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Super Bummed :(
I am soooo bummed. I have been poling almost 2 years this August. I poled and stretched every opportunity I got –no setback–until now.
I was diagnosed with Crohn's/Colitis (they are still unsure exactly what I have) in 1997 and have had few flare-ups since initial diagnosis. I've been lucky. I might get one severe one a year and small ones through out. I am in the middle of a bad one currently. It is sapping my energy, my appetitte. All I do is sleep and try to keep hydrated. It is so depressing because I know when I go to pole my strength will be nada and I had worked so hard to get where I was. I guess I am just frustrated. Any tips to lessen the blow when I *am* feeling better?
I'm feeling moderadely better the last couple of days and I am anxious to get back on my baby and pole :(. In reality it has only been since last Friday (just over a week) that I poled so that is not long, but I so desperately miss it. I do lazy stretches and stuff to at least feel a part of it.
I sadly watch videos wondering when I will be full functioning again, even though I know my body needs to heal. Thanks for listening ladies 🙂
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I hear you honey.
I have IBS/Ciliac and when I get a flare up I'm doomed for strength, and just about everything else. When I'm down I just try to stay down and get better fast, once I start making the mend I try to take advantage of the gummy muscles I get from fategue and push flexibility a bit, but it's hard if dehydrated so drink up (room temperature fluids helps reduce irritation for me, not sure how similar the triggers are).
Also gentle exertion helps my brain feel happy so I work on floor work, poses, positioning and polishing up easier moves. Honest if I didn't get sick every so offten I would never work on polishing up beginner moves so they look magazine good. Pointed toes, pay attention to where you are looking, work on your toes and fingers so they look pretty not thinky.
*hugs* Feel better.
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I give you girls credit for your determination to keep going with your health obstacle! I have been reading an amazing book called Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr – she had cancer and totally changed her life with a holistic/green plant based diet. NOT that you have her problem but I have been using the theory of green juice & eating tips to gain enery and general health (I'm over 40) to be a stronger poler! …. and I wonder if it might help you get through let flare ups etc…..Im no Dr. but I'm totally amazed how my body has responded to plant based/gluten free lifestyle. Hope you feel better soon & back to the pole soon!!
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My man has Chrohn's so I understand a bit of what your saying. He almost died on me. He has since had surgery to remove 18 inches of his small intestine. With the right medications has been flare free for ever 3 years. I am not saying you need surgery just that with the right treatment it can be more manageable. My thoughts are with you.
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How do you all get your diagnosis of Crohns? I have been trying to get a diagnosis and they won't do it! I have one erosion in the terminal ileum and inflammation but the bloodwork says negative for Crohns. They can't relaly get in the small intestine with a colonoscopy and I continue to have pain. It's been 6 months now of pain in there. Did you do a capsule/video study? How did they diagnose?
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Great advice here, Jenn! I've got nothing to add but *hugs*
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