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Preamble
Living with Crohn's disease is a life altering experience for most. For those who do not understand, I live with Crohn's 24/7 and have had four surgeries related to Crohn's. I try to stay away from editing when things are really bad but sometimes coming here when I don't feel well helps me to try and focus on something other then myself. I thank those of you who understand and go out of your way to help, it is very much appreciated.
I have Crohn's disease which is active and gives me a horrendous rash [1] that is hard to deal with. I also have IBS since I was a child, Arthritis, Peripheral vascular disease (from damage from my multiple surgeries) and to top it off as if this wasn't enough I have acute COPD. A growth in and on my mouth was surgically removed April 2, 2009 and again on April 16, 2009. Biopsy of the removed material was shown not to be cancer. This makes 6 surgeries, though this one is considered minor, in an odd year. I also had surgery in 1993 to remove a breast tumor. I guess odd years are not good for me.
I have a partial tear of the supraspinatustendon and a longitudinal split tear of the long head of the Biceps brachii muscle along with a suspected tear of the anteriorglenoid labrum. There is also fluid in the subdeltoid bursa which is Subacromial bursitis . Along with all of this I have multilevel cervical spondylosis and spinal stenosis. The test results explains more about this but I am not sure how to present it so I won't. Needless to say, some of this, like the stenosis and nerve damage I have is being thought to at least partically be caused by my Immune deficiency. I have to deal with acute pain issues and lack of normal functions in my arms. I had no accident or fall. To date there is no understanding why this damage, which is extreme, is happening so quickly. Like I stated above, there is more going on but I don't feel able at this time to explain it. I just know it is extremely frustrating dealing with all the pain and lack of feeling in my arms and my upper back (neck and shoulder and shoulder blade area).
I think I should also explain that I have a serious problem with chronic pain issues. So I take strong pain medications roxycodone. With such medications I have troubles focusing which shows ocassionally in my editing. I feel this disclosure will help understand my editing better. Due to my medical problems and medications if I make a mistake please correct me. I do not get upset when another editor makes a correction for me or delete what I added. Assume good faith is always appreciated. I also try to follow this myself at all times.
Again I want to thank a lot of you for your patience and help. I am not a perfect editor, this I know, but I do try really hard. Thanks again everyone for being so kind to me! I really do appreciate it.
Update: On September 11, 2009 I had surgery on my back. I had 3 disks in my neck fused together with a titaniumimplant. The cost of the implant is enough to give someone a heart attack! :) I also had two other locations in my spine cleaned up. I went into the hospital on Friday and amazingly I got out four days later. Though I was partially paralized on my left side, I was able to use a walker. I used the walker for only two weeks. It took a lot of hard work but I got to the point where I only needed a cane which was also only required for two weeks before I was walking on my own. I never got total feeling back but the surgery was quite successful for me. Thanks to all who kept me in their prayers and thoughts during this hard time. I appreciate it more than I can say. Maybe more later, this definintely needs some more clean up but another day. :) --CrohnieGal 15:40, 11 April 2010 (UTC)
This edit made my 10,000 edit to the project. Never thought I would get this many of edits but I did. I will continue to keep trying to help the project and I hope you will too if you're reading this. :) --CrohnieGal 20:12, 22 September 2010 (UTC)
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A Special Barnstar for a Special Person. Sometimes the people that work the hardest are the ones that are recognized the least. It's your turn. Thanks for all you do to get the story right. -- Dēmatt(chat) 03:58, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
The editor's barnstar is awarded to Crohnie for providing an excellent suggestion of removing controversial text from Quackwatch completely so as to eliminate controversy. ScienceApologist (talk) 22:51, 18 December 2007 (UTC)
The Content Creativity Barnstar
For everyone here - you've done an incredible job working hard at working together. The section is coming together without any edit wars; there've been no personal remarks and in general, everyone has been incredibly civil and helpful. This is a very impressive way to turn things around - feel free to yank this barnstar and put it in your own user space :) Shell 19:21, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
momoricks has given you balloons! Balloons are meant to uplift the morale of people with an illness, and has hopefully made your day a little better. Spread good health by giving someone else who is a bit ill a balloon.
