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Posted 6/29/2010 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
I had my appointment with the surgeon today. I was supposed to have surgery July 8th but they are postponing it until I've taken Humira for a full month. They said my stricture might close as the Humira reduces my inflammation. A little scary to hear this. I was just wondering for those who have gotten an obstruction how they felt when it happened. I also have to watch what I eat really closely.

Thanks guys!
Posted 6/29/2010 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
When I get an obstruction, I get some really noisy gut sounds, then nothing, no bowel sounds, no bowel movements. Lots of pain, coming in waves. Bloating to the point of looking like I am pregnant. Sometimes I get nausea, but not always. If I get to the point of vomiting I am in serious trouble. I hope you don't have to experience it.
Posted 6/30/2010 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
My obstructions are pain that comes in waves much like labor pains, no air will move out of either direction, no bms, extreme bloating, and nausea. If I start throwing up then as Zanne says you know you got problems. The pain is so bad, there is no way you can stay home, you have to go to the ER. Good luck!
Posted 6/30/2010 1:20 PM (GMT 0)
Same. Pains that come in waves that are worse in the middle of stomach around belly button.  No bowel sounds, felt like I needed the loo but nothing happening and felt sick. Stomach was very swollen.  Happened to me twice so far, should have gone to hospital the first time but just thought I was having a really bad day.  Went second time (2 weeks later) and was in for a week !  It is like no other pain.  I would say anything that is not normal for you and painful should be investigated - take it from one who didn't !
Posted 6/30/2010 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like you all have had the same symptoms. I appreciate you telling me what they are. I'm so paranoid now because I'm so close of getting an obstruction. I'm a walking time bomb for now! I pretty much can't eat anything healthy for the next 2 months!
Posted 6/30/2010 4:24 PM (GMT 0)
I would like to point out another symptom that points to something else: A few months ago I had bad pain, bloating, no bm for 5 days, nausea, and I thought it may have been a blockage. I kept taking Darvocet for pain, and I was passing gas like crazy, but nothing solid.

I went to the ER and got a CT, even though I knew it would cost a bundle.

It ended up being extreme constipation (due partly to the Darvocet) which explains the gas and bowel sounds, as well as the pain and bloating. I would agree with the above that when the pain gets bad enough that you can't think about anything else, go to the ER.

They print more money every day, there will only ever be one you:-)

Hope that helps,
-ZZ
Posted 6/30/2010 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
I just wanted to say something about your comment about your statement "I can't eat anything healthy for the next 2 months". It can be really hard when the world in general is touting fresh food and as little processed as possible. BUT right now that is not what is "healthy" for you. If you can wrap your mind around the fact that at various times your diet will need to change to accommodate your disease and that doesn't mean you are eating "bad" it means you are doing what your body needs in order to be healthy in the long run.

You can get lots of healthy nutrition in a liquid or low fiber form. You just can't eat raw, fibrous food.
Posted 6/30/2010 5:50 PM (GMT 0)

I don't understand why the reduction in inflammation would close the stricture. Sounds like fun times none the less. Hopefully the Humira helps you feel better and you can dictate the terms and time of your surgery. I've been having a number of the symptoms listed in the responses which quite frankly SUCKS. I think it's just a matter of time before it's my turn to have surgery. sad

Anyway, I hope the Humira helps you feel better in the meantime.

JAB

Posted 7/1/2010 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
During the years I was having frequent bowel obstructions I would eat a lot of peanut butter toast , soups and applesauce. I ate very small frequent meals. I also stayed away from carbonated drinks during or after meals.

I did this for 5 years before I finally had my resection surgery. It doesn't get rid of your Crohn's, but I haven't had an obstruction for 4 years. (knock on wood)
Good luck with your Humira.

Elizabeth
Posted 7/1/2010 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
You can make it through without an ER trip if you wanna stay in bed for a couple days (because due to those waves of pain thats all I could do during my first experience)... Thats the symptoms I've had, waves of like a clamping pain, no movements through my bowels (gas or otherwise) and even had a hard time getting enough water. 2nd time I've had it happen my gf made me go to the hospital, although I was vomiting that time around. If you wanna deal with it you can stay at home but I'd definately recommend that hospital visit if you start the vomiting (not to mention they can give you something to deal with the pain). After going through it at home and at the hospital, I'll probably pick the hospital next time around.
Posted 7/1/2010 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
Both times I had obstruction symptoms I had the wavelike pain people describe here and the intense feeling of D (but no or very little actual D) with simultaneous vomiting. Very hard to manage, intense, scary. Hard to get out of bathroom/bedroom. Also passed out in bathroom both times. Cold sweats, shaking.

If it happened again to me I would go straight to ER.

Hope you get by with no problems!
Posted 7/1/2010 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks again for all your advice. I know that if I feel really bad I should probably contact someone right away or go to the ER before it gets worse. Sounds like it's very hard when an obstruction occurs and I can totally see why. Let's hope this Humira doesn't shrink my stricture too much before surgery.
Posted 7/1/2010 11:52 AM (GMT 0)
I am not sure that the stricture is closing when you're getting humira, but the inflammation around the swollen area where the stricture is will dissapear. The narrowing that has been there will now and then lead to obstructions.
The obstructions will come and go depending on what you're eating. If you're having healthy food loaded with fibers you're in big trouble. If you're eating something that is cooked not to well, meat, onions or sprouts, your done. But if you're eating chicken, if your using a vegetable/fruit juicer you will get loads of healthy nutritions without the damaging fibers. I have had a lot of obstructions during some years, and 95 % of them lead to vomiting and gross pain. Untill I learned what food to avoid. /Bee
Posted 7/1/2010 11:53 AM (GMT 0)
I am not sure that the stricture is closing when you're getting humira, but the inflammation around the swollen area where the stricture is will dissapear. The narrowing that has been there will now and then lead to obstructions.
The obstructions will come and go depending on what you're eating. If you're having healthy food loaded with fibers you're in big trouble. If you're eating something that is cooked not to well, meat, onions or sprouts, your done. But if you're eating chicken, if your using a vegetable/fruit juicer you will get loads of healthy nutritions without the damaging fibers. I have had a lot of obstructions during some years, and 95 % of them lead to vomiting and gross pain. Untill I learned what food to avoid. /Bee
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