Pain and bloating

[MrsPink]

For the last 3 weeks or so, I have been getting severe stomach pains. I am not able to eat as much as normal and I feel full and bloated all the time. My stools have also become more broken up and thin. I have been diagnosed with crohns for 3 years now but stopped meds a year ago cos they made me feel rubbish. Do you think I need to go to a doctor about these symptoms or might it just pass? Thanks

 

[jjk308]

Absolutely. By far the best treatment for Crohn's are the biologics. Some of the others (aside from Mesalamine which isn't very effective) have a lot of side effects. I really hated Prednisone.

 

[Tuff]

Definitely go to the doctor. Thin stools can be caused by an obstruction in the colon. I had that when my colon was severely ulcerated.

 

[MrsPink]

I think I've just been hoping that it will get better by itself and stopping eating bread etc. I hated being on the Medstead.

 

[jjk308]

Medstead? Bread has no effect on Crohns except maybe eliminating it reduces stool bulk and makes you feel slightly better for a while.
Get treatment ASAP.

 

[MrsPink]

Sorry, my auto spell wrote that, I just meant meds! I am trying to be really sensible with food so hopefully it will ease up a bit.

 

[Guerrero]

For the last 3 weeks or so, I have been getting severe stomach pains. I am not able to eat as much as normal and I feel full and bloated all the time. My stools have also become more broken up and thin. I have been diagnosed with crohns for 3 years now but stopped meds a year ago cos they made me feel rubbish. Do you think I need to go to a doctor about these symptoms or might it just pass? Thanks

The worst thing to do is stopping medication without medical control. I'm sure you can find a treatment that suits you.

 

[Guerrero]

Sorry, my auto spell wrote that, I just meant meds! I am trying to be really sensible with food so hopefully it will ease up a bit.

Adjusting diet alone is not enough to fight with crohns unfortunately. Or we didnt find the right diet to address it yet...