Hi, my name is Kristy, I'm 25 years old and was diagnosed with Crohn's 12mnths ago, after 18months of tests tests and more tests. It is now believed that I may have been wrongly diagnosed at 16, as I have suffered from seizures, any many other inflammations that all tie back to crohns. Since being diagnosed I have have several surgeries for a perianal fistula, that doesnt seem to want to close up :ymad: I suffer daily from severe fatigue, anxiety, and sometimes depression, but my hardest battle is not knowing what is right and wrong?!?!?
I have been struggling to be 'okay' with the medication my specialist has prescribed (mecaptopurine), knowing some of the side effects they can have. My doctor is now looking to put me on either Humira or Remicade, due to the ongoing issues with the fistula, but these both seem to have worse side effects?.. I don't have a very good relationship with my specialist as he doesn't seem to be bothered with how I feel about any of it.
I've also recently looked at naturopaths, who have suggested that I can live a healthy life, not being on any of these drugs, but by sticking to a strict diet, as well as some suggested supplements from the natropath.
I guess what I am here for is to ask if there is anybody out there that is living drug free with this disease, and suggestion or recommendation on whether I would have better success of the fistula closing up if I was to start Humira or Remicade.
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Kristy
I have been struggling to be 'okay' with the medication my specialist has prescribed (mecaptopurine), knowing some of the side effects they can have. My doctor is now looking to put me on either Humira or Remicade, due to the ongoing issues with the fistula, but these both seem to have worse side effects?.. I don't have a very good relationship with my specialist as he doesn't seem to be bothered with how I feel about any of it.
I've also recently looked at naturopaths, who have suggested that I can live a healthy life, not being on any of these drugs, but by sticking to a strict diet, as well as some suggested supplements from the natropath.
I guess what I am here for is to ask if there is anybody out there that is living drug free with this disease, and suggestion or recommendation on whether I would have better success of the fistula closing up if I was to start Humira or Remicade.
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Kristy