Newbie.

[dodie]

Hi everyone.

hi everyone, im a mum to 8 year old boy who was diagnosed with crohns last year. It all started with him complaining with a sore bottom which ended up him having surgery for anal fistula. A few weeks later he was complaining of sore tum and i noticed he was really bloated around his abdomen. His doc sent him for colonoscopy, endoscopy and camera capsule. Came back he has crohns, around 4 different parts of his system ( one being his anus). Luckily he doesnt have severe symptoms at all, no diarhoea or pain at all, thank goodness!! I find this very difficult as he is so well to look at and never copmplains. he currently on 6mp, mesalazine and iron supplement. x

 

[xJillx]

Hi dodie! I am so sorry to hear about your 8 year old's diagnosis. But I am happy that he feels so well - that is wonderful news! Obviously, his treatment plan is doing the trick.

There are many parents on the forum just like you; be sure to check out the Parents of Kids with IBD sub-forum. Welcome to the forum!

 

[dreamintwilight]

Hi Dodie!

Sounds like your son's doctors are doing a good job of keeping his health in check. I've heard about some people who don't experience any outward symptoms despite active disease going on. So, while it's a blessing in a way to not have it affect your day-to-day life, it's important to have regular check-ups with the doctors.

So glad your son seems to be feeling better! I'm sure that makes you feel better too.

 

[dodie]

yea i sometimes think to myself, does he really have crohns? but he has had all the tests, biopsys etc, im thinkin this way as as you said, he doesnt show any symptoms, theres no diarhoea, pains etc but its a different story inside i guess. hope u guys are doin well too. xx

 

[David]

Hi Dodie,

Welcome, I'm so sorry to hear you have an 8 year old that is having to go through all of this Poor thing.

In case you haven't found it yet, we do have a support forum dedicated to the parents of kids with IBD which you may want to check out.

I with you and your kiddo all the best!

*hugs*