Things arent so bad right?!

So you might of picked up a few weeks ago, I was in a bit of a panic when my Pentasa stopped working for me and I was having stomach trouble. I am very new to this whole thing and I will say the whole crohns diagnosis was taking a toll on me mentally. I just kept feeling so isolated amongst others like i was now different and I couldnt keep a smile on my face. I was just so worried about every peice of food I was putting in my mouth. Well after I have buried myself into two amazing books on Crohns disease and diet as well as a 1000 boards and crohns articles, I am finally becoming a little comfortable with having this disease. I think I am also feeling this way bc the steriods have given me a mental break from all the pain and discomfort, that i can kind of have a better head on my shoulders to think about things. I no longer feel sorry for myself. This is not something I could prevent because I didnt know everything I was eating was so detrimental to my health and if I really knew, of course I wouldnt have eaten it. I have really cleaned up my diet and even though im not following a specific diet, I have eased my fear of food and feel more comfortable trying things to see what bothers me. I am now being put on asathioprine while on prednisone and I really hope this helps. I also bought a yougermet yogert maker to get me some good bacteria going bc i am a firm believer that alot of this sprang up after a dr put me on 5 rounds of antibiotics for a misdiagnosed bladder infection... So im trying to get my flora in check and stay positive. I thank you all for being there when I needed you.

I'm glad that you're coping better. I think it helps to be proactive and involved. It can be a bit of a roller coaster ride, with highs and lows, but if you read up on it, and know what to expect, that can help. When I was diagnosed, I didn't know what Crohn's was, and that is scary in itself.

I completely understand what you mean about the diet. I was diagnosed with Crohn's many years ago, but I've been in remission for so long and eaten what I wanted I pretty much forgot about following any kind of restriction. :ybatty: I was eating a lot of whole-grain, high-fiber foods and raw vegetables and fruit. I was also taking Ibuprofen regularly. Now I'm caught in a flare and have had to pretty much follow a strict elimination diet. I did buy a yogurt maker also and made my first batch the other day. It turned out pretty good! Better than store-bought yogurt. I also have been drinking kefir milk - have you tried it? Lots of good probiotics and makes my belly feel better. :smile:
Today is a rough day for me but then I'm still waiting to get in to see the doctor about this flare. Frustrating! :ymad:

:thumright: Awesome. I'm glad things are working out for the better.

I'm sure glad to see your doing better. I did read your last post and it reminded me of how i was when I first was told I had crohs. I wil get better as time goes on.

I also take Imuran and have for 4 months now. I belive its starting to work. I'll keep my fingers X for you and me.

Jim (Pops)

Hey Barbie - I love this thread! Thank you so much for being positive, it's quite refreshing! Like you, i'm going through the same thing. Two weeks ago my Crohn's was upgraded to Moderate/Severe, and now i'm freaking out about every piece of food I put in my mouth. But, even though i'm on a ton of meds, I feel better. I no longer feel sorry for myself, and not only is my physical health better, but my mental health as well. I know that it's a long road that I have ahead of me, but i'm ready to tackle it. Thanks again for this thread - it made me smile!