Hi everyone,
My name is Kristy and I was diagnosed in 2009 with Crohn's of the small bowel and terminal ileum. I started having symptoms at age 18 and was finally diagnosed (after many misdiagnoses) at 25. I've since had a gallbladder removal surgery and a small bowel resection. I'm in remission now, and have made some major life changes to get to this point.
I'd like to be able to 'talk' with others with this disease - in 'real life' I know no one who suffers from Crohn's. I have an amazing family and support system but no matter how great, they can never understand living with a chronic illness (i.e. the constant lack of control over symptoms or disease process).
I have some questions about current treatments and such, but mostly just wanted to join to have a place where other people 'get it'.
Thanks!
Kristy
My name is Kristy and I was diagnosed in 2009 with Crohn's of the small bowel and terminal ileum. I started having symptoms at age 18 and was finally diagnosed (after many misdiagnoses) at 25. I've since had a gallbladder removal surgery and a small bowel resection. I'm in remission now, and have made some major life changes to get to this point.
I'd like to be able to 'talk' with others with this disease - in 'real life' I know no one who suffers from Crohn's. I have an amazing family and support system but no matter how great, they can never understand living with a chronic illness (i.e. the constant lack of control over symptoms or disease process).
I have some questions about current treatments and such, but mostly just wanted to join to have a place where other people 'get it'.
Thanks!
Kristy