The last few weeks have been an interesting few. I may have mentioned before, but I am one of many who suffer from Crohn's Disease. It is not contagious, although according to my housemates you can catch food intolerances, well, what can you do? The basic way in which to describe Crohn's is that my intestines hate me and an even better way to describe it is "my insides are squeue-whiff".
I have managed to stay symptom free now for nearing a year, so, of course, it had to strike again just when I really needed it not to! For the last 2 weeks I have been in constant tummy pain, not being able to eat much, drinking alcohol is out of the question and going out with friends seems to be becoming impossible. It's all a bit sad really. So, having decided to finally go to the Drs expecting to be put on steroids straight away, was told "more bloods, MRI scan, appt with the Gastro Team and worst-comes-to-worse, let's get you back into hospital"--- Ummm.. No ta! So now the wait for doctors begins.
In the mean time I have decided to try out a new very strict regime of food. I am on a basic diet anyway, of no dairy, eggs, gluten, wheat, yeast or mushrooms as these all cause a flare up for me, so I am basic-i-fying my diet even more- 1 week on water, chicken, rice, potatoes, broth and shortbread biscuits.
If anyone can please give me some advice on pain relief, or can share their stories with me I would be most grateful!!
Love to you all that may read this xxx
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