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by Shawna
(Missouri)

I just needed to vent to people who would understand. I am really tired of co-workers thinking everytime they see me running to the bathroom that I am contagious with the flu. I have talked to them about Crohn's and have even asked if they would like me to bring in some reading materials to better understand the disease.They seem to think it's just "Diarrhea". I wish that was the case. I had to leave work early because it's one of those days were you are SO TIRED and cannot leave the restroom. Then like everyone else I worry about missing work, but that is the nature of this disease. No real topic here, I just really needed to vent. Thanks for listening..

Shawna =)

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May 13, 2011

Help for Crohn's
by: Anonymous

Vitamin D3 deficiency is a major factor for Crohn's.
Try like myself taking the above dosage, but always
with a spoon of Flax or Fish oil, to optimize absorption. Vitamin D will give you energy. Eliminate sugars and replace with Honey
in everything! Honey is a mono-saccharides, and easily
digested by Crohn's afflicted bowels, therefore less
bacterial growth that causes inflammation.
Try also take 1/2 tspn of Manuka Honey, on empty stomach 1 hour before a meal. It heals any wound inside and outside the body!!! I tried it when I had
pain from Crohn's attack, and the pain was gone.($12 a small jar) but lasts for a long time.
SUGARS- IN ANY FORM, IS EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE
INFLAMED BOWELS OF CROHN'S SUFFERERS.
Try to avoid smoking, and coffee only once a day or every other day!
Instead of coffee, to be alert and awake, put a dash or two of CAYENNE PEPPER
into 1/2 cup of warm water, or into salads, soups, any dishes. It does
wonders! It also takes pain away!!!

You will not regret implementing the above suggestions, as you are getting
them from a Crohn's sufferer like yourself, who is mature in years, and with
experience, and who has tried everything.
I have many more helpful suggestions for emergency situations.
If you'd like to get the information, you can e-mail me: blueiris0000@yahoo.com

If you don't try, you'll never know...

Check with your G.P. your thyroid level,
and hemoglobin level as well.
You might need Iron pill (better from vegetable
source), www.vitacost.com sells them cheaply - Item #CTL4026594. Take 3 a day with vitamin C - 500-1000 mg, for 3 months.

Jul 18, 2008

Need to vent
by: Connie

I understand your frustration. My co-workers laugh at me, but they make way and are understanding. They know I never complain unless truly necessary. I had not missed a sick day in seven years until I was stricken with the initial attack last November. I missed three weeks then. I was just thankful to be alive at that point. Be patient. One of them may be sharing your torment one of these days.

Apr 09, 2008

Bathroom visits
by: Cindy

I know it is hard trying to act natural when going to the bathroom. I try to hide a wipe in my sock or stocking before going in. And the times we have to go in, leave and go right back into the bathroom gets a little embarrasing to I'm glad you vented because it is a real issue.

Feb 13, 2008

I understand
by: Anonymous

I completely understand your frustration. I had to miss work three times this past week and it has been awful trying to make up all those hours. Most of all if i could just go to the restroom at work without anyone noticing that i left the meeting early or that i have made more than one stop at the restroom in the last hour it would be such a relief...no matter how much this disease has tried to take from me, the last thing it is going to take is my dignity! Don't feel bad and hang in there, it is like all things in life, they will never really understand it unless they are living with it themselves.

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