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Posted 8/12/2011 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
I have Crohns, I have severe inflammation after every meal, I have back problems, and I normally have low self esteem over my weight because of the weight fluctuations with the disease. However, I have never been this big before. I am 19 years old 5 foot and 135 pounds. I know its not huge but I am constantly depressed, unhappy, and crying over the way I feel. I think moving in general is more difficult because of the way my body feels with the weight gain. None of my clothes fit, and it seems like whenever I do anything all I can think about is getting home to the huge non restricting sleep shirt and shorts I wear to bed.

-briana
Posted 8/12/2011 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Briana

Im sorry to hear how low you are currently feeling. I too am only 20 I was diagnosed at 18 and was on steroids for so long i too felt like an elephant before too long... I know its hard to shift the weight afterwards but i promise you it wont be that way forever.
and as for none of your clothes fitting, use it as an excuse to go shopping! (i have such a range of clothing and sizes i could open up a small store!)

try and look at the small positives for now, it will get better!
Posted 8/12/2011 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Briana
I am sorry you are feeling poorly. Crohn's can beat up your body and your mind.

Have you tried epson salt baths? This can help and make you calm before bed.

Also, have you tries any modifications to diet, this has helped many folks to feel better?

What about a water bottle when you are feeling poorly.

I wish I could help in some way

(((hugs)))

Dave

Posted 8/12/2011 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
Thank You dave I will definitely look into epson salt baths. Novice, I have a wide range of clothing as well. I am a really negative person and its hard to find the positives sometimes. I hope it dose not take that long to get back to the way I was before. Thanks for the reassurance :)
Posted 8/12/2011 10:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Briana. I'm so sorry that you're having such a rough time, especially when you're young and vulnerable to feeling crummy about yourself. I'm decades older than you, but I still feel awful when my weight escalates. The only thing that helps me is swimming--not aggressive swimming, but just getting into the water and peddling back and forth while straddling one of those styrofoam noodles. The weightlessness helps you move without hurting or sweating, and you can actually get a lot of exercise while being cool and comfortable. I haven't lost much weight yet, but the exercise helps to tone my body, especially my stomach, which has been feeling bloated and soft because it hurts to try to pull my abdominal muscles in. The cool water also helps an inflamed butt!

Hang in.We've all been where you are (and my closet, too, holds tops that go from smalls to extra-larges. I hate it!). Things will get better, I promise!
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