| St Mark's & Me |
I have just been referred to Sy Marks hospital, harrow, London. It is the only hospital in the Uk that has specialised in abdominal surgery since 1890. It ONLY sees abdominal cases. Their crohn's specialist is Dr Caroline Vaizey although I am seeing another consultant; - you can be referred by your gastro consultant, your GP or even yourself - you can fill a referral form in on-line. |
rhosymynydd on November 10 2009 15:44:02
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| Wonderwear for ostomates |
Looking for products the other day I came across a new product for young men who have had ileostomy or colostomy surgery - (while they make a product for us gals - it does not do the same job). |
rhosymynydd on October 07 2009 13:51:37
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| Letter to 'Normals' from a chronic pain sufferer! |
Whilst wondering around the great WWW, I stumbled across the following letter. Whilst not specifically CD related I found my self agreeing and identifying with the writer! It was good to know that I wasn't the only person who had lost people because I was Ill!! x
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freakyfairy on September 10 2009 16:13:32
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| Living with Crohn's - A Poem |
I wrote this a few years ago whilst I was in an easier period due to medication! colleagues and people close to me couldn't understand what I was going through.
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freakyfairy on September 08 2009 10:57:29
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| One year on... |
I just realised that it was a year ago today that my crohns was diagnosed. And I thought my life was as good as over. I've had the odd rough time, and I've not always been feeling my best, but over all I've managed so much better that what I thought.
My family and friends have been great, but this website has helped me out more than I ever thought. I don't come on here that often, but whenever I have there has always been someone able to answer my questions which has really helped me out at tough times. So I just wanted to take this opportunity one year on to say a massive thank you to you all. I wish you all the best of health for the next 12 months, and the next, and the next.... |
up n down on June 20 2009 11:12:23
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| An Acrostic Ode To Crohn's |
C.ould it be - at last, my soul mate is found? R.omeo never envisaged a passion so strong and wild O.h Juliet. Or Jezebel. Where art thou gone? H.old me tight to your bosom with your angry, consuming passion N. ever allow my tired aching body to fall from your grip S.urely to see you dead, this sword must pierce my heart first |
JoshuazVision on June 18 2009 15:53:26
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| Marc's Story: Crohn's |
I was diagnosed with Crohns 6 years ago, it didn't really come as a shock as my Mum has had Crohns for 27 years, my Uncle has had it for 20 years and they both have had numerous surgeries and permanent ileostomies, so between us we recognised the symptoms!
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kimkimuk on June 10 2009 11:12:26
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| My Life: Crohn's |
I have had Crohn's for 9 years; only 26 had 8 major operations, died on the operating table 2 times, have a bag on my stomache permanently, no wife or kids, had to move back home with mom but getting ready to get my own place.
Maybe one day things will get better. Anyway, peace. |
DAVEfor9years on June 08 2009 11:06:09
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| Rest In Peace Geoff |

Rest In Peace Geoff,you were a great friend to many of us on CZ and an inspiration to us all.You always had a kind word to say to everyone,and we will miss your words of wisdom.
Gone but never forgotten.
Anne x |
Anne on May 20 2009 21:46:31
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