I am 64 yo and when I was 40 I had a total colectomy with a J pouch installed. I use that expression in jest of course. Over the years I have had many problems with "pouchitis" joint pain, surgery for strictures, etc. My main problem has been the pouchitis at least 3 to 4 times a year.
Is there anyone out there who was first diagnosed with UC and now after total colon removal, crohns?? I've been told that I probably had crohns all along but the UC was just in the large intestine which I now don't have. My gastro doc, who is great, wants me to take budesonide but the side effects are really crappy. (pardon the pun)
Confused and looking for answers.
Is there anyone out there who was first diagnosed with UC and now after total colon removal, crohns?? I've been told that I probably had crohns all along but the UC was just in the large intestine which I now don't have. My gastro doc, who is great, wants me to take budesonide but the side effects are really crappy. (pardon the pun)
Confused and looking for answers.