Hello,
I'v suffered with symptoms my whole life. I'm a very young 50 year old, at least until yesterday. I had my last colonoscopy 5 years ago. The doctor told me I had inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel, gastritis and diverticulitis. I took the medication he prescribed me to take for four months as I was supposed too. I made some lifestyle changes and dietary changes too. I was doing ok until last Friday.
It started with pain on my left upper abdomen. Then the diarrhea. I ended up in the Dr on Tuesday and my primary care doctors on Wednesday. He called me yesterday and said after reviewing my CT from this week and my colonoscopy from 5 years ago he believes I have Crohns. He said my last two colonoscopies showed inflammation at the terminal ileum as well as ulcers. I was NEVER told this. I work in general surgery, this would have caught my attention.
I have another gastro appt next week. My mind is blown. I'm really sick. My bowels won't stop gurgling, the diarrhea won't stop even though I'm on a liquid diet and the pain is still there on the left side.
I'm angry, sad and confused. Any words of wisdom would be helpful.
I'v suffered with symptoms my whole life. I'm a very young 50 year old, at least until yesterday. I had my last colonoscopy 5 years ago. The doctor told me I had inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel, gastritis and diverticulitis. I took the medication he prescribed me to take for four months as I was supposed too. I made some lifestyle changes and dietary changes too. I was doing ok until last Friday.
It started with pain on my left upper abdomen. Then the diarrhea. I ended up in the Dr on Tuesday and my primary care doctors on Wednesday. He called me yesterday and said after reviewing my CT from this week and my colonoscopy from 5 years ago he believes I have Crohns. He said my last two colonoscopies showed inflammation at the terminal ileum as well as ulcers. I was NEVER told this. I work in general surgery, this would have caught my attention.
I have another gastro appt next week. My mind is blown. I'm really sick. My bowels won't stop gurgling, the diarrhea won't stop even though I'm on a liquid diet and the pain is still there on the left side.
I'm angry, sad and confused. Any words of wisdom would be helpful.