Does this sound like a flare to you?

[Ned1900]

I've recently been told by my doctor that I have 'possible Crohn's' based on raised (I'm not sure the values) ESR, CRP and fecal calprotectin levels plus daily bouts of diarrhea/stomach cramps that's been going on for months now.

My question is, is a flare up of Crohn's:

a) one long continuation of diarrhea/cramps/nausea etc from start to finish. Symptoms start, get worse, then improve until remission

OR

b) starts off badly, then starts to get a bit better for a few days, then gets worse again, then better, then worse.... for many months even

OR

c) could be both of the above

As I'm still learning about Crohn's, does option b), the one that describes my symptoms best, sound like a typical Crohn's flare?

I'd like to hear your experiences as to what a flare actually is. Any input is appreciated.

 

[ronroush7]

It could be any of them. Wishing you good .

 

[Ned1900]

Thanks for your reply. Have you had both of these during a flare?

 

[ronroush7]

I have only been in remission once. I get sick, then surgery.then better till I get sick again. Then surgrry. Then better.

 

[Ned1900]

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