What I Wish I Knew About Crohn's + GRWM | The 12 Days of Wellnessmas Day 1

[@JosephPriester-zi3kn]

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[@alisha1377]

Hello! Last week I was diagnosed with Crohn after a colonoscopy (I’m 31). I honestly didn’t believe that ulcers in the ileum would have been found. I thought it would be either polyps or written off as Ibs (all in my head or too much ice cream). I was both depressed and kinda in denial since my bloodwork looks great, why am I experiencing abdominal pain? Apparently it was shown on a ct scan last year (went to er for pains similar to contraction birthing pains), but they never investigated further and just told me “nothing life threatening”. Gave me omeprazole and called it a day. It was only until my calprotectin came back borderline/abnormal in Dec 2023. Then my primary said go get a colonoscopy. I’m kinda still in denial because I get bouts of diarrhea and pain. Also I didn’t get checked until 3 years after having my first daughter. I written all this off as pregnancy and postpartum issues, and I kept telling my providers. I still don’t know how to take the info about having crohns (I’m in denial delulu). But I really don’t want this to progress. I also have gerd which is wonderful too. Your videos have helped me so much processing this, I’m nervous for how the medications and injections and the insurance. But I’ve heard it’s better here in ca? Idk but I’m hoping for the best and kind of remaining delulu to keep a peace of mind. I have a MRE next week, the gi will find my next steps after that. I just want to live a long and as healthy as possible life. Thank you for your videos, it has calmed me and made me feel less alone. ❤

[@coachninab]

I’m so glad you’ve found comfort here! I’m so sorry you spent so much time with your symptoms being overlooked. I hope you get the right treatment for you soon because you absolutely can live a long healthy life with Crohn’s with the right treatment! Sometimes delulu is a short term solulu when things are crazy, so do what you gotta do!