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Originally posted by Wine&SilverBlue
I was just diagnosed with a pretty mild case of Crohn's disease last May after it caused my appendix to RUPTURE!!! the docs think it had been ruptured while i was still at school, but i didnt go to the ER until my first night home...

i've been finding out that this is much more common than i thought (crohns, not ruptured appendices) and it turned out that a girl in my pledge class also has Crohn's.

i was just wondering if anyone here also has it....


jen

My oldest daughter was diagnosised with Crohn's disease a couple months before her 18th birthday. She has a fairly moderate case. That was 8 years ago.

I strongly suggest contacting the Crohns and Colitis foundation for helpful information. http://www.ccfa.org/

She has flair ups..but an interesting thing we have found, is Crohns effects a LOT OF people. There is a lot of research...but like with any chronic disease/disorder, I think the sufferer's mental attitude has a lot to do with their overall health.

My daughter has used it as a crutch (unfortunately) whenever she doesn't want to do something (like get a job..but I digress). My husband's coworker has it pretty bad, and he always manages to get along.

Watch your diet, avoid alcohol and smoking, and certain medications (Ibuprofen) and remissions can be longlasting.

Good luck