friend of mine still asks me what's wrong when I have a pain I'n my abdomen or I get nauseated, I just say nothing because I get tired of saying my stomach hurts. I am thankful for the good days though and glad to have this site.
It could be worse.

 

[mikeyarmo]

Welcome to the forum Travis7!

I am sorry to hear all of the trouble you have experienced health wise over the past decade. I don`t know how you managed all those years with the migraines, but am glad you are through that part of your life.

The unpredictability of days with good health followed by bad health is certainly hard to deal with. What makes it worse is when people see you on good days and then don`t understand why you are so different on a different day. It can be frustrating for sure to have to explain yourself.

Hope to see you posting more soon!

 

[David]

Hi Travis and welcome, I'm so glad you found your way here

I hear you on the ups and downs of IBD. It is certainly a physical and emotional roller coaster!

I wish you all the best!

 

[xJillx]

Welcome, Travis! Yes, it is difficult dealing with this disease and how unpredictable it can be. And I am with you - I am tired of explaining how I feel. People constantly ask me how I am doing, and I just say "good" to avoid the conversation. But on the forum, we can be completely honest and it's nice to know people understand what you are going through.

What medication do you take? Being that you have had so many flares this year, perhaps it is time to look into a new treatment plan?