In my family we have never taken advantage of the time we have together. I always knew that a big part of this was because of the risk my dad takes when he puts his uniform on and leaves to work as a police officer. Ever since I can remember I have hugged my dad and told him that I loved him before he left for work to then spend that entire day or night worrying about him. I hoped that he would get through shift and get back home where he would be safe and out of a risky situation. That was until I learned that my dad has Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, it was then that I realized that even at home my dad was at risk. With this disease my dad goes through a tremendous amount of pain, but he never lets that stop him. On my dad’s days off my family enjoys our time together as a family. Knowing that my dad goes through all of this allows me to appreciate the small stuff that we are able to do together. From listening to music in the garage while he works to driving around aimlessly, I have always enjoyed my time with my family. …show more content…
Then there are the days when my family is forced to realize that a vital person in our family is sick. It is hard to forget the sound of your dad in the bathroom vomiting because he cannot keep food down or the way his eyes droop in the morning because of the lack of sleep he got the night before due to his stomach pains. When my dad is having a bad spell it is up to the rest of my family to rally around him. My brother and I step into roles that we might not have had to otherwise, but I think this has a large part of who I am
in the upper GI tract. Gastric and duodenal ulcers can also result from Crohn’s disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES). The patient does not report a history of Crohn’s disease nor is he symptomatic for it. His symptoms do not indicate (ZES). ZES is a hyper secretory gastric acid disorder that results in multiple peptic ulcers, kidney stones, watery diarrhea and malabsorption.
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. It is a fairly common disease that affects a large population causing abdominal pain, frequent bloody stools, and fatigue
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is a life-altering event. During this time, life is not only difficult for the patient, but also for their loved ones. Families must learn to cope together and to work out the best options for the patient and the rest of the family. Although it may not be fair at times, things may need to be centered on or around the patient no matter what the circumstance. (Abbott, 2003) Sacrifices may have to be made during difficult times. Many factors are involved when dealing with chronic illnesses. Coping with chronic illnesses alter many different emotions for the patients and the loved ones. Many changes occur that are very different and difficult to get used to. (Abbott, 2003) It is not easy for someone to sympathize with you when they haven’t been in the situation themselves. No matter how many books they read or people they talk to, they cannot come close to understanding.
What is Crohn’s Disease – Aimee Rouski Inspired Published on June 5, 2016 in Health What is Crohn’s Disease? See the recent post by Aimee Rouski on Facebook. I became curious about Crohn’s Disease.
When someone first finds out they have Crohn’s disease, they will probably feel overwhelmed. There are so many questions. Will I be able to work, travel and exercise? Should I be on a special diet? Could my medications have side effects? How will Crohn’s disease change my life? The better informed they can become, the more equipped they will be to be an active member in your healthcare (Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 2009).
One very special case can be displayed by none other than David Beckham, the famous international football star. He says that he has tried various treatments, but the biggest success came from learning to live with the disease (Healthguru, n.d.). His family is also very supportive of his condition, which shows how important family support is. Quoted by Victoria Beckham, his wife, “We've got three fridges - food in one, salad in another and drinks in the third. In the drinks one, everything is symmetrical. If there's three cans, he'll throw one away because it has to be an even number” (Frith,
It has been 9 months since my diagnosis, and I am still learning coping mechanisms and pain management. Not everything is 100% though. In a perfect world it would be, but also in a perfect world there would be no disease or sickness. I can only hope for the best and continue living life as I have been for the last 28 years. There may be many changes in my life, some are worse than others, and instead of viewing them as disadvantages I will see them as a metamorphosis. At the end of this journey, I will emerge a stronger person who can withstand fire and brimstone, so to speak. For now I will continue to smile and walk through live with my head held high, even though my body is a battlefield filled with constant aches and pains.
Attention Getter: Imagine being diagnosed with a disease that causes you so much pain that it makes impossible for you to maintain your home, spend quality time with your family, work a regular job and
Imagine having to wake up each day wondering if that day will be the last time you see or speak to your father. Individuals should really find a way to recognize that nothing in life is guaranteed and that they should live every day like it could be there last. This is the story of my father’s battle with cancer and the toll it took on himself and everyone close to him. My father was very young when he was first diagnosed with cancer. Lately, his current health situation is much different than what it was just a few months ago. Nobody was ready for what was about to happen to my dad, and I was not ready to take on so many new responsibilities at such an adolescent age. I quickly learned to look at life much differently than I had. Your roles change when you have a parent who is sick. You suddenly become the caregiver to them, not the other way around.
Those are just a few reasons why my family is my greatest accomplishment. I have finally realized something with age. The more I care about someone the more I manage to live myself. When someone’s life truly depends on whether or not you hit the snooze button on the alarm clock once or twice you realize your accomplishment may not be what you ever wanted for yourself. Yet somehow you feel accomplished simply because that person is here tomorrow to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye. Always remember that tears are not a bad thing. As my philosophical child Lena would put it “Tears are just your feeling trying to say hello.”
Each day was, and still is, a hard, frustrating and stressful time. This incurable disease has had a dramatic effect over the years starting when I was in kindergarten. I remember when my mother started using a cane so she wouldn't fall when she walked. She could still work, drive, and go on outings with me, her only daughter. In the beginning I didn't know how to grasp it all but I gradually understood a little more each day.
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As a child, family was very important to me. My parents made it very clear that the people in your family are the people that are going to be on your side for the rest of your life. My parents were young when they had me so they needed some extra help. Although they did everything in their power to make sure their work schedules were set so that somebody would always be at home to watch me, that just wasn 't always possible. When in doubt, my granny would always come through. I began to build a very strong bond with her being that she was one of my main care takers. Over the years my parents started to figure things out so they no longer needed grannies help. But this is not what I wanted. Instead of
It takes a lot of understanding and patient to work with people with this illness. Have this illness is not easy to the patient or the family’s that have a loved one with this illness. Many times you hear a family member say “my mom/dad is not acting like themselves” and it is hard for them to understand what is going on. The patient and the family both get frustrated and confused about the things that they don’t know about. This is where being patient comes in with this illness .This is critical for you to show to the family and person you are caring for. If you get mad and not listen to what is going on with them then something could happen to them
Friends and family play a critical role when over time illness disrupts daily activities. A long term illness can drive the most outgoing of individuals into isolation once the condition starts to exceed a certain duration. To avoid isolation, family members should be continually updated regarding your condition since they are the ones who interact with you on a daily basis. Being open and honest with family members allows them to adjust to the limitations imposed by your illness.