Hiya. I am a 42 year old woman who recently switched primary doctors after 15 years because I didn't feel heard, regardless of test results. I was immediately heard and referred to a GI specialist. The specialist said that I had textbook symptoms of Crohn's. She estimated that I've had it for 10+ years. She seemed very irritated at my original primary for sending me to an internist, and discounting the plethora of other symptoms (I hadn't had a solid bowel movement in over three years!!!!). She told me that, of course, I had strictures. I had to after being untreated for so long. I am waiting on a referral from insurance for another colonoscopy. I need a test for a definitive diagnosis so I can get medicine to help. I am utterly sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am furious at my old doc for treating me like a headcase and a drug seeker for complaining of pain. All I want is better. I am frightened of never feeling healthy again. I've done a little research online. How discouraging. Oy vey. How do I cope? |
Welcome to the crohns family! We will be here for you to listen and 
