Where am I now?

So let's bring it up to date. I am now 18 months down the line and 7 months into my second flare up. Steroids and Azathioprine failed to work so now onto Methotrexate, Enemas, Pentasa Sachets and B12 injections. Fingers crossed it can only get better!

After a blood test to see if I am B12 deficient I am now going for a Barium Meal test in two weeks. I was initially diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis but after particular symptoms and my family history I've been told I could also have Crohn's Disease. Hopefully this test in two weeks will give me a final diagnosis.

Since my diagnosis I have read loads of other crohnies blogs and just wanted to share my experiences, but also share how it affects me being a dancer.

September 2011- The start of my new life at Uni in London

Up until this time in my life I had never really had any health problems other than the odd cold and cough, oh and a set of braces. Various family members already suffered with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease, including my sister. When moving to university I did not expect to get so homesick, so I guess it's safe to say that the stress of missing my friends, family and home was enough to bring on these awful diseases.

I suppose I could say I am lucky to have a vast family history of these diseases, it meant I got a colonoscopy, diagnosis and medication relatively quickly. I was in flare for about 5 months when it all started, so not bad compared to some people. Studying dance meant I couldn't slump in the back of a lecture theatre and make notes when the pain was bad, but I was determined that this was NOT going to stop me! Even through the rocky start to my first year I still finished with a strong 2/1.