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My Ds was dx at age 7
He is now 12
The beginning is the hardest
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There is a parents section
We can help you vent while you wait
http://www.crohnsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49
Glad she is getting a colonscopy soon
Hopefully you will have answers and a plan to go with it
My Ds was dx at age 7
He is now 12
The beginning is the hardest
Tagging
Maya142
Crohnsinct
Clash
Tesscom
Jmrogers
Mehita
Pdx
There is a parents section
We can help you vent while you wait
http://www.crohnsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49
Glad she is getting a colonscopy soon
Hopefully you will have answers and a plan to go with it
My son was diagnosed at 15 he is 19 now.
Hopefully the scope will bring you answers quickly and the issues can be treated promptly.
Crohns disease can have a steep learning curve but it does get easier. It seems in the beginning the decisions come at you fast and furious when you feel least prepared.
One thing to keep in mind is that the goal is to keep your child's bowels healthy to help promote full growth during their growing years and to decrease the chances of future surgery.
Hopefully the scope will bring you answers quickly and the issues can be treated promptly.
Crohns disease can have a steep learning curve but it does get easier. It seems in the beginning the decisions come at you fast and furious when you feel least prepared.
One thing to keep in mind is that the goal is to keep your child's bowels healthy to help promote full growth during their growing years and to decrease the chances of future surgery.
Hi and welcome!
My daughter was diagnosed at 16 too. I'm guessing that they have checked for infections? That's one of the other things that can raise fecal calprotectin.
I hope the scopes give you some answers. The prep is the worst part of the scope - the actual procedure is usually pretty easy - my daughter calls it "a good nap." Having something to watch or read on prep day helps, something she can take into the bathroom with her, because she'll be spending a lot of time there! Wipes (flushable) will also help. If she is given the Miralax prep, she'll have to mix it with Pedialyte or Gatorade and will have to drink quite a lot.
Good luck - let us know how it goes. If she is diagnosed with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis, there is a lot of great info on the forum. Hang in there!
My daughter was diagnosed at 16 too. I'm guessing that they have checked for infections? That's one of the other things that can raise fecal calprotectin.
I hope the scopes give you some answers. The prep is the worst part of the scope - the actual procedure is usually pretty easy - my daughter calls it "a good nap." Having something to watch or read on prep day helps, something she can take into the bathroom with her, because she'll be spending a lot of time there! Wipes (flushable) will also help. If she is given the Miralax prep, she'll have to mix it with Pedialyte or Gatorade and will have to drink quite a lot.
Good luck - let us know how it goes. If she is diagnosed with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis, there is a lot of great info on the forum. Hang in there!
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Everyone pretty much covered what I would say.
Try not to get ahead of yourself. Take it one step at a time and don't scenario out things.
I hope the prep goes well and they get a good look so they can give you answers and a clear path.
Please let us know how it goes and if it is IBD we are here for you.
Try not to get ahead of yourself. Take it one step at a time and don't scenario out things.
I hope the prep goes well and they get a good look so they can give you answers and a clear path.
Please let us know how it goes and if it is IBD we are here for you.
Thank you so much!!!!
I know that it is worrisome. But over the years of dealing with Crohn's I have come to realize that it is better to not assume the worst. Try not to stress to much over it until you know what it is your dealing with. While maybe it is an IBD, it could also be an infection of some kind. Hang in there and let us know the results. If it is an IBD, this forum is a great place to come for knowledge and support.
Thank you so much!!
Glad they are being thorough and doing upper and lower. Have them take biopsies too and test for microinflammation. Keep us updated, we hope for good results 
I would start reducing the solid food to broths, green, yellow jello and other soft foods to make the prep smoother. I had both upper & lower in Dec (my 1st) and it was truly just a lovely nap- with no after effects. Best of luck to her.
Beginning as in the rectum and continues through the large intestine ??
Good luck on your consult
Good luck on your consult