Starting to Flare again?

[kateel]

I was diagnosed in May of 2011(after having symptoms for 7 months), and finally declared in remission in January of this year. I have been symptom free until recently. I am having looser stools and pain/cramping when I have to go. I have noticed some slight joint pain (although not anywhere near as bad as it was before) In the few months before I was diagnosed I was having fevers daily, lots of pain, losing a lot of weight, bad joint pain and erethema nodoseum.

I guess my main question is this: could I be starting to flare again? Did my symptoms get so bad last time because my crohns was uncontrolled for so long?

We are trying to have a baby but my gi doc has strongly advised me against getting pregnant if I'm in a flare. I don't want to continue trying if I could be flaring again, but my symptoms just seem so mild compared to before...

 

[Trysha]

Hi Kateel
The symptoms you are having suggest maybe a flare is brewing.
Are you on medication for crohns?
Maybe you should let your gI know your symptoms before they get worse.
Hit it on the head before it gets out of control---
Feel better soon
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha

 

[kateel]

Hi trysha,
Thank you for your response. Yes, I am on Asacol (1200mg 3x a day). I think I will call my doctor and see if there is something they can put me on to ensure this doesn't get out of control. Thank you.
Kate

 

[Trysha]

I think that is a good idea Kateel.
Hope you will soon get the help you are needing and that you will
feel better soon.
Hugs
Trysha