Im Not Taking My Meds...SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY!!!!!!!?

Question

I have Crohns Disease, and I haven't been taking my medicine now for about 2 or 3 weeks. Not sure about how long? But anyway, Im scared, what if I something happens to me because Im not taking them? I feel fine right now, and I actually feel like my body is detoxing from the medicine, but Im scared like, what if something happens to me? Like, I dont know what to do? Like Im scared! I don't know if I should start taking me medicine again? Or If I shouldn't and just contact my doctor and tell him the truth, because Im scared of what my doctor will tell me? I am afriad he will like scream at me? Mind you Im only 16, and my parents don't know Im not taking my medications!! I mean, thats like a double whammy for ya! But, Im not really concerned about them not know Im not taking my meds.. But Yeah!! Help would be greatly appreciated!!

Answer 1

Hi Assie

Please dont stress over not taking drugs. Stress is more dangerous than drugs. I know a lot of people dont believe this, but medicine/drugs dont cure the illness, only take away the symtoms. WHich in turn surpress' the issue to cause disease. I could go on and on, but here are some real ideas to help the healing process. And with some research and change of lifestyle you can heal yourself.

Here are some info and remedies to help with your condition.

Causes
Crohn's disease can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor diet and nutrition, food allergies, imbalanced levels of hydrochloric acid, impaired immunity, infections, lack of exercise, "leaky gut" syndrome, pharmaceutical drugs, and stress.

Note:
Pharmaceutical Drugs: The following drugs can all cause and exacerbate various gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn's disease: Accutane, Alka-Seltzer Antacid and Alka-Seltzer Pain Reliever, Anturane, Genuine Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Plus Aspirin, Bayer Regular Strength Enteric Aspirin, Bufferin Analgesic Tablets and Caplets, Ceptaz, Clinoril, Cuprimine, Ecotrin Enteric Coated Aspirin, Feldene, Ilosone, Lamprene, Leukine for IV Infusion, Lopid, Marplan, Meclomen, Novantrone, Paraplatin, Piroxicam, Prokine I.V. Infusion, Retrovir, Rynatuss, Supprelin Injection, Suprax, Ticlid, Tolectin, Toradol IM Injection, Trecator-SC, Trilisate, and Voltaren.

Quick Action Plan for Crohn's Disease


1. Diet is of primary importance. Avoid all sugars, refined flour products, and carbohydrates, milk and dairy products, processed foods that contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners, alcohol, hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as foods that are common allergens.

2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.

3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day. Gallon a day if you can.

4. Enema containing butyric acid two to five times a week. (Add one tablespoon of butyric acid to one quart of warm water.) Do a Colon Cleanse to clean out the toxins in the body. A liver cleanse will help new blood penetrate the sick areas and help the healing process.

5. Supplements with vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are also recommended.

6. Stress reduction through the use of various mind/body medicine techniques, such as biofeedback, hypnotherapy, meditation and relaxation exercises.

7. If you smoke, stop and if you are currently taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, consider replacing them with safer, more effective natural remedies.

8. Soothing baths two to five nights and alternating hot and cold water packs placed over the stomach and upper abdomen.

9. Juice remedies include aloe juice; wheatgrass juice; cabbage, papaya, and carrot juice; and carrot, beet, and cucumber juice.

10. Juice of half a lemon with warm water, especially in the morning.

11. Allow yourself to receive emotional support to help you embrace some of the common underlying issues identified with Crohn's, such as abandonment, anger, disappointment and rage, which often settle in the gut. Seek out a therapist or other skilled practitioner that can guide you through emotional healing work.

Best of health to you

Cheers

Answer 2

Think about what made you decide to stop taking the medications prescribed by your doctor. If it was because the meds made you feel ill or gave you unpleasant side effects, the adults in your life (including your doctor) won't yell at you. More than likely they will try to find ways to help you cope with those problems.
If, on the other hand, you stopped taking them because you can't believe that you actually need medication or you just can't stand to admit that you aren't exactly like the rest of your friends with bodies that function in all ways properly, you need to get past your denial and tell your parents now. The illness you have been diagnosed with is a very serious one that shouldn't be ignored.
The apprehension a person experiences before a dreaded event is almost always worse than the actuality.

Answer 3

My question to you would be, why did you stop taking your meds? Did they make you feel sick? I think you need to tell your doctor. I know you are scared, that is understandable. But maybe if you tell your parents and doctor the truth , maybe you can talk about reducing your meds or just see how you do off of the meds. Get the pros and cons from your MD. I hope you can resolve this. Good luck.

Answer 4

I've had gastric problems and have dealt with them using herbal remedies with success. There are reputive alternative therapies available. I think you should take your medication in the meantime. You want to stay in good health. I would recommend talking to your parents about finding a doc who is encouraging rather than someone you're afraid to tell things to. I am sure your parents want what is best for you. You might request your parents look into any alternative therapy and find a good resource of support for your illness. One that doesn't just treat your illness, but one that treats you on the whole, such as giving you information on diet, stress, etc. It is sooo important to stay positive! Thinking good thoughts that your illness is controllable and knowing that your future is bright whether you have to deal with this illness or not. You've taken matters into your own hands not taking your medication. You have to realize that you are the one in control of your body and have choices in maintaining your health. You are the one to make a difference in your situation! Wish you the best!!!

Answer 5

I would start taking your meds again and talk with your Dr. about it. Tell him about your break in medication and how you felt during it. Please understand that even if you felt fine you may still be having damage occur due to inflammation that you may not be aware of. I understand that you don't want to take meds, but if they help you and are necessary there should be no problem.
BTW please ignore some of the posters (like ALT DOC) who advocate these crazy (and potentially dangerous) "natural" and "herbal" cures and treatments - they are all crap, don't work, and can make your disease worse.

Answer 6

Get on a Crohn's group chat and ask those that have the same illness. This doesnt substitute for a doctor's guidance, but it is better than asking a community of people who do not have the same issue. Good luck - my dad has had Crohn's for most of his 80 yrs and is going strong (he is an anomaly). But he carefully monitors himself and knows what works for him after much trial and error.

Answer 7

Yes, you should talk to your physician first and then immediately after that, I am going to kick your butt. I can't stand patients who don't follow a doctor's instructions. You are both being childish and foolish. You have a serious illness that can lead to many surgerical procedures and cost a great deal of money. I like my patients to live...your physician does too and that's why we went to school to learn how to do that. If I were your father, you would have your butt beat red then I would get angry and then after you stopped screaming, I would begin again. I deal with such nonsense each day and there is no goddam excuse for a knucklehead of 16 to think he is wiser than his doctor or his parents. It is your life we are talking about. After I got done pounding you, you would be grounded forever and probably castrated. You make me angry. Get things together and stop this stupidity now...call your doctor yourself and follow his WISE advice...how you deal with your parents is another problem but whatever, get back on your medications now.

Answer 8

Are you educated on your disease? and how long ago was your dx? first off you should be taking your medication! but since you have been off of it you might want to contact your doctor and tell him he may want to start you out fresh with them at lower doses so your body gets used to the medication again. I know its not fun being "saddled" to pills. And perhaps you are struggling with quality vs quantity of life but you are very young and have lots of life to live yet. You don't want to lose any of your intestines or be saddled with a colostomy bag do you? Please call your doctor tomorrow and tell him about this and perhaps you should schedule an appointment with him and your parents to discuss other treatments available. good luck hun.

Answer 9

you should take your meds. good luck.