Spread the good health by adding {{subst:Balloons}} to their talk page with a friendly message.
I admire your constantly upbeat attitude and am proud to call you a Wikifriend.
Thanks so much for the Mother's Day wishes. You are in my thoughts. Please keep me posted regarding your surgery. If you'd rather correspond via email, the link is at the top of my user and talk pages. Take care, momoricks 03:13, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Crohnie has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as Crohnie's Day! For your ability to pull though Crohn's Disease and still be able to perform fantastic work around the wiki, enjoy being the star of the day, dear Crohnie!
You bring clarity to any discussion - like a ray of sunshine your cogent comments invariably cut to the heart of any issue, be it of sourcing, weight, or behavior. Your edits add value without acrimony, and show a keen insight into when to compromise and when hold firm. Whenever I see Crohnie at the top of my watchlist, I know all is well. - 2/0 (cont.) 19:57, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Vassyana has given you a Hershey Bar! Hershey bars promote WikiLove through chololately goodness and hopefully this one has made your day better. Hershey bars are wonderfully delicious! Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a Hershey bar, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend.
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You deserve a dozen of these for enduring the recent arbitration hullabaloo. momoricks 21:54, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
The Good Heart Barnstar
For your consistent kindness, courage and diplomacy; you make Wikipedia a better place. momoricks 21:54, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
DocOfSoc (talk) has given you a bubble tea! Bubble teas promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a bubble tea, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Happy drinking!
Spread the awesomeness of bubble teas by adding {{subst:User:Download/Bubble tea}} to someone's talk page with a friendly message!
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
You are nice even to the horrid vandals! Cheers :> Doc9871 (talk) 02:21, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
The Purple Star
you are loved.... DocOfSoc (talk) 21:34, 19 July 2010 (UTC)
You are a much appreciated "CupyCake" Thank You!!! Fondly DocOfSoc (talk) 08:10, 25 May 2010 (UTC)
Chocolate butterfly cakeHere it is, took me awhile to find chocolate. TYTY for everything! DocOfSoc (talk) 03:04, 16 July 2010 (UTC)
Your user page really touched me.
I present you this barnstar in recognition
for your real life efforts
to live a good life,
overcoming all your suffering.
You are an example to all us.
Anna Lincoln 20:15, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
... Oh wait - that is a good thing :) - 2/0 (cont.) 21:36, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
Crohnie has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as Crohnie's Day! For being a great person and awesome Wikipedian, enjoy being the star of the day, Crohnie!
The Your Opinion is More Important than You Think Barnstar
For making respectful, relevant, focused, and helpful comments in relation to the current Wikipedia arbitration case on Climate change. Crohnie, your input has been impressive, and it has certainly not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. Keep it up! Ncmvocalist (talk) 16:13, 12 September 2010 (UTC)
The Mediation Award
Thanks for your help with the recent Man content dispute. I know a number of people helped, but I think your early contributions and cool head helped to set a constructive tone and shaped the discussion. And I think it's worked out OK for now - socks got blocked, everyone had their say, and the heat was dissipated -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 19:53, 11 November 2010 (UTC)
All Around Amazing Barnstar
For unfailingly good advice and humour. You are truly Amazing in all that you do despite RL intruding. You present an example that all would be wise to follow. Thank you with all my heart. DocOfSoc (talk) 23:51, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Thank you for pulling me out of complete despair. -- Cat 19:46, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor
just for you! Mugginsx (talk) 00:01, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
And another! Mugginsx (talk) 00:04, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
Welcome page
Welcome
Hello Crohnie! Welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions to this free encyclopedia. If you decide that you need help, check out Getting Help below, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and ask your question there. Please remember to sign your name on talk pages by clicking or using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. Finally, please do your best to always fill in the edit summary field. Below are some useful links to facilitate your involvement. Happy editing and above all else enjoy your time here! QuackGuru 23:30, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
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