--- In crohns_n_colitis@yahoogroups.com, "roxyander24"
<roxyander24@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, My name is Rachel and I am 22. I just got Crohns Colitis last
> thursday.. very depressing for me. My family never had it. I feel
I
> am the only one in the world who have it.. but alot of people have
> them.. and I live in Indiana..
>
> I am waitin for doctor to tell me what foods, meds, not to take
> or you can eat or take..
>
> Talk to you again next time!
>
> Rach-
>
>
> --- In crohns_n_colitis@yahoogroups.com, "Samantha" <slide_em@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi!
> > My name is Samantha and I'm a 17 year old female living in
> Australia.
> > About 3 weeks ago I noticed a change in my bowel movements and
> > started to bleed and experience pain. I went to the doctors and
> they
> > did blood tests and stool samples, nothing showed up. I
> continued
> > to get worse and they treated me for numerous conditions.
> > I had a colonoscopy yesterday and the bad news is that it's
> > ulcerative colitis. I've never ever been sick before in my
> life.
> > I dont feel sick, havent lost weight (i'm only very little,
always
> > have been). I dont have all the details because I have to go
> back
> > to the specialist in a week to get biopsy results etc. I'm
on
> > prednisone and sulfur tablets (cant remember the name - they are
> > yellow).
> > I was supposed to leave for the US for a 3 month holiday on
> Saturday,
> > so obviously that's on hold for a month or so. Pretty devastated
> > about that.
> > But I was told that I'm lucky I was diagnosed now, because if
I'd
> > flown I would have required colon surgery.
> > They also dont seem to know what caused it. 2 years ago my
> father
> > passed away, so I've been under a lot of stress, and also my
> father
> > had U.C. about 20 years ago, but seemed to recover pretty much.
> >
> > I have so many questions, I guess that the specialist will
answer
> > them.
> > I just hope that they can manage it, as I said I havent felt
sick
> at
> > all, just a bit of pain and feeling worn down.
> >
> > Right now, I just have to take my medication and keep an eye on
my
> > weight and nutrient levels.
> >
> > Hoping to get lots of support from people who know what it's
like
> and
> > have been confused like me at some stage but who see the light
now.
> >
> >
> > Samantha


> >



Hello, my name is Rene and I was diagnossed with chrons disease oct
2005. It has been a little weird, but as far as what you can eat or
not there are no limits. Some things bother me more than others
however. When first diagnosed stay away from black pepper and spicy
foods and tomatoe products. I can eat tomatoes now but they do often
cause diarreah? It's just part of the disease. After being diagnosed
with chrons I was so afraid to eat that I am now a diabetic. I also
have spinal stenosis and ostoperosis. The list goes on. Bottom
lineis that Life goes on with time and prayer. Remember to keep your
faith and hang in there. With faith this to shall pass. Take care
amd god bless!
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