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Crohns and no one to talkk to –this is my first time
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I suppose what it comes down to is finding a way that works for you for managing stress… I go out, run around like an idiot for a couple of hours and smack the cover off a small ball with a large stick… Sam (Mr Versatile who has played more than 2 seasons worth of hockey in one…)
: I too, meditate and think it really helps with stress. I have never tried : yoga but I eat pretzels every day. . . . : Rebecca 
: who has a very weird sense of humor. . . Welcome! : : : Robert: : : I have Chrons and it isn’t something people talk about. I also have : experienced the problem that most people don’t think I am sick because I : "look OK". They don’t spend the time in the bathroom. I downloaded the : SHIT LIST and it is hysterical. Read it and have some laughs on : yourself. : I do yoga everyday for the exercise and for the calming. Also try : meditation. It is wonderful : : Skymuse :
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Robert Yes I had a terrible time getting answers about this disease. I have Ulcerative Colitis for the last 4 years.) Yes, my experience is that stress can cause flare-ups. You might try the following web pages for more information. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America http://www.ccfa.org/ Lists of FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about Crohn’s and Colitis. http://qurlyjoe.bu.edu/ Both of these web pages have many additional ‘Links’ to other web pages. Also the best book I have found on the subject is called: ‘The New People: Not Patients’ by Peter Banks and others. It is published by the CCFA, and is available from the ‘Bookstore’ on the CCFA web page given above. Good Luck and Be Well. Hope this info helps. Howard in Alaska – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I don’t know about everyone else, but do you have a hard time trying to get answers about this disease? I was diagnosed with Ulcer Colitis 2 years ago at the age of 22. 1 1/2 Years ago my doctor wanted to take out my large intestine! I got a second opinion and found out that I have Crohns Disease. Just when I think I am getting better, I get sick again. Anymore I can’t leave the house without a pad, because I have accidents! I never mind talking about this with people, because I really don’t think people out there know enough about this disease! My four sisters thought it was all a joke when this first happened! Than one day, at Thanksgiving, they saw how sick I was! I have gained so much weight from the Prednisone, and have been off it almost a year now, but I can’t get rid of the weight! It’s hard to exercise, because I tier easily. And why do so many doctors think that this has nothing to do with stress? Everytime I get stressed out, things go wrong with my body. Does anyone think that Yoga could help? I have serious thought about trying it!
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I have just been diagnosed as possibly having Crohn’s. Any suggestions?
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Sam, Do you play hockey??? As in ice hockey???? Aren’t you in Australia??? My husband still plays hocky at 40, but he is Canadian, and everyone does. *LOL* *HUGS* Ann – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I suppose what it comes down to is finding a way that works for you for managing stress… I go out, run around like an idiot for a couple of hours and smack the cover off a small ball with a large stick… Sam (Mr Versatile who has played more than 2 seasons worth of hockey in one…) : I too, meditate and think it really helps with stress. I have never tried : yoga but I eat pretzels every day. . . . : Rebecca : who has a very weird sense of humor. . . Welcome! : : : Robert: : : I have Chrons and it isn’t something people talk about. I also have : experienced the problem that most people don’t think I am sick because I : "look OK". They don’t spend the time in the bathroom. I downloaded the : SHIT LIST and it is hysterical. Read it and have some laughs on : yourself. : I do yoga everyday for the exercise and for the calming. Also try : meditation. It is wonderful : : Skymuse :
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No, I play real hockey. None of this pretend ice stuff with a puck here in Australia, there’s no place that has sufficient ice for it (although I think there are a couple of ice skating rinks around the country, and they probably do play ice hockey there, but it’s not big). Sam
: Sam, : Do you play hockey??? As in ice hockey???? Aren’t you in Australia??? My : husband still plays hocky at 40, but he is Canadian, and everyone does. : *LOL* : *HUGS* : Ann : : I suppose what it comes down to is finding a way that works for you for : managing stress… I go out, run around like an idiot for a couple of : hours : and smack the cover off a small ball with a large stick… : : Sam : (Mr Versatile who has played more than 2 seasons worth of hockey in : one…) : : : I too, meditate and think it really helps with stress. I have never : tried : : yoga but I eat pretzels every day. . . . : : : Rebecca : : who has a very weird sense of humor. . . Welcome! : : : : : : : Robert: : : : : I have Chrons and it isn’t something people talk about. I also have : : experienced the problem that most people don’t think I am sick because : I : : "look OK". They don’t spend the time in the bathroom. I downloaded : the : : SHIT LIST and it is hysterical. Read it and have some laughs on : : yourself. : : I do yoga everyday for the exercise and for the calming. Also try : : meditation. It is wonderful : : : : Skymuse : :
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I don’t know about everyone else, but do you have a hard time trying to get answers about this disease? I was diagnosed with Ulcer Colitis 2 years ago at the age of 22. 1 1/2 Years ago my doctor wanted to take out my large intestine! I got a second opinion and found out that I have Crohns Disease. Just when I think I am getting better, I get sick again. Anymore I can’t leave the house without a pad, because I have accidents! I never mind talking about this with people, because I really don’t think people out there know enough about this disease! My four sisters thought it was all a joke when this first happened! Than one day, at Thanksgiving, they saw how sick I was! I have gained so much weight from the Prednisone, and have been off it almost a year now, but I can’t get rid of the weight! It’s hard to exercise, because I tier easily. And why do so many doctors think that this has nothing to do with stress? Everytime I get stressed out, things go wrong with my body. Does anyone think that Yoga could help? I have serious thought about trying it!
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Robert: I have Chrons and it isn’t something people talk about. I also have experienced the problem that most people don’t think I am sick because I "look OK". They don’t spend the time in the bathroom. I downloaded the SHIT LIST and it is hysterical. Read it and have some laughs on yourself. I do yoga everyday for the exercise and for the calming. Also try meditation. It is wonderful Skymuse
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Hey Robert! Hang in there. You have had such a difficult time. Your story is identical to mine. I have found that reducing the stress in my life helps greatly. I have just started to meditate and am starting a yoga class next week. Why not try it? I have also gotten through many tough times reading postings on this newsgroup. There are a lot of wonderful people here with lots of answers. I hope they find you when you need them. Good luck. If you would like to chat further email me. -meagan
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I too, meditate and think it really helps with stress. I have never tried yoga but I eat pretzels every day. . . . Rebecca who has a very weird sense of humor. . . Welcome! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Robert: I have Chrons and it isn’t something people talk about. I also have experienced the problem that most people don’t think I am sick because I "look OK". They don’t spend the time in the bathroom. I downloaded the SHIT LIST and it is hysterical. Read it and have some laughs on yourself. I do yoga everyday for the exercise and for the calming. Also try meditation. It is wonderful Skymuse
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