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Posted 2/26/2018 6:31 AM (GMT -5)
My brother passed away suddenly yesterday. Since then, I have had diarrhea and constant abdominal cramps. I need to be strong as my mum is devastated but I can't. Took a tranquilizer at night but couldn't sleep. I don't know what to do to control my symptoms in order not to collapse.
Posted 2/26/2018 7:22 AM (GMT -5)
Oh minnie, I'm really sorry :'(

Don't worry about being strong. Let other people take care of the practical side of things. Just take care of you and your mum.
Posted 2/26/2018 8:36 AM (GMT -5)
Minnie, you have my deepest condolences. I am with NCOT, take care of you & your mum. Let others help as much as possible.
Posted 2/26/2018 10:03 AM (GMT -5)
Aw Minnie I'm so sorry.
Posted 2/26/2018 6:47 PM (GMT -5)
So sorry to hear that Minnie.
Posted 2/26/2018 7:35 PM (GMT -5)
Minnie,

So very sorry to hear of this sudden loss. You really need to do everything possible to keep your strength up. As hard as it is right now, I would strongly consider a short tern of anti-anxiety meds. Something mild like Xanax. A mild sleep med might help as well. So sorry again to hear this sad news.
Posted 2/26/2018 8:15 PM (GMT -5)
I'm so sorry about your brother. I hope you have a good support system around you. Be kind and patient with yourself.
Posted 2/26/2018 10:32 PM (GMT -5)
Minnie,

I am so sorry for your and your families loss.

This is a difficult time for you. I urge you to talk to your doctors to ensure you do not go into a flare.

Sometimes when we are grieving it is ok to let others to be stronger...or to just lean on each other.

May your good memories give you strength and help you all navigate this difficult time.

My heart goes out to you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Clo
Posted 2/27/2018 6:15 AM (GMT -5)
Sorry for your loss. Take care of you while you take care of others. It's ok to ask for support yourself as you support others.

Thoughts and prayers are with you,

Jon
Posted 2/27/2018 11:27 PM (GMT -5)
I'm so sorry for your loss, Minnie. Please remember to take care of yourself too. You can only be so strong.
Posted 3/1/2018 4:28 PM (GMT -5)
My condolences Minnie.
Posted 3/3/2018 6:14 PM (GMT -5)
I'm sorry to hear about your brother. God bless Minnie.
Posted 3/4/2018 12:40 AM (GMT -5)
That's really tough Minnie. Take care of yourself as best you can, you are the one who needs the help.
Best wishes.
Posted 3/4/2018 2:08 PM (GMT -5)
Dear all, thank you very much. May my brother's soul rest in peace. Saw my GI and he put me on an antidepressant which functions as a sedative as well and said nothing else would control my symptoms.
Posted 3/8/2018 2:31 PM (GMT -5)
Minnie, so sorry, you lost your brother. Such terribly sad news. May you and your family be comforted during this difficult time. (((((( Hugs )))))))
Dorri
Posted 3/9/2018 3:25 AM (GMT -5)
me too. sad for you. randy.
Posted 3/12/2018 5:59 PM (GMT -5)
Dorri and Randy, thank you. My mum got sick and had to be hospitalised. Crohn's decided to show its ugly face and I'm flaring up. Tried as hard as possible to hide it so that not to make my mum worry but couldn't; pain, nausea and vomiting cannot be hidden. The whole situation is very hard. We all need your prayers.
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