Hi. I have had IBS since my 20's and stomach ulcers, actually called an ambulance once the pain was so bad. A year ago last July was the first time I was diagnosed with Crohn's, then they said no, then in January an ulcer in my colon burst and I lost about 2 units of blood. They said again it was Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis. They put me on steroids that time and I felt great while I was on them, but gained back 40 pounds of the 67 I had worked so hard to lose. It was very depressing. I only agreed to stay on it 6 weeks but it was about 8 before they got me off it. It took me about 3-4 months to get my strength back. I was on Apriso and Carafate liquid.
I have never taken the pain meds for the Crohn's but for back and hip problems. I fell down the stairs 44 years ago when I was 7 months pregnant. I got arthritis in my upper and lower back, spinal stenosis.
When this last episode came on, we were getting ready to go on a cruise so I started taking the Apriso to ward it off. It worked until Nov. 4th when we were in the Caribbean with Hurricane Tomas. I got severe headaches and all week had an ear infection. I'd also had a sinus infection that didn't go away after antibiotics 3 months ago. I never take pain pills during the day normally, but had to for the headaches. I ran out of Apriso when I got home and went downhill fast. I started bleeding again a couple weeks ago with horrid pain in my abdomen. I've eaten very little since everything turns the cramps on and I'm running. I've been so weak I either am sitting or in bed.
I went back to my original GI doctor and he did another colonoscopy in May when I was feeling pretty well. (He was on vacation when I got so sick the first time so had to switch.) He said it was definitely Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, but not a severe case. It's fairly unusual for people 64/65 to get it. I had a bleeding ulcer in my stomach about 3 or 4 years ago and my colon still looked fine at that point. My chiropractor recommended a natural supplement called Okra Pepsin E3 and a health food store recommended something called Intestinu. Both are supposed to coat your intestines.
Right now my worst problem is a bad sore on my leg. It's like a boil, very red, raised and very painful. Can't touch it at all. I'm going to my primary dr. in the morning to see if there's anything to do for that. So to sum up, I have several problems with arthritis, fibromalgia, headaches, sores in my mouth and body, sinus problems, sore throat. Right now I get very sick if I eat anything sweet so I'm sticking to very bland foods like crackers, white toast, yogurt and tea. I'm hoping to find out about these sores on here if anyone has them or knows about them.
Thanks,
Ragtop
I have never taken the pain meds for the Crohn's but for back and hip problems. I fell down the stairs 44 years ago when I was 7 months pregnant. I got arthritis in my upper and lower back, spinal stenosis.
When this last episode came on, we were getting ready to go on a cruise so I started taking the Apriso to ward it off. It worked until Nov. 4th when we were in the Caribbean with Hurricane Tomas. I got severe headaches and all week had an ear infection. I'd also had a sinus infection that didn't go away after antibiotics 3 months ago. I never take pain pills during the day normally, but had to for the headaches. I ran out of Apriso when I got home and went downhill fast. I started bleeding again a couple weeks ago with horrid pain in my abdomen. I've eaten very little since everything turns the cramps on and I'm running. I've been so weak I either am sitting or in bed.
I went back to my original GI doctor and he did another colonoscopy in May when I was feeling pretty well. (He was on vacation when I got so sick the first time so had to switch.) He said it was definitely Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, but not a severe case. It's fairly unusual for people 64/65 to get it. I had a bleeding ulcer in my stomach about 3 or 4 years ago and my colon still looked fine at that point. My chiropractor recommended a natural supplement called Okra Pepsin E3 and a health food store recommended something called Intestinu. Both are supposed to coat your intestines.
Right now my worst problem is a bad sore on my leg. It's like a boil, very red, raised and very painful. Can't touch it at all. I'm going to my primary dr. in the morning to see if there's anything to do for that. So to sum up, I have several problems with arthritis, fibromalgia, headaches, sores in my mouth and body, sinus problems, sore throat. Right now I get very sick if I eat anything sweet so I'm sticking to very bland foods like crackers, white toast, yogurt and tea. I'm hoping to find out about these sores on here if anyone has them or knows about them.
Thanks,
Ragtop
