--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, khazana108 <no_reply@...> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb <no_reply@> wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "seventhray1" <lurkernomore20002000@> > > wrote: <snip> > > > Stomach troubles? I'll be honest Judy, I would really > > > love to lose a few pounds, but eating is so satisfying. > > > > Consider the source, Steve. This is probably more > > projection, coming from someone who possibly hasn't > > had a day *without* "stomach trouble" in a long time: > > > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chron%27s_disease > > > > Just sayin'. Read the symptoms. They explain a great > > deal about what might make someone like this. > > Interesting. even if the disease is in remission...
When it's in complete remission, as mine has been for more than 10 years, it's actually quite boring: no symptoms at all. The only interesting thing about it is how expensive the medication is that keeps it in remission. > (There is no cure for Crohn's disease and remission may not be possible or > prolonged if achieved. In cases where remission is possible, relapse can be > prevented and symptoms controlled with medication, lifestyle and dietary > changes, changes to eating habits (eating smaller amounts more often), > reduction of stress, moderate activity and exercise, . > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chron's_disease ) I'm very fortunate. I haven't needed to make any lifestyle or dietary adjustments either. > ...it could have led to a certain psychic meme, to an attitude > which sees in combat and aggression its main objective. <giggle> No, it couldn't have. I was just as combative before I ever came down with it. So much effort today, khazana, for so little reward. I really feel for you. How's your tummy, by the way? Been bothering you lately?
