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[Kyleemommy117]

Hello everyone!
I am new and just wanted to share my story and have a couple questions, My name is Racheal and I am 22 years old I was diagnosed with colitis in the emergency room on Christmas of last year. I was bleeding and vomiting and had severe abdominal pain. A couple months before that I went in with abdominal pain and after all kinds of tests I was admitted because they said they thought I had a bowel obstruction. After spending a week in there they released me and said it reversed itself. I didn't have a family doctor at the time and wasn't experiencing any symptoms for a couple of months untill a week ago I decided to accept that fact that it wasn't going to go away so I found a family dr so that I could get a referral to a GI doctor so that they can figure out if it is chrons or ulcerative colitis. I have an appointment on the 30 of september. In the meantime my dr had prescribed me phenegran for nausea and naproxen which is a antinflamatory for pain as needed. After reading a out these two diseases I have read that you are not supposed to take antinflamatorys is this true? What can I expect after seeing the GI dr for the first time and is there any foods that I should avoid? This is very scary to me that they are not concerned about passing just blood and mucus atleast 3 times a day. Any advise would be greatly apprieciated!
Thank you and good luck to you all!

 

[outlier]

naproxen is evil for stomach. it's warning is that it cause stomach bleeding.
the naproxen maybe causeing problems all by itself.

Good luck!!

 

[xJillx]

Hi Rachael!

You are correct, you should avoid anti-inflammatories/NSAIDS (for example: Mortin & Advil).

Diet is different for all of us. However, foods high in fiber, spicy foods, fried foods, raw fruits & veggies, popcorn, corn, and nuts tend to cause most issues. I suggest start keeping a food diary. Record what you eat and your symptoms. Hopefully, you'll be able to see what foods cause your symptoms to be worse.

For your first appointment, you'll do a lot of talking. Go in prepared by writing down your symptoms and questions. Also, I suggest bringing someone with you. An extra set of ears are very helpful, since you'll discuss so much. And be prepared for some upcoming testing.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

 

[xJillx]

Your doctor obviously doesn't know too much about Crohn's. But, to be honest, my GP doesn't either. He's told me to take Mortin a few times. I am in the market for a new GP.

Blood is never a good sign. If you are bleeding a lot, your doctors should be concerned. If they are not, and things persist, go to the ER. Don't wait.