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crohn's and the future

by Charles Bonham
(Streamwood, IL, Cook)

Hi everyone, my name is Charles. I have been diagnoesed with crohns 6 years ago. I am now 25. I have had severe surgeries. Everyday I get stomach aches, weakness, diarrhea, once in a while blurry vision, weight loss, and once in a while joint pains.

I have a girlfriend right now, who I might spend the rest of my life with, and I'm going to school to finish a four year degree.

My question to everyone...Does life get better?
Can I give this terrible disease to my children?
Am I going to be strong enough to take care of myself, my parents, maybe my own family someday?

HOW DO I MOVE ON?

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Jan 04, 2009
 Crohn's and the future
by: Anonymous

Oh my, I feel for you. The most important thing to remember about Crohn's disease is not to let it beat you. Every doctor that I talk to tells me that having Crohn's can be worse than having cancer. It is something that many do not understand and sometimes belittle. But you have to keep your head up and be optimistic about the future. Be clear with your doctor about your symptoms. If you do not feel a medicine is working for you, let him/her know. Take control of your life. Ask your doctor what they can do to help you with your symptoms, more so than they are. I actually found that a few of the medicines that I was on were causing a majority of my problems. Look at the side effects for your medicines and make a determination if that is what is happening with you. Talk to your doctor about discontinuing that medicine for a short period to test your theory. I have my good and bad days. I sometimes wonder if I can continue on, but the answer is always yes. Strive to live. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!

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