HELP need some advice

Hi

I was diagnosed with CD in March 2008 and have been on Pentasa, Pred and now Azathioprine (which does very little for me except dropping my neutrophil count to 0.2!) I started as a private patient and felt well looked after but had to move to NHS about 18 months ago, and haven't i noticed the difference even though its the same consultant. I have not reached remission as yet but trying to remain positive.

Woke up on Saturday 2:00 AM in a lot of discomfort and spent the next 2 hours chained to the toilet passing mostly liquids. Since then i haven't slept only had the odd bit of toast and am really struggling to take in any water. Saw my GP today who took some bloods and asked for a stool sample and pretty much fobbed me off, didn't even give me a doctors note, said i could self-certify which is all well and good but i don't get paid that way. I just don't feel right in myself i've been confused and so lethargic and i've lost 1/2 a stone in that time but my GP just wasn't worried. Just debating whether to take myself down to A&E/primary care or not?

Any thoughts?

I do have a gastro but he's not very available, i had 10 appointments at the hospital last year and only saw the man himself twice all the other times i saw a junior who had no knowledge of crohn's or my history. I have tried calling his office but his secretary is always less than helpful and says she will leave a message in his paperwork. Unfortunately there is no IBD nurse at my hospital either, wish there was my mum is a Crohnie too and her nurse is always so helpful to her.

I agree with Zanne, if you are feeling so bad and getting no help from the doctors I would go to the ER.  I agree you are more than likely getting dehydrated and some IV fluids and rest might be a good idea for you.  Hugs!

Please do let us know what happened, and how you're feeling, when you get home, c_azzy.

Best wishes,

Ivy.