Is it crohn's flare-up or not ?

[raff]

My head has been aching for a week and now I am feeling nauseous, there is very mild fever could this be a flare or I could have something else ?

 

[ronroush7]

It is hard to say. I would see a doctor.

 

[Jabee]

Do you normally have headaches that last for seven days? Usually a headache of that duration warrants a trip to the doctor's office, whether it's a flare or something else. I think it would be wise to get it (and your fever and nausea) checked out.

 

[raff]

I asked my doctor and he said it might be some kind of infection so he put me on antibiotics,
Just curious, I usually have constipation, if pain doesn't last too long (maybe 15-20min) is it a flare ? Or is it just stool irritating the affected area of my gut ?
When should I seek help ? And when it's not necessary?

 

[Lady Organic]

Do you have regular check up with your gastroenterologist?
pain in the intestine that lasts 15 to 20 minutes is not normal in my books, but It doesnt mean it is a flare either.
It is important to have regular blood test and calproprotectine stool test to monitor your condition. If you have not done these in a long time, I would encourage you have them done soon.

 

[Sucane1]

I asked my doctor and he said it might be some kind of infection so he put me on antibiotics,
Just curious, I usually have constipation, if pain doesn't last too long (maybe 15-20min) is it a flare ? Or is it just stool irritating the affected area of my gut ?
When should I seek help ? And when it's not necessary?

I'm new to this crohns stuff too and I don't really know either. I think maybe you should ask your gastro what symptoms you should seek help for. I started remicade a few months ago, so I'm supposed to see my dr every few months.

As for a flare up, from what o read on here, everyone is different. The one I had in dec which got me diagnosed with crohns was I'd have to run to the bathroom during and after every meal. I was in a ton of discomfort, a lot of blood in my stools, erythema nodosum on my legs, going #2 10-12 times a day and I lost about 10-15 lbs in 2 weeks.

However the only headaches I got were from the remicade.

I'm still trying to figure out my diet at this point. Like I said I see my dr every few months. I'm going to ask her about what symptoms should I call for an in between appt because of your post because I really don't know.