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gdocmacoo
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Just joined - I have Crohn’s disease and inflammatory joint disease. I have had Crohns since I was 12 years old and have been in and out of hospital for more than 30 years. The inflammation in my joints is a result of my Crohns and started 3 years ago. Luckily I’m in remission now and lead as active a life as I can but I’m immunosuppressed due to the medication I’m on and I have toilet urgency which can lead to embarrassing accidents.
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Hi @gdocmacoo - Welcome to this supportive & friendly community, & thank you for joining us all. There are others who have posted that have Crohn's; it sounds a sadly debilitating disorder, but pleased to read you're in remission just now.Thank you for sharing & you'll find others will come to welcome you too; people here share & care for each other, so it's a great place to chat. I have osteoarthrosis in most of my joints due to a genetic disorder (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome).0
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Aww thanks! Looking forward to hearing about everyone’s experiences. It’s good to feel supported - sometimes you can feel like the only one - especially when your disability is invisible.1
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Hello @gdocmacoo pleased to meet you.
Thank you for joining and sharing.
Congratulations to you with your in remission.
I am one of the team of community champions. We guide, advise, help members of our community.
Please have a look around our website.
Please have a look at these links for more support and anything else you might wish to know.
Might be useful.
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk.
Helpline 0300 222 5700
https://www.bladderandbowel.org.
Helpline 01926 357 220
Please if you have any questions please ask your not alone we are here to support you.
Please I hope you enjoy your time with the community.
Please take care.
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Welcome @gdocmacoo.0
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