Hi, I'm new here so here goes...
I was diagnosed with crohns 7 years ago following a prolonged period of ill health and a lengthy stay in hospital. I was put on azaithioprine and I have taken this ever since despite being over the recommended 5 year use. On the whole I have been quite well I managed I complete my degree an get a job.
However... For the past two months I have vomited pretty much everything I eat, if I do manage to keep my food down I get horrendous pain in the upper abdomen and to be honest vomiting is a pretty good relief from the pain. I was taken to hospital and sent home told to make an appointment with my gastro, my nurse wouldn't give me one tho as my blood results were ok! I finally got an appointment and I've had a colonoscopy and gastroscopy biopsies were taken and it looks like I've now developed duodenal crohns. I am awaiting confirmation and treatment for this but does anyone know how long this sickness lasts or what will relieve it??
I've not been to work for two months and they are totally harassing me so I'm feeling pretty fed up and low. Any advice would be appreciated...
I was diagnosed with crohns 7 years ago following a prolonged period of ill health and a lengthy stay in hospital. I was put on azaithioprine and I have taken this ever since despite being over the recommended 5 year use. On the whole I have been quite well I managed I complete my degree an get a job.
However... For the past two months I have vomited pretty much everything I eat, if I do manage to keep my food down I get horrendous pain in the upper abdomen and to be honest vomiting is a pretty good relief from the pain. I was taken to hospital and sent home told to make an appointment with my gastro, my nurse wouldn't give me one tho as my blood results were ok! I finally got an appointment and I've had a colonoscopy and gastroscopy biopsies were taken and it looks like I've now developed duodenal crohns. I am awaiting confirmation and treatment for this but does anyone know how long this sickness lasts or what will relieve it??
I've not been to work for two months and they are totally harassing me so I'm feeling pretty fed up and low. Any advice would be appreciated...