Possible Flare up - Need Advice

[kh216]

I have been doing well on my medications for Crohn's for a few years (6mp, Lialda.) When I do experience Crohn's, I get lower right quadrant pain. This weekend, I have upper pain above my naval, that I can't get rid of. I called my Gastro group on Saturday and at first, the doctor thought it was indigestion and recommended Mylanta. However, the pain did not go away. I called the group today and the doctor looked at my chart and thought it could be a Crohn's flare up. He then prescribed me Entocort.

Do you think this could be a Crohn's flare? It feels like someone punched me. Even when I pass gas or go to the bathroom, the pain does not go away. I also don't have much of an appetite.

 

[tzvia]

It's possible that it could be a flare. Crohn's can make us feel pain in all sorts of places. I have had the pain above the belly button before, but for me it was more of a crampy pain. Have you used Entocort with success for a flare before? I guess if you try the Entocort and the pain goes away...it could be a flare. If the pain doesn't go away maybe they could do some imaging for you like an MRE to see if there is stricturing. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Lisa]

It could also be an issue with your gall bladder, have you had that checked yet? Will post more from my laptop tomorrow but wanted to get that thought out there.

 

[Guest17]

I have advanced crohns and IBD, most of my pain is a over my bellybutton.

 

[CrohnsChicago]

Hi kh216,

What sort of blood work have you gotten done? Were there any significant changes/ red flags?

 

[kh216]

Thank you for all of your replies. Right before I felt this, I had an appt with my GI doctor and he said that my C Reactive Protein was elevated. I couldn't get an appt with my gastro doctor this week but I saw my primary. I had an ultrasound of the right quadrant done and I am waiting for the results of that. My next appt with my GI appt is Nov.5 I wanted the appt sooner than that but my regular GI doctor has rounds at the hospital this week.

 

[CrohnsChicago]

Nov. 5 is right around the corner..only a few days. Glad they can see you so soon even if it is not sooner.

It's possible it could be a flare but if that is the only symptom you are having it is good to get a full check up. Are you having any other symptoms other than the lower quadrant pain? Good luck on your appointment next week :hug: