- Location
- Nottingham, UK
Hello,
Firstly let me start off by introducing myself. My name is Jack Whiting, I'm from England and I am 20. I have been suffering from symptoms of Crohn's for several years but it has never been diagnosed so I've shrugged it off. Recently it has been getting a lot worse with all of the following:
Now I have been through several tests and I have just, two weeks ago, been officially diagnosed with Crohn's. It's incredibly new for me and I can say I am scared of what is to come. I was given medication of 40mg Prednisolone daily and 400mg Asacol (Mesalazine) daily. I've been on them for 10 days so far and have had no improvements what so ever from the medication. In fact I've been getting worse due the side effects I have been getting - Insomnia, Bloating, Aching, etc.
I sort of feel like a lot of things have been turned upside down and I'm wondering how it's going to effect me. I'm due to go into my second year of university in short of two weeks and the way I'm feeling I'm unable to get out of the house and do every day things. I work from home a lot so that's not much the problem but socialising is a big part of what keeps me going at uni and makes it more enjoyable.
So that's me. Just starting out my journey with an official diagnosis.
Firstly let me start off by introducing myself. My name is Jack Whiting, I'm from England and I am 20. I have been suffering from symptoms of Crohn's for several years but it has never been diagnosed so I've shrugged it off. Recently it has been getting a lot worse with all of the following:
- Fatigue
- No Weight Gain/Weight Loss
- Abdomain Pain
- Poor Stool Movements
- Blood
Now I have been through several tests and I have just, two weeks ago, been officially diagnosed with Crohn's. It's incredibly new for me and I can say I am scared of what is to come. I was given medication of 40mg Prednisolone daily and 400mg Asacol (Mesalazine) daily. I've been on them for 10 days so far and have had no improvements what so ever from the medication. In fact I've been getting worse due the side effects I have been getting - Insomnia, Bloating, Aching, etc.
I sort of feel like a lot of things have been turned upside down and I'm wondering how it's going to effect me. I'm due to go into my second year of university in short of two weeks and the way I'm feeling I'm unable to get out of the house and do every day things. I work from home a lot so that's not much the problem but socialising is a big part of what keeps me going at uni and makes it more enjoyable.
So that's me. Just starting out my journey with an official diagnosis.