Hello,
My name is Caitlin and I've had Crohn's symptoms/secondary diseases since age 11 (pyoderma gangrenosum and arthritis), diagnosed Crohn's at 17 (2001). I've been very lucky in how well my disease has been managed since then. Having a bit of a resurgeonce right now and being reminded of how serious this illness can be. Just had a colonoscopy and endoscopy yesterday complete with biopsies. It looks like surgery for an ileocecal valve stricture may be in my future.
I'm a little overwhelmed by the fairly sudden switch from no meds/limited symptoms back to many meds/many symptoms and surgery looming. I decided it was time to seek out some support. Hopefully I'll be able to offer some back as well.
Thanks so much!
~Caitlin