Hi, my name is Glenda

gdocmacoo

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. 

chiarieds

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).

gdocmacoo

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.

thespiceman

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.

@thespiceman

Adrian_Scope

Welcome @gdocmacoo.

gdocmacoo

Thank you everyone!

Chloe_Alumni

Welcome to the community @gdocmacoo.