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Does anyone have cheese to go with my whine?

I just need to vent and whine a bit. My back is really bad right now. They aren't sure exactly what the problem is, as my MRI shows several possible problems. The doctors are going with degenerative arthritis in L4-L5, but I'm also having pain in my left buttock as well as severe pain in my lower back. On top of that, my Crohn's is really bothering me. I am at work today, and I just totally stunk up the ladies room. I always get so embarrassed by it, even though it isn't on purpose. I hate being in a public restroom for explosive diarrhea. But with my back hurting, the diarrhea is even more painful.

I had a cortisone injection on Friday to try to lessen the pain in my back, but in actuality, the pain is much worse. I don't get to participate as much with my son because the only way to alleviate the back pain is to lie flat on my back. Meanwhile, the house is a complete mess, even with my husband doing more than usual.

Thanks for listening.
 

Lisa

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Sorry to hear this Linda - sounds like the sacroilietis flare I had a few years ago - I still get twinges, but nothing like the original flare - where if took me literally a half hour to get up one day! Same thing with me - flat on my back was the best position.
 
I'm having it now too, sounds just like sacroiliitus, I used to walk around (at home) with a hot water bottle stuck down the back of my trousers :) I looked silly but it did help ease it a bit. Hope it gets less painful very soon. :ghug:
 
My back doctor just called me back. She's ordering an MRI of the pelvis. She is thinking it is tendinitis of the butt. If it is, there aren't any treatments I can do due to the Crohn's (normal treatment is NSAIDs such as Advil).
 
I saw a doctor last week who said the are other anti inflammatory meds that I could try but he didn't say what they were cos I'm seeing another doctor first, I had a pelvis mri last week too :). Keep us posted as to how you get on.
 
Your title made me smile, and I didn't think I had a smile left today.

I am really sorry you are having the back issues along with everything else. I hope you find out what the problem is.

As for stinking up the joint...I totally understand. Before Crohn's I couldn't even "GO" in a public restroom. Now, I just pray I get there. As for the stinky part, I found this spray called "Poo Spray, " I think. (I left mine in my locker at the gym, but if you want tomorrow I can check and make sure that is the correct name and where to get it. ) Seriously, it works. You spray it on the water and the place smells nice and fresh, despite it all. For some reason, finding that spray seemed to make me feel a little more tolerant of the things I cannot control.

Hang in there. Thank you for making me smile.
 
Your title made me smile, and I didn't think I had a smile left today.

I am really sorry you are having the back issues along with everything else. I hope you find out what the problem is.

As for stinking up the joint...I totally understand. Before Crohn's I couldn't even "GO" in a public restroom. Now, I just pray I get there. As for the stinky part, I found this spray called "Poo Spray, " I think. (I left mine in my locker at the gym, but if you want tomorrow I can check and make sure that is the correct name and where to get it. ) Seriously, it works. You spray it on the water and the place smells nice and fresh, despite it all. For some reason, finding that spray seemed to make me feel a little more tolerant of the things I cannot control.

Walmart carries something called "just a drop" that claims to do the same thing! I stopped being embarrassed about the big D in public washrooms years ago. There are only 2 things you can be doing in there, and no ones washroom at home smells like roses! People need to grow up and get over themselves, everybody poops. ;)
 
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