I am completely new to this and had never actually heard of Crohns or IBD until a few days ago. Can I possibly tell my story and see if anyone can relate to it.
Around May this year I had an episode of recurrent odd bowel movements where I needed to go urgently first thing in morning, then again an hour or so after. It wasnt diarrhoea but soft and I always felt like I still needed to go. This passed but started again June time when I had two days of terrible diarrhoea then the above symptoms again. There was no bad cramping pain but felt pain around belly button and short dull pains at random places in my abdomen. Also I started peeing lots. Went to see my doctor who seemed very concerned it was a gynaecological issue and sent me for a lower abdominal CT scan. Al clear so doctor told me the bowel issues were just stress related. I have to add here that I have always had back isdues due to undiagnosed disc issue. I began to get horrendous nerve type pain. Burning over my abdomen, inside my thighs and hips. Doctor put me on Lyrica which has definitely helped. Doctor still not really concerned about my bowel issues. Last week I passed fresh nlood on very dark stools for the first time. This lasted for about a day and a half. Went to doctors who appears gravely concerned and has booked a Colonoscopy for me so currently waiting on that. Doctor never offered any information on any other disease it could be so leftme thinking tthat it was almost definitely cancer and there was no hope. Having found out about Crohns myself I feel I have some hope. Is it possible to have mild symptoms? I have never felt ill nor have I lost any weight. Currently having 3/4 soft urgent bowel movements a day, vague pains in abdomen, particularly left side and pain in back and hips. No more blood since last week.
I would be so so grateful for any help no matter how small. Currently feeling terrified and very alone
Around May this year I had an episode of recurrent odd bowel movements where I needed to go urgently first thing in morning, then again an hour or so after. It wasnt diarrhoea but soft and I always felt like I still needed to go. This passed but started again June time when I had two days of terrible diarrhoea then the above symptoms again. There was no bad cramping pain but felt pain around belly button and short dull pains at random places in my abdomen. Also I started peeing lots. Went to see my doctor who seemed very concerned it was a gynaecological issue and sent me for a lower abdominal CT scan. Al clear so doctor told me the bowel issues were just stress related. I have to add here that I have always had back isdues due to undiagnosed disc issue. I began to get horrendous nerve type pain. Burning over my abdomen, inside my thighs and hips. Doctor put me on Lyrica which has definitely helped. Doctor still not really concerned about my bowel issues. Last week I passed fresh nlood on very dark stools for the first time. This lasted for about a day and a half. Went to doctors who appears gravely concerned and has booked a Colonoscopy for me so currently waiting on that. Doctor never offered any information on any other disease it could be so leftme thinking tthat it was almost definitely cancer and there was no hope. Having found out about Crohns myself I feel I have some hope. Is it possible to have mild symptoms? I have never felt ill nor have I lost any weight. Currently having 3/4 soft urgent bowel movements a day, vague pains in abdomen, particularly left side and pain in back and hips. No more blood since last week.
I would be so so grateful for any help no matter how small. Currently feeling terrified and very alone