I was diagnosed with crohns about a year and a half ago. I have been on 6g of pentasa since i was diagnosed. I seem to have one flare up after another. So with this last real bad one the Dr. decided it was time for surgery. On oct. 6 they will be removing my terminal illeum and a small portion of my large intestines. I am really scared don't know what to expect as far as pain and recovery and quality of life after surgery. What will i eat? how much help am I going to need at home? The big question is do i really need surgery couldn't i go on a stronger medication? Right now I am on
Pentasa 6g
Flagyl 750 mg
dicyclomine 20 mg
prednisone 40 mg
prevacid 30 mg
calcium citrate 600mg
flaxseed oil 2000 mg
omega 3 fish oil 2000 mg
vicadin -as needed
multi vitamin-1x day
I still have a lot of pain and walk around like i am zutted out and in a fog.
I have never had diareah or ulcers or the sores. just bad swelling in the illeum so bad that when i had my colonoscopy that they couldn't get the scope through.I guess i am just real scared and wonder if i am doing the right thing. The thought of them removing part of my body diseased or not is freaking me out.
Pentasa 6g
Flagyl 750 mg
dicyclomine 20 mg
prednisone 40 mg
prevacid 30 mg
calcium citrate 600mg
flaxseed oil 2000 mg
omega 3 fish oil 2000 mg
vicadin -as needed
multi vitamin-1x day
I still have a lot of pain and walk around like i am zutted out and in a fog.
I have never had diareah or ulcers or the sores. just bad swelling in the illeum so bad that when i had my colonoscopy that they couldn't get the scope through.I guess i am just real scared and wonder if i am doing the right thing. The thought of them removing part of my body diseased or not is freaking me out.