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  • About Me

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    vikkytoria

    Female, 20
    redruth, GBR
    Member since September 27, 2008

    • About Me

      18 years old, been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease for 16 months and have never really had a job because of it. I like reading, writing, drawing, computers, socialising, having a casual drink with friends.

      18 years old, been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease for 16 months and have never really had a job because of it. I like reading, writing, drawing, computers, socialising, having a casual drink with friends.

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    • Hug

      From Ced357 October 4

      take care and hope u feel better soon!

    • Flower

      From mikiblueyes September 27

      i hope you're doing better with baby :)

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      From greenbay45 September 26

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      From shmhoopy September 25

      hey vikky!hang in there chickie!i cant offer any advice but just droppn a note that i'm thinking of you and hope you find some relief soon!hugs!

    • Hug

      From JackB23 September 25

      If you can make yourself as happy as you make others, you'll achieve this goal in no time.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    80 %

    Happyness (1-10)
    2

    Progress

    95 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 31, 08 328 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    120
  • Support Groups

    • Close Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

      Diagnosed since 8th of may 2007. (A VERY BAD DAY!) Have Crohn's and Colitis which is a bonus! :D! Had 1 really bad flare and was hospitalised for 10 days! Now im in a constant minor flare. Not Good! I hope things can only get better!

      Treatments

      Asacol Not Working
      reacted to the medication. I was sick, dizzy, nauseated, extra bm's.
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Try to cut out heavy fibered foods e.g all bran, bran flakes and heavy wheat foods e.g wheatabix. currently works, also cant have smoothies or anything very sweet or high in sugar. Basically anything that is moderate, nothing too anything! (BORING!)
      Azathioprine Not Working
      reacted to the medication. I was sick, dizzy, nauseated, extra bm's.
      Azulfidine Not Working
      reacted to the medication. I was sick, dizzy, nauseated, extra bm's.
      Medrol Not Working
      reacted to the medication. I was sick, dizzy, nauseated, extra bm's.
      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      Currently taking this. Can't really tell if it's working myself but my doc's saying it is.
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      Was on them for roughly 12 months then started weening and have been offically off them for 4 months! Had most side effects... I became dependant so had to come off 2.5mg fornightly. Did wonders for my stomach, but SHEER HELL for everything else!
      Purinethol Not Working
      reacted to the medication. I was sick, dizzy, nauseated, extra bm's.
      Remicade Not Working
      Had an anaohylactic shock. But before hand it worked brilliantly.
      Humira Working / Worked
      Going to be starting soon hopefully so will se how it goes!
    • Close Depression

      Not sure ow its going. Got diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 07 nd ever since i just cant see the sunshine. i have a few nice days but more horrible ones are there. Im too scared to talk to someone.

    • Open Weight Loss For Teens

      Been on steriods for over a year so put on over 3 stone so trying to lose weight. got roughly 1 and a half stone to go!

    • Open Eczema

      Just nly recently got it?! 19?!

    • Open Healthy Relationships

      Been with my partner for 4 years, can't talk lately without snapping, silly things (toilet seat up etc...) Need to Vent! Love him to bits though!

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      Working! Feel less stressed with him!
    • Open Loneliness

      Even though I have a good relationship, brilliant family, I feel extremly lonely.

    • Open Healthy Sex

      Been with my fiance (hubby next year! :D) for 4 years, things are good (have it every day nearly) just want a few things to spice it up!

    • Open Shyness

      Don't make friends easily, not very confident at meeting people, very quiet around new people and hate eye contact.

      Treatments

      DailyStrength Working / Worked
      Working.
      Pets Working / Worked
      Didn't really make a difference
      Socializing Working / Worked
      Been with my partner for 4 years, his friends pop in and out but only not shy around a few.
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