Doctor's can't figure out what's going on..

[prince85]

Background: Have had Crohn's disease for 12 years now.

For the most part, I never had constipation or bad abdominal craps during this time. Always had normal bowel movements. Hardly loose or watery stools. Solid stools.

about 1 year ago, I started noticing a change. Was constipated a LOT more, and had watery stools, or stools with undigested food in them, diarrhea, etc.

I had 2 different colonoscopies done, and the doctor said everything looks good. Had a small capsule endoscopy (where you swallow a pill that has a camera attached to it. Had X-rays done. CT scans. all tests came back looking good.

It feels like I have some sort of obstruction (I usually strain during my bowel movements, and they are rarely solid anymore). but all of these tests say I am "fine". It's frustrating to say the least.


Could I just be "flaring"? Do flares last 1+ years??? I always thought a "flare up" was when you struggled for X days or weeks/months. But years??


Please tell me what everyone thinks about this....


Thanks

 

[DougUte]

A 1 year flare? Yes I think that can happen. This disease is a real bugger.

Something has to be causing your symptoms. Have you tried keeping a food diary? They are useful for figuring out what your triggers might be. Since your tests came back normal, I would try a food diary to determine your trigger foods then try to eliminate those triggers.

 

[Gutsii]

I really would look at your diet in this case especially.

I recommend studying mind-body connections, watching what you eat and at what times (including portions). Yeah, I know this sounds tedious at first, but it becomes fun as you notice patterns.

All the extra effort is worth your better health. Let us know what your diet currently consists of and I will lend a helping hand