Report from scope.....

[Josephine]

Colonscope went fine and more comfort then last time.

The exam for : Crohn's colitis on Balsalazide for IBD assessment.


Extent of exam: Terminal Ileum.

Findings: Quiscent Crohn's colitis.
Terminal ileum look normal.
Serial biopsy taken.

Endoscopic Diagnosis is : Quiscent Crohn's colitis which means what?

 

[Patricia56]

Did you ask your doctor?

Sounds like there is not endoscopic evidence of inflammation in the presence of a history of Crohn's. Colitis usually refers to inflammation/symptoms in the colon as opposed to the small bowel.

 

[SarahBear]

Quiescent means dormant - so Patricia is right. You have a history of Crohn's colitis (this refers to the location of the disease activity), but it currently appears to be in remission. Congrats! How have you been feeling lately?

 

[Josephine]

Thank you both for the reply, I am feeling ok but bit still few extra man going on like gums bleed which slightly and only began week go. Two mouths ulcers. Also I am getting really bad joint pain in my knee sometimes to point in wake up.

I am on steroids for next 3 weeks. You still think that DR will change maintain drug?

Due being on steroids for 16 weeks since March this year.

I have GI appointment tomorrow afternoon.

 

[SarahBear]

Mouth ulcers can be completely unrelated. Keep an eye on them for now - if they don't go away within ten days, see a doctor about them. In the meantime, avoid acidic and spicy foods that would irritate them further. Rinsing your mouth with salt water or a water and peroxide mix helps keep them clean and healing more quickly, as well!

It sounds like the joint pain might be unrelated as well. Have you seen a GP about it?

 

[Josephine]

The joint pain was severe went I am flaring badly it ease of now but is there. Mouth ulcers I suffer from went I am flaring. Only reason I know is because before I told about having Crohns in 2000 I was flaring for year or more on and off and I remember suffer very bad with ulcers.

Also I have lose half a stone in 5 months.