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HI, well I am not sure if I have crohns, I do know i have coeliac disease, diagnosed 7 years ago. Was thinking i also had fructose malabsorption and lactose intolerance. But the more research I do, I think its crohns. There are certain things I cant eat, i end up with debilitating stomach pains, which last many hours, and me in the fetal position. And then on the toilet, waiting for everything to leave my body. I get pains in my side, near my appendix, which comes and goes, I have a constant itchy bottom, have been wormed. I have lost weight and cant put it back on. I have thinning hair, and more seems to go everyday. I have very dry legs and arms. and a rash on the bottom of my legs, on my shins, and no matter how much moisturizer i put on they are still dry.
I am on a gluten free diet for my coeliac disease, but even now some of the gluten free stuff I cant eat. Quinoa, omelettes, gluten and dairy free biscuits..etc etc. But i can have eggs that are in a quiche. I ma 43 years old, and I dont know what to do..please help. And are my symptoms consistent with Crohns. :eek:
 
Hi Shazzakids and welcome. I am glad you found the forum,
I cant answer your question but I am sure someone else who knows more will come along and help you out. Good luck
 
Hi Shazza
Glad you found us, but sorry you're feeling poorly. A lot of your symptoms are typical of Crohns. I would make an appointment with your GP. I'm hoping it's not, but you're obviously feeling ill
and concerned. Stay in touch and let us know how you get on.
 
Hi Shazza and :welcome:

As Helen has said, many of your symptoms are consistent with Crohns, particularly the abdominal ones.

The weight loss, dry skin, rashes and thinning hair are also a sign of hyperthyroidism, have you ever had thyroid function tests done?

If you don't already do so keeping a diary may be helpful...here.

I hope you get some solid answers and relief soon hun. Good luck and welcome aboard!

Take care, :hug:
Dusty. xxx
 

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