Support Groups for Crohns Disease in Maine?

I was diagnosed at age eleven with Crohns and now, quite a few years later it has started getting really bad and I have had to start the remicade IV therapy. I wasn't to happy about it at eleven but I am begining to acept it and I am looking for a support group in or near maine to join. If no one knows of one then how would I be able to start one up? I have heard that the more people you talk to with it the easier it is to cope. I really would like some information on anything with being in or starting a support group. THANKS FOR THE HELP!

hi racing girl, I am a female crohn's survivor like yourself dxed at age 12. I belong to the local chapter where I live and I agree. The more people you talk to, the easier it is to cope. The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America has a site, live chat as well as a hot line M-F 9 am - 5 pm (EST) that is run by healthcare professionals well versed in IBD.

here is the information you requested via CCFA's site:

http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/ne/

www.ccfa.org is the main site. they have tons of information ranging from diet to coping, new treatments to women's issues.

Feel free to email me if you have questions or need an ear to listen. I have been a frequent flyer all of my life to the local ER so they know me. I wish you a speedy remission.

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