Crohn's Disease, PreMed

[Sour79]

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Hey guys I just got Dx with Crohns Disease and wanted to know if this route of pre med is still a realistic goal.

Thanks

 

[tantacles]

I'm good friends with a physician who has Crohn's disease. It's possible, but manage your flare-ups well and stay compliant with your medication.

Luck can't hurt either.

 

[Goro]

Yup, still very doable. I've had several student who have had inflammatory bowel diseases. Just watch the chronic steroid use, and ask for some of the newer biologics.

Hey guys I just got Dx with Crohns Disease and wanted to know if this route of pre med is still a realistic goal.

Thanks

 

[Thoroughbred_Med]

Listen to this: http://medicalschoolhq.net/mshq-062-allisons-story-when-the-doctor-becomes-the-patient/

Then immediately go to your kitchen and throw away all grains, legumes, and dairy.

 

[hmockingbird]

There are multiple people in my medical school class with chronic illnesses, some worse than others. As long as you are able to manage your disease (not having constant flare-ups), it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[touchpause13]

I'm sorry about your dx. I know it can be very scary and frustrating feeling like your body is fighting against you. I have an ulcerative disease (not as serious as Crohn's) and have found it to be manageable with the right meds and life style changes.

I don't have much to offer accept good wishes and feel free to PM me anytime.

-tp

 

[baconshrimps]

I have a friend who is MD/PhD at one of the most competitive medical schools in the US. They have a chronic inflammatory disease, and they are doing just fine. All the eat is steaks and shrimps - must be nice to have a fancy stipend in an MD/PhD program haha. The point is, they are doing just fine for themselves. Don't let something like a disease define you. Continue working to achieve your goals. Good Luck!

 

[HopefullyRad]

I have something like Chron's (Ulcerative Colitis) and am doing great well into my second year. It did take about a year to get everything regulated and find the right medicine but I haven't had a flare up in 4 years now. Just find the right medicine and NEVER forget to take it and you won't even remember that you have the disease in the first place. Good luck and don't stress too much about the diagnosis! It gets much better very soon!

 

[3rdarmageddon]

Hey, I was diagnosed with Crohns During my Sophomore year in undergrad and will be attending medical school next year. As others have said, don't let your condition define you, but try to be observant as to what foods effect you and what lifestyle changes help you manage your health... And finding the right medication is a must.
I have talked to quite a few doctors from various specialties (worked under a GI for quite some time) as well as ones on admissions committees about this, and all of them have been encouraging. My interviewers even seemed to respect me for disclosing my condition and talking about how it has motivated me towards a career in medicine and what it has taught me about bedside manner.
Remember these words above all others "You are not your disease!". Many people with chronic conditions begin to identify with their conditions more than anything else, and this is a slippery slope. Have hope.

 

[HopefulReapp]

I have Crohn's Disease, have run the gamut on symptoms, treatments, and surgeries, and I've been accepted to a few schools during this cycle 🙂. It has definitely been part of my lifelong goal to show others that you can overcome IBD and live a fulfilling life.

If you have absolutely any questions about how my CD progressed or about yourself, please do not hesitate to send me a message.

 

[touchpause13]

Another side thing:

With this type of disorder you will have embarrassing symptoms. That's just the way the cookie crumbles my friend. But don't let that make you feel ashamed or ignore them! It really helped to have a friend with Crohn's that I could talk to about the more intimate problems that can arise who could give me advice (always carry an extra pair of undies in your purse) and tell me to consult my doctor.