Eh, Martian, you missed the first disease on my list apparently. I guess because you've never heard of it. And I only included myopia because I got yelled at by a doctor for not telling her.
/ I wouldn't have included anything beyond the top three because I don't consider them to be important, but other people always list them.
Ngdawg, my Crohn's is usually under control but I had a flare recently and a lot of obstructions. I probably should've gone to the hospital but I hate going. You're right, my stricture is caused by the Crohn's. I didn't get diagnosed until I got appendicitis and by then it was pretty bad. It's not that I was misdiagnosed or anything, I just never mentioned any bowel/digestive problems with my doctors. I hope your nephew gets better. I don't use steroids often because of what happened to your nephew -- they are difficult to wean off of and cause osteoprosis with long-term use. It's risky in someone as young as your nephew. Some doctors don't realize that.
Seretogis, I don't know why you're assuming I only see general practitioners. That's pretty absurd so I don't know what made you think that. I have a GP, neurologist, neurosurgeon, general surgeon, GI, endocrinologist, pain management doctor, etc.
A lot of replies... while I'm certainly not a constant pity-party, I have my moments. Especially when I get sick, have a flare of whatever, and can't function. My work and school place are not understanding.