Crohn's disease and reconstruction

Hi everyone

Has anyone else got Crohn’s disease and breast cancer? I saw my PS yesterday about having a recontruction after mx soon and he said that sometimes there can be a problem with the veins ‘crumbling’(?!)in patients with Crohn’s although he is prepared to do the op. Anyone else?

Lemoncake

Sorry, can’t help on this one; but bumping your post x

Hi. One of our ladies ‘Ninja’ may be able to help you. You’ll find her in the ‘May’ chemo thread.

Hi Lemoncake
One of the other posters also has Crohns- her name is Ninja- I’m sure she will see your post and be in touch soon.
All the best x

My Spider Sense is tingling!

My Crohn’s caused me some problems with the chemo, I must admit.

I’ve never heard about veins ‘crumbling’.

I’ve not had a recon anyway, as I’m not allowed one.

Hiya,

I have Crohns and BC. My veins are in a terrible state due to the CD - and I have had problems with healing due to the veins crumbling and not holding. If he is happy to do the op then fine, but I would speak to someone regarding some supplements to take before the op which will help with your healing. For example, I only found out that zinc can help after I had a non unified broken bone. So I would advise you to do some homework on what you can take to improve the state of your veins and tissues.

PM me if I can help

kaj
xxx

Thanks for the help ladies. Kaj have sent you a PM. Ninja - why are you not allowed a recon?

Lemoncake
x

Hi Lemon. It’s because I am at too high of risk of a recurrence.