I’ve been a “Crohnie” for 31 years. In that time I’ve had ileostomy surgery, resections, ER visits for blockages, and flare-ups which are too many to count.
Dealing with this disease isn’t “a walk in the park” as some may think. There’s abdominal pain that doesn’t go away as well as spasms, fatigue, sore joints, and side effects from medications that can affect certain organs.
Each patient has different symptoms and they respond differently to the treatments they receive. I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve put together a “survival plan” for myself whenever I’m not feeling well.
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