I was just diagnosed with Crohn's after suffering with diarrhea for 30 years. Other than that, I've really had no other symptoms, tons of energy, etc. However, last week I had severe abdominal pain and went to the ER with a small bowel obstruction. Further tests found the fistula. Admitted to the hospital and stayed for 5 days. Given steroids for three days and then started on Remicade.
I am wondering how long it might take to heal the fistula. I won't really know if it is working since I don't know what a "flare" feels like other than the pain of an obstruction, which is better. I started soft foods last night and gentle solid foods today. It goes well and I feel perfectly fine.
It is very strange for me to have such messed up intestines when I feel so good. Hard to believe.
I am wondering how long it might take to heal the fistula. I won't really know if it is working since I don't know what a "flare" feels like other than the pain of an obstruction, which is better. I started soft foods last night and gentle solid foods today. It goes well and I feel perfectly fine.
It is very strange for me to have such messed up intestines when I feel so good. Hard to believe.