could it be Crohns?
I am in the process of trying to figure out if I have Crohn's or not... I am 43 and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, CFS, Asthma and have been B12 deficient for about 10 yrs now (i'm in the "low" normal range) Over the years, I've been having bouts of pain and diarrea which i just thought it was related to a food allergy, for some odd reason, each time i get tested for foods, i seem to be allergic to the foods i have been eating more of. I do however have a wheat allergy which i've had for years but ignored it, i was tested for Celiac and Lactose Intolerance (ice cream seems to make me have what i call a bowel episode)and both came back negative. Also negative result with Pernicious Anemia too. finally saw a Gastroenteroligist he mentioned that B12 deficiency can be caused from Crohns and will need to have some tests done. I had a colonoscopy as well as the scope down the throat. the stomach is fine, but they found two ulcers in my terminal illeum as well as some inflamation, they biopsied those tumors and luckily aren't cancerous. my Gastroenterologyst isn't fully convinced I have Crohns even though i have alot of the symptoms. symptoms being, dramatic weight loss, loss of appetite, mild to severe stomach pains, cramping, churning, feels like everything inside is swelling (I can literally feel it as it happens)and then my mouth starts to water., followed by bowel movements which start off solid, then turn soft then liquid and then it can sometimes continue all night and other times, i go maybe 3 times and am completly empty but then i dont have a bowel movement for 4 days afterwards. I also have alot of other symptoms that no one seems to have such as hard stools all the time (except when i went on a gluten free diet), swelling feeling after i have bowel movement in my back, and lots of pressure in my lower abdomen, itchiness, dry eyes, tiny hives, tiredness, and severe cramping in my soles of my feet which are extremely painful and painful sporatic shoots of pain that goes where ever and can last from 2 to 30 seconds then turns to an ache (like a tooth ache) then dissapears. my bowel habits are good otherwise, i am regular even though they are hard.
I am at a loss and was hoping to get some information off others who may know what is wrong with me or know someone with similar symptoms.... My gastroenteroligys has ordered a ultra sound on my small intestine only, as well as an internal ultrasound too. he said if this test comes back normal then he will label me and treat me as a Crohns patient. . . ?! thank you in advance for any info anyone can share with me
I am in the process of trying to figure out if I have Crohn's or not... I am 43 and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, CFS, Asthma and have been B12 deficient for about 10 yrs now (i'm in the "low" normal range) Over the years, I've been having bouts of pain and diarrea which i just thought it was related to a food allergy, for some odd reason, each time i get tested for foods, i seem to be allergic to the foods i have been eating more of. I do however have a wheat allergy which i've had for years but ignored it, i was tested for Celiac and Lactose Intolerance (ice cream seems to make me have what i call a bowel episode)and both came back negative. Also negative result with Pernicious Anemia too. finally saw a Gastroenteroligist he mentioned that B12 deficiency can be caused from Crohns and will need to have some tests done. I had a colonoscopy as well as the scope down the throat. the stomach is fine, but they found two ulcers in my terminal illeum as well as some inflamation, they biopsied those tumors and luckily aren't cancerous. my Gastroenterologyst isn't fully convinced I have Crohns even though i have alot of the symptoms. symptoms being, dramatic weight loss, loss of appetite, mild to severe stomach pains, cramping, churning, feels like everything inside is swelling (I can literally feel it as it happens)and then my mouth starts to water., followed by bowel movements which start off solid, then turn soft then liquid and then it can sometimes continue all night and other times, i go maybe 3 times and am completly empty but then i dont have a bowel movement for 4 days afterwards. I also have alot of other symptoms that no one seems to have such as hard stools all the time (except when i went on a gluten free diet), swelling feeling after i have bowel movement in my back, and lots of pressure in my lower abdomen, itchiness, dry eyes, tiny hives, tiredness, and severe cramping in my soles of my feet which are extremely painful and painful sporatic shoots of pain that goes where ever and can last from 2 to 30 seconds then turns to an ache (like a tooth ache) then dissapears. my bowel habits are good otherwise, i am regular even though they are hard.
I am at a loss and was hoping to get some information off others who may know what is wrong with me or know someone with similar symptoms.... My gastroenteroligys has ordered a ultra sound on my small intestine only, as well as an internal ultrasound too. he said if this test comes back normal then he will label me and treat me as a Crohns patient. . . ?! thank you in advance for any info anyone can share with me
