Chemical component to this disease

[ronroush7]

This week,my stomach has really been messed up. I have been really emotional sometimes too. Is this part chemical thing?

 

[Cat-a-Tonic]

There have been some studies linking how the body deals with serotonin, and it's different when there is gut inflammation or changes to gut bacteria. I don't really understand it (I don't think the scientists fully understand it yet either) but long story short, there does seem to be a link between gut issues and emotions/depression. I'm definitely the same way when my guts are acting up, I get super emotional and cry at anything and everything. So don't feel bad about it, it's likely just another symptom and it's something that you don't have a lot of control over. Once things get more controlled belly-wise, your emotions should also get more under control. That's usually how it works for me.

 

[ronroush7]

Thanks.

 

[ronroush7]

Cat, does this mean that the Crohn's is acting up instead of the IBS? I have been having chronic diarrhea this week along with what could be some blood. I have been told twice last year that I was in remission and it was IBS that was affecting me.

 

[Cat-a-Tonic]

It sure could be the Crohn's, especially if you are bleeding. That's not typically a symptom of IBS (but could be due to a hemorrhoid, or to Crohn's). If it were me, I'd definitely ask for more testing and/or a second opinion. I wouldn't just accept that it's IBS. You know your body best, you know when things aren't right. I say get it checked out.

 

[ronroush7]

Cat, I called and my last enterography showed a little active inflammation. I am supposed to go on Entocort and see a specialist .

 

[Nicnack]

Oh wow, because i question whether I am flaring and I have been an absolute bear. My tolerance level for people is zero!