Coming out of remission of Crohn's after 28 years

AndrewAust

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Joined : Feb 2013

Posts : 18

Posted 2/4/2013 2:43 AM (GMT 0)

I was diognosed with Crohn's back in 1978 when l was 16yo. I had a bowel recession at 19yo where they removed 18'' of small bowel. I went into remission for 28 years up until 2 years ago where l suffered numerous serious tragedies which led to having a heart attack and a 6 way by-pass operation. This followed on with my Crohn's flaring up again.
I want to know if anyone has been in remission for a long period of time and that it has suddenly re appeared due to a change in their life.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 2/4/2013 3:14 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Andrew and welcome.

I am so sorry to hear of your recent health struggles and subsequent flare.

The good news is that since you had such an amazing remission for so long, that perhaps once you manage the other issues...your flare will cease...and the Chohn's will improve once again.

Stress/Anxiety management goes hand in hand with health issues...so know that we will support you in any way that we can.

What have you found helpful in the past? Or, if you could use some ideas let us know...and have a look into our Resources here on the main page for great self-help techniques.:)

Some of our members deal with IBD disorders, or have loved ones who do (one of our mod's husband suffers from Crohn's) so you may be hearing from them as well.

I wish you the best, and post anytime!

Scaredy Cat

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