Hi. I have had Crohn’s Disease for 18 years. The last five years have been considered medical “remission” and have been pretty darn great. This is my story.
I don’t have a concrete plan for how I am going to unfold my journey, but I do intend to share everything I remember, as it comes to me. It might be bits and pieces and it probably won’t be in chronological order. I am going to put everything I know and every little tidbit that could help out there for others. From diagnosis to (my current state of) remission: the tests, the surgeries, the research, the pills, the multiple specialists and doctors, the alternative therapies, the healthcare system, and the many side effects and other annoyances caused by this disease. I have a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. If that offends you, feel free to move on. Jerk-faces will not be tolerated!
I may vent some days, but overall I hope to show gratitude and share with you all I’ve learned (and continue to discover). My ultimate goal is to create a support system where we can all feel open and comfortable. I welcome questions and comments.
What’s working for me might not work for everyone – but I know if I had had a support network even 15 years ago, I could have avoided much angst. Or at least not felt alone in the journey. If I can help at least one person, then I will consider this blog a success. Yes, I realize how cheesy that sounds.
This is my battle with Crohn's.
"With Can't Wait iPhone application, you can easily find a bathroom in Canada. Provided by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, this application includes features to locate bathrooms on a map or in a list, find the nearest bathroom, and identify the features of each bathroom. Bathrooms are displayed as open or closed based on your current time, and if you have GPS services, you can see bathrooms in relation to your current location."