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Posted 1/27/2013 4:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone...i am new to this forum..  I have a question for anyone with crohns disease.  I was not definitively told that i have crohns.  I was told its questionable? a few ulcers in my small intestine but no where else.  No fistulas and the ulcers werent horrible.  My question is, does anyone else have constipation and a huge stomach from crohns.  I know it usually causes diarrhea and i do have that sometimes, but my biggest complaint is constipation and my stomach blows up like i'm pregnant! ihave been having chronic pain in my stomach for many, many years.  Now it seems my colon has stopped working without stimulants? i am beside myself and cant seem to get a definitive diagnosis.  any input would be greatly appreciated! thanks, Cindy
Posted 1/27/2013 5:29 AM (GMT 0)
I did answer someone else, but my post were removed for some reason!
But the answer is YES! I'm in the same boat as you.

You shouldn't use laxatives, so if I were you, you should go for Movicol or any brand that contains Macrigol. It's an Oral Solution that dilute the food in the inestines. Drink 2 liters for 2 days, total of 4 liters. Dont eat at these days. Then switch your diet to only boiled turkey.

I dont think the problem is mainly because of Crohn's, I think you might have Crohn's that are interfering with Histamine Intolerance. Making it even worse. Almost everyone with Crohn's get Histamine Intolerance, even without knowing it, because Doctor's will never tell.

The reason Crohn's patients often end up with Histamine Intolerance, is because the Small Inestine (where Crohn's are located) is also the same inestine that usually produce DAO (Diamine Oxidase). DAO is breaking down Histamines.

Here's some of your answers:
http://foodallergies.about.com/od/commonfoodallergies/p/histamineintol.htm
http://www.allergyuk.org/common-food-intolerances/histamine-intolerance
Posted 1/27/2013 7:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and Welcome to HealingWell, Have you seen seen a Gi doctor yet.
With Crohn's have weight lose, loss stools. I have never heard about
getting a blotted stomach from CD.
Posted 1/27/2013 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
Cindy,
I have been told that it is possible to have either diarrhea or constipation. That being said, has your doctor considered giving you probiotics? What about IBS? Oftentimes, constipation is much more 'familiar' to IBS... but, like I said, I've heard that wth IBD, it can go both ways. When I first started noticing GI issues, I was always getting small blockages, bloating and extreme constipation. Now, for the 6 months to 1 year, I've had straight up diarrhea, blood, weight loss, EXTREME fatigue, loss of all appetite, etc. If your only symptoms (not to minimize them by any means at all - any ongoing GI symptoms are unfortunate) are chronic pain, bloating, and constipation, my guess would be that you have some sort of motility issue with your colon - this would lead me to believe that you have IBS. But, as always, it's definitely best to get in to see your doctor. I know it's hard to get a diagnosis... heck, I am still in the process - it is more than difficult! But, stay on top of it as much as you can! You know your body more than anyone else and if something feels wrong, it feels wrong. Ask your doctor about doing a maintenance routine of miralax. It's only 1-2 doses a day, each being 1 cap full (17 mg). If mixed good enough, it doesn't taste like anything and isn't noticeable really - it's great in juice or a smoothie, too. You won't get any sudden urges to go and it might take a couple of days to really get into your system. But, doing that for a few weeks might help your body find a working routine that it can regulate itself to. It's definitely worth a shot!

Jade

ps. Have you seen a GI?
Posted 1/27/2013 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
Constipation and bloating are actually two quite common symptoms of Crohn's. Crohn's has quite a wide presentation of symptoms, of which constipation can certainly play a part - particularly in small bowel disease. Speaking from personal experience, I've had some pretty bad experiences with constipation in the past. As for bloating, I seem to be permanently bloated, literally - probably a combination of having a stricture, being on steroids, bacterial overgrowth, and god knows what else.

Anarkali is right about one thing: you shouldn't use stimulant laxatives such as Senna. Instead, try an osmotic one such as Movicol. If 1 or 2 sachets don't work, increase the dose until it does - not going beyond the recommended maximum, obviously.

Hope you get a diagnosis soon. I wouldn't wish Crohn's upon anybody, but sometimes it is just better to know than to be kept in the dark with miserable GI symptoms for years.
Posted 1/27/2013 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Permanent bloating... I know that well, NiceCupOfTea! Thank goodness I'm not the "only one" out there ;) I'm sure that Cindy can probably relate, too, unfortunately!
Posted 1/27/2013 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
One thing that might help is to take a fiber supplement a couple of times a day. I have a hard time with the powders, so I get gummies. I actually enjoy it now. ;)
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