Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel condition that affects digestive organs. The symptoms of Crohn’s disease are not the same for everyone; sometimes, there are no chronic signs at all. Some patients may find it challenging to live with Crohn’s disease, while others face only mild symptoms.
Crohn’s disease can cause severe rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss. These symptoms not only affect an individual person physically but emotionally as well. In her epic personal account, The Stress of having Crohn’s Disease and a Colon Transplant, Alma Felix shares her candid experiences of living with this chronic condition, and facing the challenges.
Alma’s sudden diagnosis triggered a paradigm shift in her once happy and healthy life, which left her with many questions to find answers to. She was extremely worried at that point of her life.
Embracing the challenge and living with this disease was a big challenge, but Alma took it with grace. In search of stability and relief, she went through multiple tests, drug therapies, and even a life-altering ileostomy, which forced her to live with a pouch attached to her body.
Alma Felix, in her captivating book, describes living with Crohn’s disease as a journey of self-awareness, resilience, and determination. She describes the need for adaptability and knowledge to understand the aggravated symptoms and make adequate nutritional and lifestyle changes to combat the disease.
Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the small or large intestine and multiple organs. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. They usually develop over time but sometimes occur unexpectedly.
While there is no conclusive evidence that certain foods may trigger Crohn’s disease, some factors appear to worsen inflammation. Keeping a record of what you eat can help identify individual triggers. If you experience the symptoms of Chron’s disease, you should avoid heavily processed foods and refined sugars. Additionally, restrict intake of dairy products, eat a small portion of meals, stay hydrated, and refrain from consuming caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks.
Managing Crohn’s disease requires medication, nutritional interventions, or surgical procedures. Attending therapy sessions may also help you find relief and get rid of inflammation.
To learn more about living with Crohn’s disease, dive into Alma Felix’s eventful and courageous journey in The Stress of Having Crohn’s Disease and a Colon Transplant, an empowering narrative that triggers hope and fuels commitment and determination to remain positive even in the face of adversity.
This book offers a unique perspective on living your life with Crohn’s disease, embrace the challenge and work toward achieving full recovery, with a positive attitude.
Alma assures that despite suffering medically, she never compromised on her self-care and continued to perform her routine tasks with a positive mindset. Through her journey, she aims to help people living with Inflammatory Bowel disease (IBD) and Crohn’s disease.
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