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| Not my place |
| 03.22.07 (12:00 pm) [edit] |
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I'm not sure I feel very comfortable posting this or even if I should?? It's not directly about me, but it relates to me. I'm worried about Mr. Nick, and I am not really sure what I can do to help make the best of his situation. He has Crohn's disease, and it's been acting up the last little while. I have no idea what it was like the first time he really battled it, but I think it was quite a dark time for him. Crohn's disease affects the intestines. It's not terminal, but it's something he has to deal with for the rest of his life. When it acts up, it can be extremely painful. :( I don't want him to be in pain, and I want to help keep his spirits up. |
posted by: FinalyFree (reply)
post date: 03.22.07 (12:13 pm)
Just reassure him you're there to help any way you can. When you deal with a chronic disease that sometimes is a great comfort--just knowing there's someone there that cares :)
posted by: doeeyed (reply)
post date: 03.22.07 (12:19 pm)
I agree with FF, let him know you care and wish you could understand more fully but, know that you don't really understand. Show your concern but, don't smother him. (I know you won't)
I remember when I was dx with MS, a friend of mine who also deals with a chronic illness said he didn't know who to talk to first, me or my husband. He wanted to talk to my hubby to tell him how I must be feeling and he could best help me.
You are a sweetie for caring so much. Big hugs for you too:)
posted by: doeeyed (reply)
post date: 03.22.07 (12:20 pm)
and he could best help me.
And HOW he could best help me.
I hope Mr. Nick starts feeling better :)
posted by: katz (reply)
post date: 03.22.07 (2:02 pm)
Well coming from someone that suffers from the sister disease of Crohn's. I'd say just be there for him and help him out as much as you can. Ask him if there is anything you can do to help. And learn the things that sets off an attack.
posted by: Fitgirl (reply)
post date: 03.22.07 (2:57 pm)
Hopefully he doesn't let this get between you and your relationship.
Maybe now that he's got you for moral support he will be able to handle and prevent the attacks!
Just be there for him... that's all you can do! And give him lots of love and affection! :)
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.23.07 (10:24 am)
Reply to: FinalyFree
I guess reassurance is all I can provide! *sigh*
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.23.07 (10:25 am)
Reply to: doeeyed
Thanks for the advice :) I told him to let me know if there was anything I can do. He saw his doctor for some short-term relief, and hoping the specialist can see him sooner. *Fingers crossed* I always have a fear of being smothering!
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.23.07 (10:29 am)
Reply to: katz
Aside from cutting out wheat from your diet, have you done anything else with your diet? Mr. Nick just avoid spicy food. SOmetimes it's not food that triggers a flare up...probably stress.
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.23.07 (10:30 am)
Reply to: Fitgirl
*L* Hopefully my moral support will be a good start. I know he was very thankful for his family when he was in the hospital and stuff. But at the same time, he said he likes his alone time when he is feeling really crappy!
I'll just do the best I can...
posted by: ggirl (reply)
post date: 03.27.07 (9:38 am)
I hope he's feeling better.
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 03.27.07 (11:53 am)
Reply to: ggirl
He is, thanks :) He's had to take some steroids in the meantime, though.
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