My blood now shows what I have been feeling for a little over a month. I am in remission!!!!
I have gone from sickly to healthy in just 8 weeks. I was so scared to start Remicade that when my doc said we needed to go that route, I just freaked. For me, I decided to try Paleo. It has been described as an anti-inflammatory diet. Not knowing much more than that, I thew myself at it whole heartedly. That was 8 weeks ago.
My CRP's are within normal range. They have been elevated for nearly 4 years.
My iron is within normal range. I have been anemic for 3 years and had to have iron infusions last Dec. I was told, by my Hemotologist, that I could expect to have infusions 2-3 times a year, but now I do not need them :ylol2:
My Vit b12 is normal! I am now absorbing this important vitamin normally! I was on monthly injections for the last year.
My Crohn's symptoms are gone. No more D, arthritis issues, pain during digestion, and the awful serious lack of energy. :emot-dance:
Lastly, I have been taken off of Entocort. I have been on it, in various doses, for nearly a year. I know that being on oral steroids, for extended periods, is hard on your body and I am thrilled to be off.
I will continue taking low dose Azathioprine and will reassess with my gut doc in August.
8 weeks ago I was desperate to get ahold of this flare. I am amazed at how far I have come. Paleo worked for me, I do not assume it is for everyone, but maybe my story will give some people another option to try.
I blogged about my whole journey. If you want to read it, feel free.
Thank you all for being here for support. Many a days, I'd find myself lurking here just because I knew 'here' I was normal and accepted.
I'll still be around here. I doubt I can give back all the encouragement I have recieved here, but I will try!
I have gone from sickly to healthy in just 8 weeks. I was so scared to start Remicade that when my doc said we needed to go that route, I just freaked. For me, I decided to try Paleo. It has been described as an anti-inflammatory diet. Not knowing much more than that, I thew myself at it whole heartedly. That was 8 weeks ago.
My CRP's are within normal range. They have been elevated for nearly 4 years.
My iron is within normal range. I have been anemic for 3 years and had to have iron infusions last Dec. I was told, by my Hemotologist, that I could expect to have infusions 2-3 times a year, but now I do not need them :ylol2:
My Vit b12 is normal! I am now absorbing this important vitamin normally! I was on monthly injections for the last year.
My Crohn's symptoms are gone. No more D, arthritis issues, pain during digestion, and the awful serious lack of energy. :emot-dance:
Lastly, I have been taken off of Entocort. I have been on it, in various doses, for nearly a year. I know that being on oral steroids, for extended periods, is hard on your body and I am thrilled to be off.
I will continue taking low dose Azathioprine and will reassess with my gut doc in August.
8 weeks ago I was desperate to get ahold of this flare. I am amazed at how far I have come. Paleo worked for me, I do not assume it is for everyone, but maybe my story will give some people another option to try.
I blogged about my whole journey. If you want to read it, feel free.
Thank you all for being here for support. Many a days, I'd find myself lurking here just because I knew 'here' I was normal and accepted.
I'll still be around here. I doubt I can give back all the encouragement I have recieved here, but I will try!
