Hello Everyone
I have been commenting on here for a while but I realised I havent followed the rules and written an intro so here we go!
I was diagnosed when I was 15, my brother has Crohns and a cousin on my Mums side both have Crohns so its in the family somewhere! Since being diagnosed 9 years ago I have had two small bowel resections and still managed to get two A levels and go to University. Finding real life a little bit harder now but I work as a gallery assistant and make video art amongst other things. When I don't feel ill!
I'm on my second round of infliximab since December, which has sorted out my strictures just about and I am for the first time in ages able to eat 3 meals a day! But has come with a whole new load of troubles. I've developed a couple of fistulas which I'm not very impressed about. They are hoping the infliximab will sort out them out, fingers crossed!
I am quite preoccupied with food and eating! I really like cooking and I am big fan of Jamie Oliver. I enjoy reading about what you all eat! I was drinking Modulen for about 5 years but I've suddenly developed a massive dislike of it and I'm now enjoying fruity fortisip instead.
Anyway just wanted to introduce myself! Anyone fancy saying hi or had similar experiences I'd love to hear them.
Lizzy
I have been commenting on here for a while but I realised I havent followed the rules and written an intro so here we go!
I was diagnosed when I was 15, my brother has Crohns and a cousin on my Mums side both have Crohns so its in the family somewhere! Since being diagnosed 9 years ago I have had two small bowel resections and still managed to get two A levels and go to University. Finding real life a little bit harder now but I work as a gallery assistant and make video art amongst other things. When I don't feel ill!
I'm on my second round of infliximab since December, which has sorted out my strictures just about and I am for the first time in ages able to eat 3 meals a day! But has come with a whole new load of troubles. I've developed a couple of fistulas which I'm not very impressed about. They are hoping the infliximab will sort out them out, fingers crossed!
I am quite preoccupied with food and eating! I really like cooking and I am big fan of Jamie Oliver. I enjoy reading about what you all eat! I was drinking Modulen for about 5 years but I've suddenly developed a massive dislike of it and I'm now enjoying fruity fortisip instead.
Anyway just wanted to introduce myself! Anyone fancy saying hi or had similar experiences I'd love to hear them.
Lizzy
Have you had a chance yet to look around the abscesses and fistulas forum? If not do go and have a nosy around. I have been on Modulen myself for a while leadng up to my op last year and did like it but could not imagine being on it for that long - well done you! I am not surprised you have now had enough of it.
