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How do I help friend with Chrons?

I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with Chron's. She hasn't been able to work for a couple of months and has stopped calling people back when they try to check on her. I'm afraid she is slipping into a depression, which seems understandable considering the circumstances. Does anyone have any input on how to best help her?

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How do I help friend with Chrons?

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Mar 28, 2010
 advice to help a friend
by: delilah

Hi,
I would suggest you read through the forums to get an understanding about this condition and the varying symptoms of it.
I think the worst part of it is apart from the pain and upsets, is the embarrassment of being caught short for the toilet and the shame of losing control. This more than anything else alienates them from friends and families.So your first priority would be to explain to them that you understand about the fear of being caught short and the plans you could put in place to deal with if it should happen.
This will continue until your consultant can prescribe the drugs that work for you and gives you back your life!!!!!
Apr 16, 2009
 help a freind
by: tom

hi im tom i understand how your freind feels i have been through it all with my wife who has a very severe time with it .She should see her doctor for anti depressants and to see her consultant about a medication called Remicade it is very good for keeping the didease under control. But the best tomic is to have very good freinds like you and all her family there for her . all the very best tom

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