Hi Everyone - I'm new to this forum. I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2012. It began with intermittent abdominal cramps, then an increased urge to urinate and frequent bowel movements. Ended up in ER wherein I underwent several CT scans, colonoscopies, X-Rays and then developed gastroparises which had me making weekly trips to the ER and being admitted for IV therapy and TPN for days at a time for my inability to eat (this lasted for approximately 4-5 months). I'm now in remission for approximately 1 year - thank GOD! Does anyone know how long remission lasts (from your experience only)? What has been your experience with remission duration and time to flare-up? Does anyone have any specific signs (besides diarrhea) of an approaching flare-up (i.e, non gastro related symptoms)? Just interested in hearing YOUR experience. Thanks!:ghug:
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Symptoms of an approaching serious Crohn's flare-up
- Thread starter genesis
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Hi genesis and welcome to the forum! 
Some people go into remission for a few months up to several years and even decades before they experience another flare. It varies from person to person. My longest remission thus far was 14 years after my resection. I continued on medication during that time so I could stay in remission. Are you on any medication right now?
Common signs of a relapse for many people including myself are an increase in joint pain and fatigue. Contact your GI if you experience either of these so they can run some tests to find the cause before things get worse.
Some people go into remission for a few months up to several years and even decades before they experience another flare. It varies from person to person. My longest remission thus far was 14 years after my resection. I continued on medication during that time so I could stay in remission. Are you on any medication right now?
Common signs of a relapse for many people including myself are an increase in joint pain and fatigue. Contact your GI if you experience either of these so they can run some tests to find the cause before things get worse.
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Hello, is joint pain and fatigue a sign of a flare? Im constantly having both, but my tests comes back fine... now I am confused. Was diagnosed almost 1 year ago, but have been ill for 6.5 years
Thank you all for your reply. Can you still have symptoms while in remission? For example, I fatigue, intermittent stomach pains (very mild). Also, is blood and mucus in stool normal for someone in remission (still not as severe as when I had the flare)? Can you still have mild symptoms while in remission?
I cant answer this poll. Since I have been diagnosed I have never been in "remission". Some days I feel great, can eat anything and no pain but other days I cant get feeling good no matter what.
I would say I average about 50/50 throughout the year. I've never gone longer than a week of no pain. I've never had a solid poop - except twice while pregnant.
BUT I've never been hospitalized for my Crohn's either.
At this point, 15 years in, I would almost prefer to be able to answer any of those poll questions as true. I would love to have periods of remission longer than 3 days. I'm starting to get depressed after so many years of being sick.
I would say I average about 50/50 throughout the year. I've never gone longer than a week of no pain. I've never had a solid poop - except twice while pregnant.
BUT I've never been hospitalized for my Crohn's either.
At this point, 15 years in, I would almost prefer to be able to answer any of those poll questions as true. I would love to have periods of remission longer than 3 days. I'm starting to get depressed after so many years of being sick.