23 years with Crohn's

[Jimbo626]

Anyone have it longer? One major surgery that almost cost me my life. Now, constant bloating after I eat....feels like I am always bloated.

 

[David]

Hey there Jimbo and welcome to the community!

While 23 years is a LONG time, we do indeed have some members here who have been diagnosed longer. Regarding the bloating:

1. Does it occur no matter what you eat?
2. How long after you eat does the bloating occur?
3. Any other symptoms?
4. Have you been evaluated for small intestine bacterial overgrowth?
5. What medications are you on?

All my best to you.

 

[Thermo]

20+ years here I lost count on specifics, try a probiotic for the bloating good luck.

 

[elfgibson]

30 years

diagnosed 1982 (22 years old)
Emergency Resection 1995

No symptoms for 17 years

July 2012 colonoscopy doc. saw inflammation taking Pentasa 500 mg 4 times a day, tried imuran couldn't take very severe headaches. I do not want to take the biologics going to Vanderbilt Friday for second opinion.

No diarrhea no pains

I feel really great but still have the worry

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Fish Oil 1000 mg
Glucosamine 1200 mg
Vitamin D 5000 mg 1 per week
Multivitamin (Centrum)
Pentasa 500 mg/4 per day
Probiotics
B12 shots monthly

Alot of Prayers!!!