Infection after resection

[mary1995]

Husband had a resection on June 13. About 3 to 4 weeks later he began having severe abdominal pain. CT showed inflammation, but couldn't tell if it was an infection or a Crohn's flare. He has been on Entyvio for about a year, and it seems to have been working. He has been taking Flagyl for over a week with very little relief. The pain is extremely bad. Anyone had any similar infections post surgery? Treatment?

 

[eleanor_rigby]

Husband had a resection on June 13. About 3 to 4 weeks later he began having severe abdominal pain. CT showed inflammation, but couldn't tell if it was an infection or a Crohn's flare. He has been on Entyvio for about a year, and it seems to have been working. He has been taking Flagyl for over a week with very little relief. The pain is extremely bad. Anyone had any similar infections post surgery? Treatment?

I had an open surgery resection. I started out in immense pain but day, by day it improved. By four weeks I felt better than ever and even went on holiday to London. I would be concerned if your husband is deteriorating rather than improving and severe pain is not a good sign. I am wondering about infection or problem with the bowel join? I would probably go back to ER.

 

[fuzzy butterfly]

Hi mary.. i would say the same as eleanor,get on to gp or surgeon.Dont hang on in pain try to get it sorted asap.
Best wishes

 

[ronroush7]

Agree with all above.

 

[lgpcarter]

How is your husband doing, Mary?

 

[hcrum87hc]

Definitely get it checked out. They may need to run some more blood work and tests, such as an MRE. I'm just under 3 weeks out from my resection and feel wonderful. I hope he can get the much needed relief soon.