Expenses

Crohn’s cost coins. 

That’s really the bottom line here. 

I find (while scrolling through Crohn’s Forums, other blogs, etc.) money is one of those issues with this disease that comes up from time to time. 

It’s the situation whereby you worry and think about everything else before it. 

e.g. 

- your health 
- your life/lifestyle 
-  any operations you may nor may not need to have 
- the ‘why me?’ phase 
- work and/or school 
- social life

The list can go on.  

Then you think about other things; medications, appointments, more (or beginning) operations, referrals, and of course - more medications. 

And these things cost money. 

I had my first flare-up last year in June. Since then I’ve been doling the dosh for all sorts of Crohn’s related things. 

I’ve spent Almost 3 grand - however I do get a lot of it back thanks to Australia’s health System. But I still would be paying around 2,000 of my own money. 

While that feels like a lot to me (and for a 20-something Uni student, it is) I know I’m lucky. There are tons of people who have had to spend more than 2,000 on their Crohn’s - and even more out there spending more on all sorts of illnesses. Easily. 

Then there are people who live in countries that don’t such a good health system like I do here. Then I’m even lucky to be able to get the treatment I need. 

While writing this, I feel like in retrospect I am doing ok - yes, it’s taking a toll on my wallet, but I’m healthy (sorta), happy (mostly - the key is not to look at my bank balance) and I get the care that I need. 

So money’s not a thing people tend to talk about - probably why I don’t see it a lot on the forums, but I feel as though it’s important to talk to your specialist or GP if you are having concerns. 

And I think it’s totally fine to vent to others about your money woes - Crohn’s people need to support each other!