Advice on a problem!!! Help please!!

[lynzi86]

Hi, I am new to this forum, I am 25 and was diagnosed with crohns back in 2007. I have tried 5/6 different treatments which unfortunatley did not agree/work with me. I am about to start Humira next Friday via injections. Last Thursday i noticed something was not right with me, I wasn't getting my normal crohns symptoms. I started vomitting alot which I rarely get, losing my appetite, having severe pain(more than usual! and stool changes. I also started feeling a lot more tired than usual, I spent most of the weekend sleeping, and have been generally feeling very unwell. I havent eaten properly for 5 days now and even went 2 days without eating anything at all. Ihave been waking up early of hours of the morning due to the pain. Today I decided to see my local GP, and he gave me anti - sickness tablets and something to stop spasms in my stomach and told me to take some time off work, however I went away feeling like I had wasted a trip to the dr's. The dr told me there is nothing to worry about because i havent passed any blood in the last couple of days even though the first few times i vomitted there was blood present! and that the vommiting had nothing to do with crohns. I know my body, and i know my usual symptoms when it comes to my flare ups, i feel inside something is not right but i don't know what to do? Could my Dr be right? or wrong? i feel so confused and worried. The pain in my stomach leaves me feeling breathless and weak. I would really appreciate any advice on what to do and what this could be?

 

[StarGirrrrl]

If you feel they are not typical symptoms for you then you need to go back to your GP and tell them this, very firmly. Or do you have a GI you could see? Vomiting blood is NOT normal!!

 

[Lisa]

I agree with Star - it could be that you have an ulcer, some type of infection etc.....I would go back to the Dr - and the GI if necessary.....

 

[lynzi86]

Thank you, I called my consultant/GI but she was unavailable but her secretary said she would call me back when her clinic has finished. I broked down and cried earlier because I felt so lost and in pain. Also I have been getting really cold and shaky even with the heating on full blast and wrapped up in blanket. I have never felt this bad with my crohns before but was scared that im over reacting. I will try and call my GI again and hope for the best. Thanks again

 

[lynzi86]

hi, just thought i'd update, my GI called me back from the hospital and ive got to go down to hospital for an abdominal x-ray, fingers crossed i will get some answers x

 

[StarGirrrrl]

Good luck hun, here's hoping it's just a bug

 

[Kenny2hm]

I started to get stomach ulcers from taking salafalk for 2 years, doctor switched me to pentasa and they cleared up. Also when your taking medications with Asa, you have to watch what type of pain killers you use, advil not a good idea. Flu like symptoms are common, chills , fever, fatigue. Overreacting is a common symptom of a serious disease. Stay strong this new drug is gonna change your life.

 

[StarGirrrrl]

Overreacting is a common symptom of a serious disease.

Kenny, personally I would not call being worried about vomiting blood "over reacting". Obviously her GI agrees.

 

[Kenny2hm]

Starrgirlllllll,The blood could be from an ulcer, if you read the post, caused by medication. Most people overreact to being sick. Thinking negatively about your situation can't help.

 

[Lydia]

I find people with chronic illness tend to be very stoic, and actually underreact to their health problems and put off getting help.

 

[Mountaingem]

Please please please go to the ER! Keep us posted!

 

[lynzi86]

Had x-ray result, turns out it is severe inflammation of my bowel. Just need to rest and take steroids for now until start humira!

 

[Carrie630]

fyi - the less you are able to eat, the colder and more fatigued you will get. I normally run hot compared to most people, but if I'm unable to eat I just keep getting colder and colder and colder..

 

[Mountaingem]

So glad you got some meds and are on the road to recovery. Be sure to take the steroids with food to keep from throwing up or being nauseated. When I have difficulty eating I usually eat FAGE Greek yogurt and mix in sweetener or vanilla extract. It's got a ton of protein and good bacteria for your tummy.

 

[Jandeacs]

Hi lynzi ............ So Sorry you are feeling so rotten , and no reasuurance from your DR ., The reason this illness is isolating is that everyone is differnt , so the Dr's cant do their job , as you said You Know You Body .. I think Most ! IBD ppl. do .. if you know somethings wrong , you have to push , do you know if there is a practice nurse, in your gastro clinic , there usually pretty good , meanwhile , if i were you I would be looking to a good source to find out the side effcts of Humira , ask your local Chemist ..
I hope you feel better soon ..
Jan & Miss Piggy