Call the doc or wait it out?

[clemsonxplorer]

whats up everybody. I am new to the forum.
I was diagnosed with a mild case of Crohns 2 yrs ago.
I have gone about 6 months with no problems at all. I'm on sulfasalazine.
All of sudden for the past week or two I have had a little bit of blood. Would this be just a flare up that i should wait for it to pass or should I call the doc?

thanks for any suggestions or help.

 

[D Bergy]

It never hurts to call the doctor. If nothing else, you will feel better just letting him know. Stress reduction.

Welcome to the forum.

D Bergy

 

[DanSJVDavis]

Seconded. Never hurts to call the doctor. He...ck, I even had my old doctor's home phone number. Worst they'll say is to come in and see 'em.

 

[clemsonxplorer]

thanks for the replies.....I guess Ill just call him Monday.
I havent really changed my diet so I dont know what is causing this. Maybe I just need more sulfasalazine. I only take 2 pills twice a day.

 

[Kev]

Although the site of blood isn't unusual, it's worth a call to the doctor. It could be a case of haemeroidcs (sp?), or it could be the warning sign of a deteriorating issue.

In any event, someone should check it out, and unless you're extremely flexible, that looks like a job for your doctor...