Todd Helton diagnosed with a terminal disease - Page 3

Karros270 · 04-28-2006, 10:12 PM

It's my understanding that terminal ileitis is another name for Crohn's. My Dad had it and I have an ex-girlfriend that just got diagnosed with it. As everyone else here who knows someone that has been affected by it the disease can be very painful and tough to live with. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

mh2365 · 04-28-2006, 10:24 PM

While I wouldn't wish it on anyone, I have to admit though I had to look it up because I thought Helton was dying.

Karros270 · 04-28-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mh2365

While I wouldn't wish it on anyone, I have to admit though I had to look it up because I thought Helton was dying.

Well my Dad had it for years and he's no longer alive. I'm only inferring here but...

Besides, we die a little every day don't we?

mlyons · 04-28-2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Karros270

Well my Dad had it for years and he's no longer alive. I'm only inferring here but...

Besides, we die a little every day don't we?

He not busy being born is busy dying.

Steve Kuffrey · 04-28-2006, 10:37 PM

Not a fatal disease as I was diagnosed with something similar when I was in college and still alive and kicking so to speak.

Karros270 · 04-28-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Kuffrey

Not a fatal disease as I was diagnosed with something similar when I was in college and still alive and kicking so to speak.

But for how long? I'm sad to say it but I bet you don't make it past 80, 90 tops.

Steve Kuffrey · 04-28-2006, 10:49 PM

I had ulcerative colitis, but had surgery to remove the infected area. Went to Mayo clinic, etc had progressive surgery for the time(mid-80's) and have no effects.

Karros270 · 04-28-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Kuffrey

I had ulcerative colitis, but had surgery to remove the infected area. Went to Mayo clinic, etc had progressive surgery for the time(mid-80's) and have no effects.

Well glad to hear it was successful for you.

I really don't know much about the different types of colitis and ileitis and I really should, I just know they all suck to have.

Steve Kuffrey · 04-28-2006, 11:03 PM

Yeah it was really bad for a few years but the surgery made all the difference in the world, I know that a kicker for the Chargers had what I had back in the late 80's. I think Rolf Benirschke was diagnosed with it missed a season or so but came back and played again if I'm not mistaken.

KC · 04-28-2006, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by andymac

Thanks for the clarification.

Be nice. He has dial-up.

AnotherAlias · 04-29-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Modern Relic

My mom has had Crohn's for years and has been hospitalized several times because of it. It can cause some pretty incredible pain and, like NC said, can lead to some nasty, nasty complications.

Having said that, UD gets a smack upside the head for freaking me out about Helton.

UD? You mean GR?

Or does UD = GR? But only certain people are privy to that?

Late breaking story here?

04-28-2006, 10:12 PM	#41
Karros270 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,392	It's my understanding that terminal ileitis is another name for Crohn's. My Dad had it and I have an ex-girlfriend that just got diagnosed with it. As everyone else here who knows someone that has been affected by it the disease can be very painful and tough to live with. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. __________________ now everybody's praying...don't prey on me

04-28-2006, 10:37 PM	#45
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	Not a fatal disease as I was diagnosed with something similar when I was in college and still alive and kicking so to speak. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

04-28-2006, 10:49 PM	#47
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	I had ulcerative colitis, but had surgery to remove the infected area. Went to Mayo clinic, etc had progressive surgery for the time(mid-80's) and have no effects. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

04-28-2006, 11:03 PM	#49
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	Yeah it was really bad for a few years but the surgery made all the difference in the world, I know that a kicker for the Chargers had what I had back in the late 80's. I think Rolf Benirschke was diagnosed with it missed a season or so but came back and played again if I'm not mistaken. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

04-28-2006, 10:24 PM	#42
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	While I wouldn't wish it on anyone, I have to admit though I had to look it up because I thought Helton was dying.