Hi I am new to this forum. I might have had Crohn's for over 10 years, but I was diagnosed only 3 years ago. Had a couple of fissures and fistulas. Had one surgery to open up a fistula and several smaller painful outpatient procedures.
Generally healthy, but the rectum hurts after bowel movement. Bleeding stopped a year ago after GI put me on Pentasa. Pain started again this week. Seeing a new GI next week due to insurance change. Pilcam showed ileum and some parts of intestines have lesions.
Sorry, still shy to share my real name.
Tried fasting a few times, seems to give rectum some rest and relief. But because of high metabolism and probably lack of absorption by intestines, I lose weight fast and can't gain much weight.
Generally healthy, but the rectum hurts after bowel movement. Bleeding stopped a year ago after GI put me on Pentasa. Pain started again this week. Seeing a new GI next week due to insurance change. Pilcam showed ileum and some parts of intestines have lesions.
Sorry, still shy to share my real name.
Tried fasting a few times, seems to give rectum some rest and relief. But because of high metabolism and probably lack of absorption by intestines, I lose weight fast and can't gain much weight.