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Posted 3/29/2018 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
hi i am also diagnosed with CHROHNS recently, as i am waiting for the biopsy after of my colonoscopy. i can stop my depression now. the feeling that i can live again a normal life.. as a simple woman who is trying to work here in UAE for my family future, i dont have any health insurance to assist me.i cant accept to fall on this.. as what i have seen from the symptoms of chrohns.i never yet experience except for the bloated and acidity but not all the time. my BM is normal 1-2 time a day. one day i saw a huge blood in the toilet which made me paranoid.yes the doctor told me i have internal hems because i feel the burning and itchy sensation near my anus. the other thing he discovered i have multiple ulcers in my right small intestines and he considered already as IBD. he prescribed 6 kinds of medicines for the inflammation. CIPRO,METRONIDAZOLE, ESOMEPRAZOLE domeperadone for my acid,daflon formy eroded hems and budenofalk. i am scared totakeallof this in a long term as he told me that once to check the result of biopsy he will give me a proper medicine. i am scared for these medication.i am planning to have a baby this year but how can i continue my life with this illness

Please advice me how to overcome with it? how to live a normal life again
i am planning to do alternative meds as i dont want the side effects of the medicines
Posted 3/29/2018 12:04 PM (GMT 0)
It's very common when first faced with the Crohn's diagnosis, to have a lot of fear and trepidation. The treatment options for Crohn's have come an awful long way over the last 10-15 years. Crohn's varies in severity and it doesn't sound like you're presenting too badly. You really need to results of the scopes and biopsies.

I also want to assure you that there are many IBD sufferers that once receiving the appropriate treatment, go on the lead very normal lives. That's not to say that IBD can't be a severe disease, but if you get the right treatment and early enough, and you stay on top of your symptoms, then your chances are very good that you'll be able manage against this disease. Good luck, hope you're feeling better soon.
Posted 3/29/2018 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you very much 73monte for your positive message for me.. i know it is very hard for me especialy this disease is very rare in my country. As 30 yrs old female and preparing to have a baby soon. I cant see my self living as healthy as any one.i wnat to live longer of course. And yes the flare up to me is very minimal unlike the others. But the doctor told me that he saw multiple ulcers and big ulcer that needed to be treated. I asked the doctor also if it dangerous he told me no but you need to medicate the inflammation. I want to ask how will you know if your ulcers are not inflammed? I just also got my lab test for cbc and perimeral smear. my rbc, hemocryt and wbc are all back to normal unlike before i decided for colonoscopy. The reason why i feel weak right know maybe because of my depreasion or is it possible tha antibiotics and medicine given to me (mentioned above)? And the poops is it normal to have soft dry stool like a smashed one not diarehea like if you are taking medicine and eating only fibrous food? As before i medicated, my Bm is normal

Thank you

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Posted 3/29/2018 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Boinky, welcome to the forum. Sorry to read about your issues. The very best thing you can do is educate yourself about crohns disease & the various medications used to treat it. Knowledge is powerful & it will help you understand things better. The disease can range from mild to severe, it depends on what the scope & biopsy shows plus symptoms. I suggest that you go to CCFA.org & read. This particular site has accurate information. There is a lot of garbage on the internet that is not reliable at all.

The medications your dr has prescribed is normal considering what he saw during your scope. Since you are on antibiotics I suggest you go to the store & get a probiotic to take with your meds. Cipro is pretty strong & not only will it kill the bad flora but also the good flora that helps keep the gut in check. It is available over the counter, talk to your pharmacist.

Once your dr gets the biopsy back then he can determine what medication is appropriate to treat the disease. You mentioned wanting to become pregnant. There has been several ladies on here that were pregnant & on medications at the same time. The main thing is to get the disease under control so you can move forward with starting a family.

Take care.
Posted 3/31/2018 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much susie.. my everyday life is struggle as i am alone here in UAE.i cant stop being sentimental and cry easily just because of this condition. i feel weak, and always chilling with cold hands and feet.i think these are all symptoms of depression. i woke up every night just to feel scared not because of my tummy aches. is it possible you feel fatigue on medicines? i feel so droggy all the time. my emotion cant control as if i think that i cant live a normal life again.my body feels weak so much. how can i know if my ulcers are not inflamed anymore.as of now i cant feel anything except little pain at left lower side of my tummy but its tolerable. can you give me some advice if what vitamins can i take together with that medicnes prescribed above tome... i need to be strong again..
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