Crohn's and Behcet's?

[hmash]

Hello all,
I was told today that it is very possible I have Behcet's disease, although I have not been formally diagnosed with Crohn's yet, either. I am starting a prednisone regimen for a week to see if my symptoms are helped, and then we work from there. However, regardless of what I've read about Behcet's, I think my GI problems are /way/ more severe than what Behcet's presents. I can't eat without horrible, "help me my appendix is exploding" pain, bloody diarrhea, and nausea with vomiting. Am I wrong, and Behcet's can be that severe gastrointestinally? Also, is it possible to have both Crohn's AND Behcet's? Your responses are greatly appreciated!

 

[my little penguin]

You can have both extremely rare
But Gi involvement with bechets can be horrid due to bleeding cramping diarrhea and ulcers in the Gi tract

Good lu k

 

[ronroush7]

Hello all,
I was told today that it is very possible I have Behcet's disease, although I have not been formally diagnosed with Crohn's yet, either. I am starting a prednisone regimen for a week to see if my symptoms are helped, and then we work from there. However, regardless of what I've read about Behcet's, I think my GI problems are /way/ more severe than what Behcet's presents. I can't eat without horrible, "help me my appendix is exploding" pain, bloody diarrhea, and nausea with vomiting. Am I wrong, and Behcet's can be that severe gastrointestinally? Also, is it possible to have both Crohn's AND Behcet's? Your responses are greatly appreciated!

So sorry.

 

[Cat-a-Tonic]

Hi hmash, welcome to the forum. There was a thread awhile back from someone who had thought for years that she had Crohn's, but turned out to have Behcet's instead - so yes, Behcet's can indeed mimic Crohn's-like symptoms and can be very severe in the gastrointestinal tract. Her thread might be helpful to you - here is the link:

http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=44354

 

[hmash]

Hello all,
Just a quick update: My colonoscopy has been miraculously moved up to this Friday, so I begin prep tomorrow. I think my immunologist putting in the possible diagnosis of Behcet's is speeding things along, for I also have a gastric emptying test scheduled for this Monday in light of possible gastroparesis. Not that I want to have a disease or anything, but fingers crossed something comes up positive, because I could really use an answer right about now! Thank you for all your responses, much appreciated!

 

[Cat-a-Tonic]

Good luck on Friday and please keep us posted! I hope you get the answers that you're looking for so that you can start treatment and feel better.