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LeafCrAzY

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I've had a stomach pain since last Thursday. It started in my bladder I would feel a slight soreness when I 'pushed' while urinating or passing gas.

The pain has progressively got worse and I decided to stop eating food as I figured it was a partial obstruction. This hasn't changed anything. I'm still getting pain below my belly button, but I am still able to have bowel movements.

The only other things I could think it might be related to are complications surrounding my fistula or a type of stomach infection as I just finished a round of antibiotics and my tongue is yellow.

I've tried getting a hold of my Gastro for two days but she went on Mat Leave and nobody seems to be answering the phone.
 
LeafCrAzY said:
I've had a stomach pain since last Thursday. It started in my bladder I would feel a slight soreness when I 'pushed' while urinating or passing gas.

The pain has progressively got worse and I decided to stop eating food as I figured it was a partial obstruction. This hasn't changed anything. I'm still getting pain below my belly button, but I am still able to have bowel movements.

The only other things I could think it might be related to are complications surrounding my fistula or a type of stomach infection as I just finished a round of antibiotics and my tongue is yellow.

I've tried getting a hold of my Gastro for two days but she went on Mat Leave and nobody seems to be answering the phone.
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I would go to the ER. Better to be safe. Sorry you cant get a hold of your GI! I dont know if your doc is like this but mine has a physicians assistant that will respond back to me very quickly. Do you have anyone like that? Maybe a GI nurse your doc uses that you can contact?
 
Ian_H said:
I would go to the ER. Better to be safe. Sorry you cant get a hold of your GI! I dont know if your doc is like this but mine has a physicians assistant that will respond back to me very quickly. Do you have anyone like that? Maybe a GI nurse your doc uses that you can contact?
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I finally got a hold of her after calling all day!

I have an appointment with her replacement on Thurs.

I have probably 4/10 pain, I'm not sure how Crohns works as I'm still relatively new to it.

Do people get pains for days during a flare?
Is occasional bouts of Pain normal?

I don't feel like I imminently need to goto the ER, last time I went for a bowel blockage and I knew I needed to go for sure.
 
LeafCrAzY said:
I finally got a hold of her after calling all day!

I have an appointment with her replacement on Thurs.

I have probably 4/10 pain, I'm not sure how Crohns works as I'm still relatively new to it.

Do people get pains for days during a flare?
Is occasional bouts of Pain normal?

I don't feel like I imminently need to goto the ER, last time I went for a bowel blockage and I knew I needed to go for sure.
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I sometimes get cramping either during the day or night. Let us know how you are?
 
ronroush7 said:
I sometimes get cramping either during the day or night. Let us know how you are?
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Will do. This is more like a constant dull pain and my belly is distended. When I pass gas or "exert" it hurts more.

Coincidentally, I had an MRI Friday and Today, so whatever is going on should be found out soon.
 
If you are thinking partial obstruction you should always consider ER - the chance of it being more and going from bad to worse mean you need to go. Glad you called and got an appointment. Don't be a hero though and wait around if it gets worse. It is one time when our medical system normally seems to work.

Your Leafs will keep you waiting another 50 years, the ER might have you waiting a couple hours. Time to switch teams!
 
shamrock15 said:
If you are thinking partial obstruction you should always consider ER - the chance of it being more and going from bad to worse mean you need to go. Glad you called and got an appointment. Don't be a hero though and wait around if it gets worse. It is one time when our medical system normally seems to work.

Your Leafs will keep you waiting another 50 years, the ER might have you waiting a couple hours. Time to switch teams!
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I agree
 
LeafCrAzY said:
I finally got a hold of her after calling all day!

I have an appointment with her replacement on Thurs.

I have probably 4/10 pain, I'm not sure how Crohns works as I'm still relatively new to it.

Do people get pains for days during a flare?
Is occasional bouts of Pain normal?

I don't feel like I imminently need to goto the ER, last time I went for a bowel blockage and I knew I needed to go for sure.
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Great I am glad you got in to see her replacement! Everyone is different with Crohn's pain. For me, I feel fatigued and sleepy a lot of time, but during a flare its constant pain for about 2 weeks to a month until the inflammation subsides. Pain varies from 4/10 to 10/10 pending on the day. My pain is a severe cramp, I describe it as contractions :)

I will say if you think it may be a blockage or a partial I would get it check sooner rather than later.

Good luck and let me know how things go!
 
So I just got a call from my doctor and I need to get a CT scan of my right Kidney.

Apparently there was 'inflammation' around my kidney.

So maybe that is the pain I've been having.

Anyone know why I'd need a CT Scan and the MRI wouldn't show what's wrong?
 
shamrock15 said:
If you are thinking partial obstruction you should always consider ER - the chance of it being more and going from bad to worse mean you need to go. Glad you called and got an appointment. Don't be a hero though and wait around if it gets worse. It is one time when our medical system normally seems to work.

Your Leafs will keep you waiting another 50 years, the ER might have you waiting a couple hours. Time to switch teams!
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Ha ha, I just wasn't sure what a partial blockage feels like. I Know what a complete blockage feels like. Not fun.
 
I'm not gonna lie. I'm freaking out a bit. From what I gather a CT scan is better at finding cancer, masses, tumors etc.. :(
 
They do show different aspects of illnesses but I am not sure exactly what they are. I know MRI are better at showing soft tissue damage but am not sure what its deficiencies are.

Not knowing is always worrisome. Don't let your mind wander. Mine has done that and it is easy to see minor issues become big because of it. You may have a urinary tract infection there that needs treatment causing the inflammation. Kidney pain really isn't fun. I have had a lot of issues with stones. In any case, face it like Dougie Gilmour would and you will be fine.
 
shamrock15 said:
They do show different aspects of illnesses but I am not sure exactly what they are. I know MRI are better at showing soft tissue damage but am not sure what its deficiencies are.

Not knowing is always worrisome. Don't let your mind wander. Mine has done that and it is easy to see minor issues become big because of it. You may have a urinary tract infection there that needs treatment causing the inflammation. Kidney pain really isn't fun. I have had a lot of issues with stones. In any case, face it like Dougie Gilmour would and you will be fine.
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Your leaf references all killing me.

Ya I try not to but when they order a specific CAT scan for something to do with your kidney it's hard not to!

Another thing that worries me is I had urinalysis a week ago and it turned up nothing. So all signs are pointing to something more serious.
 
Keep a sense of humour through it all. Not always easy but it really pays off. Trying to remember - there was a Leaf who had a good career despite having crohn's disease. There have been a few NHLers. I honestly do believe that attitude makes a huge difference in how we get through crohn's. I know it has carried me through some rough times. Keep your head held high through it all. It may not necessarily heal you but it will help.

By the way - Boston fan! We couldn't have done that last cup without you!
 

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