I was dx'd with Crohn's Colitis in Sept 13 after years of catching every "stomach bug" that came around. I was on Imuran, but weaned myself about 2yrs ago. I've done pretty well - until now. I have a scope scheduled for 4/29 but I'm not sure I can wait.
My symptoms: upper right abdominal pain - it's a dull, pulling kind of pain & almost feels close to the surface. A heating pad is all that helps.
I have constipation (up to 6 days regardless of what I take) followed by frequent bm's (sometimes 6 or more solid stools in a day). The feeling of urgency is so bad I think I won't make it to a restroom, then - nothing. Even after I do go, the feeling of needing to go never goes away.
My upper abdomen swells so bad I can hardly stand it, but it goes away on its own.
I'm having some blood in stools (I think from straining), but not a lot. And sometimes it's just blood, no stools.
I have joint pain that's so bad that some days even walking hurts.
I have overwhelming fatigue that no amount of rest, sleep or anything else helps.
My vision is noticeably worse, but that could also be related to needing a new pair of glasses.
ALOT of GERD & chest pains that often wake me at night leading me to believe I'm seriously about to go see Jesus.
I feel like a hypochondriac. I haven't shared much of this with many because nobody will listen. I'm a nurse, I'm not married & I work 2 jobs to pay the bills and I just keep going. Thankfully & regretfully my son is 18yrs old and supports himself.
I guess what I need from you is.... At what point do YOU throw in the towel and say "enough is enough"?! Do I call my GI's office and discuss with his nurse, try to get an appt prior to scope or what? I have no fevers, the pain isn't unbearable (I have a high tolerance) I'm not vomiting, and although it's painful afterward, I can eat. I think an ER visit would be silly - I'm in no emergent danger. I guess I'll just tough it out for 25 more days and see what he says and hope it all improves. I feel like I'm dying. I have no quality of life. Days off are spent recouping & preparing for the next day of work.
My symptoms: upper right abdominal pain - it's a dull, pulling kind of pain & almost feels close to the surface. A heating pad is all that helps.
I have constipation (up to 6 days regardless of what I take) followed by frequent bm's (sometimes 6 or more solid stools in a day). The feeling of urgency is so bad I think I won't make it to a restroom, then - nothing. Even after I do go, the feeling of needing to go never goes away.
My upper abdomen swells so bad I can hardly stand it, but it goes away on its own.
I'm having some blood in stools (I think from straining), but not a lot. And sometimes it's just blood, no stools.
I have joint pain that's so bad that some days even walking hurts.
I have overwhelming fatigue that no amount of rest, sleep or anything else helps.
My vision is noticeably worse, but that could also be related to needing a new pair of glasses.
ALOT of GERD & chest pains that often wake me at night leading me to believe I'm seriously about to go see Jesus.
I feel like a hypochondriac. I haven't shared much of this with many because nobody will listen. I'm a nurse, I'm not married & I work 2 jobs to pay the bills and I just keep going. Thankfully & regretfully my son is 18yrs old and supports himself.
I guess what I need from you is.... At what point do YOU throw in the towel and say "enough is enough"?! Do I call my GI's office and discuss with his nurse, try to get an appt prior to scope or what? I have no fevers, the pain isn't unbearable (I have a high tolerance) I'm not vomiting, and although it's painful afterward, I can eat. I think an ER visit would be silly - I'm in no emergent danger. I guess I'll just tough it out for 25 more days and see what he says and hope it all improves. I feel like I'm dying. I have no quality of life. Days off are spent recouping & preparing for the next day of work.