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Mesenteric Panniculitis or Sclerosing Mesenteritis

Digestive Health | Last Active: Feb 6 6:57am | Replies (1506)

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@pcfromfm

Morning all! Doctors agreed when I was diagnosed that I probably have had this since I was young. I had hypothermia as a young person and developed terrible gut issues after that. In and out of hospital at least 3 times a year. But auto immune diseases run in my family like crazy as well. I’m old now -turn 70 this year!-and I’ve learned to live a pretty full life with it, juggling factors that effect quality. But you are sure correct kimh- being diagnosed and knowing some of what this disease is all about - very comforting. Doctors kept telling me for years that if I would only leave a less stressful life I would be fine, if I stopped doing such and such then -. Took many years to end up finding out that it wasn’t in my head! 😊

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Glad to hear that you found an answer, @pcfromfm! It feels good when you get to the right doctor who is willing to look with you for an answer.

It's the worst, when you actually start questioning your sanity! Been there and done that too! I am still off work and my job is a pretty stressful one, so I don't know what will happen when my insurance (sick leave) runs out! Another stressor!! I have wondered if I wasn't born with this disease with the symptoms laying dormant until that big bad fall on black ice! BTW, 70 is a spring chicken!!!