Pain In The Ass

Great video Ben. My son pretty much went through the same diagnosis rigmarole as you when he first got sick. And get this - the first doctor (feh) diagnosed it as appendicitis and performed an appendectomy on my son. Naturally, he didn't get better. Several doctors and specialists later he was finally, and correctly diagnosed with Duodenal Crohn's Disease. Of course Crohn's disease of the duodenum is uncommon, occurring in approximately 2% of patients with Crohn's disease which is why they had such a hard time diagnosing it. He also went the steroid route for a short time, but rather than gaining weight, they made him hyper. Which was good sometimes, like when I wanted him to clean his room and bathroom. Never saw them cleaner before or since!

I hope you are maintaining well, and I look forward to your posting of Part II.

Sorry to hear about your cousin... He's one of the 2%. That's actually what we called my son for a while "2%". Hey, your cousin can use that as his DJ name now! DJ 2Percent. ;-) The researchers seem to think that there is some hereditary factor in Crohn's - though no one else in our family, extended or otherwise, has it. It's just that weird f'ing switch that decides to flip on in certain people when you're about 18.

Also sorry to hear about your flare-up. I wish you the best of luck in boarding that morning choo choo. :-)

Voted up and forwarded!

- MsJG

what u had was unbearable! but ur story is really fun to watch!

Ben, you put it to the test....and you passed....no pun intended....seriously, a very well executed video. You have a great style and you're totally relatable. I'll look for your submissions.

very interesting and informative vid on a disease I'd heard quite a bit about (two of my friends have suffered/are suffering from it), though never really knew what it was. Also good to hear that though it's incurable, it seems to be able to go into remission.

You are hilarious! Terrific Pod. You got my vote ^

one of my best friends has Crohn's. We all feel like he got it from surfing river mouths in Costa Rica.

I can slightly understand your pain bro. thanks for bringing this to the table.

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Very nice editing on the piece. As someone who has a hard time keeping his interest in any one thing, this kept me fascinated.

Good job.

Glad that he is doing well enough to have a career in comedy.

Glad you're feeling better. I especially loved the semi view in the black briefs! Hotstuff.

Really nice way to show what your going through, without making it too awkward. And I love the way you "blurred out" the faces of classmates, very creative.

Well, Like they say : "The best Comics sell what they know". I guess you did and did it well. Great video for teens who of course don't discuss anything like that with anyone they know. That how Dr. Ruth became so famous (Oh wrong subject).

I would have gone into comedy but I think we have seen enough people do stand-up about Multiple Sclerosis. Jonathan Katz , Richard Prior, Jim Sweeney ...
Ya, I understand completely were you are coming from but mine comes at both ends and it is generally the opposite and in the most inconvenient places.

Good Luck and keep laugh about it. It could be worse you could be me!

It's good to know that you feel better now :P

What a cool way of presenting something that most people would be so sad about in a very funny way. I admire your optimism. Cool video, and good luck with the rest of your project!

That sounds painful!

haha... i loved the lighter side of intestinal disease. glad ur alright.

Your face looks great now! :-)

awesome video man, very well done and informative.

wicked funny bro

PLease write me I have the exact same symptoms and cant shit....in fact I think I might tell my doctors about this! I cant eat BREAD and a subway sandwhich made me not crap for a week and straight to the emergency room..The pain is ever day and is unbearable!

My daughter was diagnosed with Crohns in 2003. After 3 years, 3 major surgeries including a colectomy, a lot of praying and faith, she's doing great today. I pray all stays well with you. Thanks for sharing.

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Hilarious! I've been living with Crohn's since '91 and this made me laugh out loud. Every bit is soooo true! Hard to laugh at something that can be debilitating but sometimes you just have to. Thanks!!!