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I'm almost 53. I've been very active my whole life. I never heard of Crohn's until 12 years ago. Looking back I and my wife can see so many times that symtoms were present and only thoght to be a virus or bad food.

I'm taking 16 Pentasa and 3 Flagyl a day right now. Symptoms are getting better slowly.

This episode was the first with a blockage (stricture) in the ileum. I'm told the same about surgery, once you get one you'll need another. That is why I fought like hell not to let them do it this time.

I guess what is really bothering me with all this is the fact that my strength and stamina are at an all time low. I'm really bothered by the fact I have restrictions placed on me.

Like you said Kurt, I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop, always worrying if it's going to happen again.

I'm just pissed off that this damn thing has sucked my dry at least for now, and my zeal for driving my track car is gone. Hell, I haven't even taken out my M491 for a run yet since the spring! I'm terrified of being away and having a "problem".

Sorry to rant. Thanks for the ears.