Thanks for the cute phrase Logan.
I went to my GI for my follow up after my procedures yesterday. I suffer from a moderate case of Crohn's Disease.
He prescribed me Pentasa (250 mg), and I need to take 8 a day for the rest of my life. This medicine in unique in that it needs to be released at the site of the problem. So, it'll open up right after it hits my stomach and will then travel to the intestines and colon to make me feel better. This drug also needs to be taken when/if David and I decide to have children biologically. (Otherwise, if I have an attack, my body could abort the baby. Interesting, huh?)
Anyway, I'll be monitored for any kidney damage every six months and will get to have colonoscopies every 2 years after I've had Crohn's for 8-10 years. This will be checking for early signs of colon cancer.
As far as food, he told me that everyone is different and to moniter everything I eat. So, I'm going to start keeping a food journal. I ate an apple with lunch and my pain seems to be creeping back, so I guess I'll be adding raw apples to my list of no-no's.
Thanks for all your advice and concern for me.You are all wonderful friends.
God Bless,
Kelly
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