People ask me quite often about the condition of my Crohn's disease. I'm rather fortunate (as my doctor says), because I was diagnosed on an operating table after a perforation.
I apparently had symptoms for years, but no one could quite figure it out. I attributed it to the stress of college, inconsistent diet, and "it has been that way for years." Coincidentally, my college roommate was diagnosed with Crohn's after graduation as well.
Through the year, my condition is consistently well.
Currently, since I'm not training for any events, I'm very pleased with my condition in that respect.
I still have to watch out for raw vegetables like salad, fried foods, coffee and definitely cannot have my favorite - fajitas - due to the crappy oil used in the kitchen.
I'm on the following meds, too:
- 6mp- 50mg per day
- Glucosamine - http://tinyurl.com/6ol2gj
- Fish Oil - http://tinyurl.com/4t2zx3
- Multi-Vitamin
- ... at least four allergy medications
Cross Out Crohn's Cyclocross will be Sunday, October 5, 2008 in Newton. The event has been a great fundraiser for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Iowa Chapter for over five years. Our total donation over those years exceeds $6,000 and we look forward to another significant donation.
Also, the Cyclocross Mafia will be recognized at the CCFA Annual meeting in Ames, on Saturday, October 11. Look forward to more information about that great event.
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