say one thing positive about Crohns

There are so many negatives with this disease. What I have noticed is that people with Crohns look a lot younger than they actually are. Not good for son(17) if he is out with mates and wants an alcoholic drink or he is turned away at cinema because they don't think he is old enough to see a '15' certified film.
I am always totally amazed at the people I meet who just don't seem to age especially as I can appreciate just how badly someone can be affected by this disease.

vixen said...
There are so many negatives with this disease. What I have noticed is that people with Crohns look a lot younger than they actually are. Not good for son(17) if he is out with mates and wants an alcoholic drink or he is turned away at cinema because they don't think he is old enough to see a '15' certified film.
I am always totally amazed at the people I meet who just don't seem to age especially as I can appreciate just how badly someone can be affected by this disease.

That's true in my family as well. My dad took longer to age then most people, as did I.

My one positive thought is..............at least it's not cancer.

I did stop eating all fast food. Not much else good to say about it. I was already a compassionate person!

I have learned how to properly pronounce the name of several expensive medications.

General Colon Bowel

ozonehole said...
Listening to all these positive comments, I think that there might be some marketing potential in this, especially if we can find the cause of Crohn's (let us say, the MAP virus). Here's how it could go down...

"Look younger, stay thinner, expand your knowledge, meet new friends! Join the growing community of Crohn's Disease sufferers. Don't think of it as an illness, think of it as an opportunity! Our MAP virus capsules are guaranteed to bring this exciting new challenge into your life. All yours for just $9.95 per bottle. Free shipping included!"

"Order before Halloween and receive a coupon for 10% discount on future purchase of Pentasa or Humira!"

OK, I'll go now...

LOL, that's a good one ozonehole

I am more patient when it comes to people and waiting. My doctors taught me that they cant be on time so lots of time has gone by in the waiting rooms.
I am more relaxed about me, as in if I don't feel up to do something I don't do it.
I get to spend more quality time with my family since I don't have job any more.
I try to use my spare energy to do good, like volunteer for the red cross with my dog Charly.
I am finally starting to be interested about food since I can't eat anything so I have started to cook.
I take better care of my money.
I have been able to help other people suffering form the same disease.
I work more with myself like working out, relaxing and so on.
I have more time with my dogs, that I love and they love me, sometimes I can't take them out for there walks but thats ok they get to share the bed with me instead.

The list goes on an on of course it has it downsides too but if I try to look at the positive things they are plenty.
You just have to stay positive ;)

Oh and just like imissicecream I was/am a perfectionist but that has pretty much gone downhill since begin diagnosed, I still do my best but I dont beat myself up about it if I cant.

Post Edited (isergodur) : 9/19/2010 5:47:53 PM (GMT-6)

Tried to think of one thing or many things positive about Crohn's and I couldn't think of one thing! Glad I'm not the only one! Screw Crohn's!!

haha thanks! They crapped out for sure. I always look forward to Soxtober but not so much this year. May both Sox do much better next year and not crap out!!

met a new doc . . . .

i see that this is a subject that not all can agree with, but on a lighter side i have afew.;o)

free tummy tucks, can eat anything i want and lose weight, (for now) wasnt always so, ive met tons of caring and nice medical people, ive retired twice, i get to use the restroom first wherever im at, and i dont have to prep for scopes!

Hard to think of something positive about having Crohns...maybe that it has brought me closer to my niece who has it....

Maybe that it has brought me closer to God.  Yep, I guess that would be it.

I'll name a few to make up for those who can't think of anything.  =)

1. I don't get as aggitated when old people in front of me are going slow because I know I'm like that some days and I'm 29!

2. I understand my husband's chronic pain so much better 

3. I realized that no job/no amount of $ is worth getting so sick that I die.  Quit two horrible jobs because of it (and feel like I'm on my way to quitting a third).