Regular Crohn's Pain vs. Blockage?

[AntsMommy]

Hello everyone,

Being new to Crohn's, every pain or discomfort my son has freaks me out, to be quite honest. Is there a way to distinguish what is "normal" pain or discomfort for a Crohns patient versus what is serious and needs to be addressed immediately? I guess I am wondering how I can tell what is 'par for the course' and what I should look for that isn't.

He has been having pains since last night, on and off, and hasn't had a BM since yesterday earlier in the day. I am starting to worry he has another blockage. He actually already has an appointment set up with a surgeon this afternoon to go over his last x-rays (has 6 cm of small intestine that is very narrowed that they are concerned about) so I am glad to be seeing him, but I am also wondering for future reference what is 'normal' and what is not.

Thank you so much for your help!

Kelly

 

[Babs1957]

Hi Kelly,

Sorry you and your son are having to deal with this. This disease acts differently in every one of us - what is 'normal' for one is 'abnormal' for another. For me, it just took time and experience to learn how my disease behaves and what I should and shouldn't worry about. Wish I could give you a more concrete answer.

However, anytime you are concerned, best to call the doctor. S/he is probably the best judge of what needs to be done.

Hang in there!

 

[DustyKat]

Hey Kelly,

As Babs said, it is a highly individual thing. I think you learn to know what is normal for your child and what isn't, even though they can have a very high pain threshold you'll know when it's serious. When Roo's situation became critical I wasn't left guessing...........she was curled in a ball with pain, vomiting, febrile, moaning and crying.

Dusty.