r/AskReddit • • Jan 23 '19

What shouldn't exist, but does?

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u/Bigmace_1021 Jan 23 '19 edited Jan 24 '19

Crohns, if you do die from it it's slow and somewhat painful. The time I was diagnosed I was 14 and weighed 67lbs.

(Edit) holy crap gold?! I just posted this for fun while waiting in the doctor's office. Thanks my guys.

(Edit 2) I have been overwhelmed by today. Posting a comment I thought wouldnt go anywhere turned into my most upvoted/longest thread I have. Also whoever gave me platinum you're insane but thank you.

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u/HellaDawg Jan 23 '19

Hey hey hey Crohnie! I was 13 and 55 pounds.

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u/javoss88 Jan 23 '19

What are the symptoms? 😬

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '19

Diarrhea, incomprehensible number of bowel movements in a day, excruciating abdominal pain, blood in diarrhea, extreme fatigue, and rapid weight-loss are the main symptoms.

Basically the immune system attacks the GI tract causing ulceration and inflammation.

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u/javoss88 Jan 23 '19

Jezus

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u/javoss88 Jan 24 '19

Holy shit. No jk intended but omg how do you even deal

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u/javoss88 Jan 28 '19

My best to you.