Hi there!
I am a 23 y/o female very recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease (current active disease in the ileum & some proctitis) after two colonoscopies (from different doctors) and a CTE to confirm diagnosis. I began having symptoms ~4 years ago. I finally went in for a scope after I started having blood in my stool for weeks on end.
Bit of an interesting case, as I am an atypical Crohn's patient. I have never had diarrhea (in fact I have severe constipation) and my calprotectin is extremely low/healthy. I also have a near-normal CRP and negative for ASCA antibodies. However, colonoscopy and pathology confirmed Crohns. My primary symptom over the last 4 years has been *severe*, constant bloating and abdominal distention.
I've always been very functional-medicine forward. Unfortunately, all the work I've done hasn't been enough to reduce the inflammation and reset my immune system. I'm still hopeful to try other healing modalities / diet and lifestyle adjustments, but per my doctor's recommendations, I have decided to start Entyvio this month. I've never taken steroids and it hasn't been recommended.
Thankful for everyone's contributions on this forum and I know just how helpful and powerful these conversations are to so many who are struggling.
I am a 23 y/o female very recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease (current active disease in the ileum & some proctitis) after two colonoscopies (from different doctors) and a CTE to confirm diagnosis. I began having symptoms ~4 years ago. I finally went in for a scope after I started having blood in my stool for weeks on end.
Bit of an interesting case, as I am an atypical Crohn's patient. I have never had diarrhea (in fact I have severe constipation) and my calprotectin is extremely low/healthy. I also have a near-normal CRP and negative for ASCA antibodies. However, colonoscopy and pathology confirmed Crohns. My primary symptom over the last 4 years has been *severe*, constant bloating and abdominal distention.
I've always been very functional-medicine forward. Unfortunately, all the work I've done hasn't been enough to reduce the inflammation and reset my immune system. I'm still hopeful to try other healing modalities / diet and lifestyle adjustments, but per my doctor's recommendations, I have decided to start Entyvio this month. I've never taken steroids and it hasn't been recommended.
Thankful for everyone's contributions on this forum and I know just how helpful and powerful these conversations are to so many who are struggling.
