Worsening stricture?

[Adam1971]

I am just afraid that I have a worsening stricture that is almost a partial obstruction at times. My lrq always feels a little tender and firm. When I massage it or push on it, it feels like stuff is releasing into my large intestines. Then its easier to go to the bathroom. This alternates with a bit of diarrhea. I have been feeling nausea, dizzy, overfull, and tired. I usually feel hungry, but I don’t feel too good after eating. Can anyone make sense of this? I am very scared of this worsening into a hospital/surgery situation, which I really don’t want. I see my GI in about 3 weeks. Related details- currently down to 15 mg pred from 40 mg; 7 weeks into humira.; in hospital for week last month b/c of c diff.
Thanks.

 

[CLynn]

Adam, in my own experience, the stricture will act up worse during a flare. And even when I wasn't in a flare, once so much scar tissue had built up, there were times that I could tell there was temporary partial obstructions. They would pass. But the last time it did that, it lasted for about a week. That's when the GI and I thought it was time for surgery. I'd already made it 8 years past what they thought I would. It could just be that yours is inflamed on top of scar tissue, but I would mention all this to your GI, it's worth a phone call to see if he thinks you need to come in sooner.

 

[Kelly2]

Do you think it might help if you drank some elemental drinks and went on a liquid diet for a while. Elemental like Peptamen 1.5 - not Boost or Ensure which is full of sugar.