When I was diagnosed with Crohns in 1985, no one seemed to know what it was,, and I remember support groups were like AA groups, but we gave our real names. Things have really changed, and its amazing to have this forum for support, because this is such a LONELY disease. I had a scary time back in the 80s, but through copious amounts of medications, surgery, and a blood transfusion, I had a glorious remission period of about 10 years. As of the last 3 years I have been FIGHTING the fact that my symptoms are returning, I cannot tell you how scared I have been... so very scared, so depressed. I found this amazing place here on line, i don't want to go to any more depressing support meetings at the "local clinic" where I come out feeling more depressed than when I went in. I know this sounds really negative, but I am so anxious and scared to get back on this rollercoaster,, I should have known the remission ride wouldn't last forever, but when you feel good, you tend to forget to feel bad... So I guess I am new to this forum, but a former ex-girlfriend of my disease. And it looks like we are getting back together, one of those clandestined affairs. I have a new Dr, hes not a GI, but hes a great Internist, my new dx includes my Crohns disease, Hypertension with Tachycardia, Diabetes and Kidney Failure. (Stage 1)
I was diagnosed with Crohns Dis. in 1985, Hypertension in 2004, Diabetis and Kidney Dis. in 2014. I am now 47, so I have had Crohns for 30 years.
Anyway, thats my story, thank you for listening! :heart:
I was diagnosed with Crohns Dis. in 1985, Hypertension in 2004, Diabetis and Kidney Dis. in 2014. I am now 47, so I have had Crohns for 30 years.
Anyway, thats my story, thank you for listening! :heart:
I'm so sorry that you're seeing your ex once again