in hospital and scared.

Hi Lyndy,

Sorry to hear that you are in the hospital and not doing well.

Unfortunately weight loss and diarrhea are common in both Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Bile acid malabsorption is also a common symptom of Crohn's Disease. I pray it goes well for you. Just remember you are not in this alone. There are many people on this site (like me) that are fighting the same fight as you.

Just remember we are all here for each other.

Welcome to the forum.

Jason

You should not be embarrased at all!!!

Any friend that makes you feel embarassed or makes fun in some way or doesn't support you is not a true friend to begin with.

The best part of this site is that we are all family in a way. We are here to support and be supported. While friends and family may not understand what you are going through and how you feel, we DO!

If you feel embarrased talking about your problems to others you can always come here and talk to us. We are in the same position as you and know what it's like.

You should check out the post I just made that starts with "If it's not one thing it's another". I posted a lot of personal details and info in there and feel totally comfortable doing so because we are all here for each other.


Jason

EDIT:  Here is the link to the post I was talking about:  https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=17&m=2582413

Lyndyloo,

Sorry to hear your not doing so good, I am also new to this site and if it's any consolation, anything you are to afraid say to your doctor or family or friends is normally because you think they may laugh at you or you think they don't understand. However, this site has the best people to listen to everything you want to ask, as most of them have been through it and as it can be an embarrassing disease to talk about you'll find we actually learn to laugh at our own embarrassing situations.
Also they give you the confidence to speak to your GI doctor and maybe suggest things that you haven't thought of mainly because your still trying to come to terms with your diagnosis.

I wish you well and hope you get some relief soon.

Hello Lindyloo: Always remember you are in control of your Crohn's, it does not control you. I am new here but have decided that I will enjoy my life no matter what comes my way. Never be embarrassed to ask questions, talk about down there with either family or friends.
I hope you are on the mend, and that you get the help you need.
Merry Christmas and God Bless.

Hanging in there and living as best I can with a smile
bberl.

Hi Lindy,

I too have just been released from the hospital. I only was diagnosed in Mar, and have hard time with it, talking without crying, being embarassed (love when your friends come to visit in hospital and you have to suddenly use the bathroom in a BIG HURRY and it is about one foot from them AND door doesn't close!) HA! What can you do? The ONLY thing that matters is getting you well again, and feeling hopeful for your future!
You will feel better when you KNOW what it is and can learn and heal!

Best wishes