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Posted 5/30/2016 5:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone, I was just wondering does anyone else ever get the sensation of urgency to have to get to the toilet as if they are going to have diarrhoea but nothing comes out when you do get to the toilet? that crampy stomach, aching feeling....and does anyone else suffer from alternating C to D and back again inbetween normal movements too? i have been told i'm in the grey zone for crohns disease (still don't know if it definitely have it) but i also have IBS and fructose malabsorption... i guess it's hard to tell one thing from the other when it comes to digestive issues but lately my stomach has been playing up a lot more than usual. just wondering what everyone else experiences with their stomachs too.
Posted 6/1/2016 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kiki87,

I know what the grey zone feels like - I've had UC for the last three years and last month had the dx changed to Crohn's..

As for the tummy trouble - Yes, I've experienced that. I find that when I have urgency but no BMs, it's usually a sign that constipation is on the way (usually caused as a result of rectal inflammation) - I have some salofalk supps that I use if that's the case, it takes 1-3 days to calm down, then back to normal. If I'm having a 'D' phase (and not flaring - so no other signs such as blood/mucus) I will stick to a basic diet for a couple of days (It's my 'C-Diet'; Crisps, crackers, carbs...!), and that helps, whether it is easier to digest I don't know, but it calms things down. Also, avoid sugar as much as you can!

Today I am battling with a noisy, gurgling tummy, because I ate cauliflower last night - my previous ability for being able to eat all veggies is dwindling - I've now knocked all brassica's off the list (and I'm vegetarian so I don't want to lose too much!).

If you start feeling unwell, fever, constant aches, restlessness etc, or get anymore symptoms, it's probably best to get back to your GI.
Posted 6/6/2016 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your reply :) i seem to react to cauliflower a bit too! i went had my blood tests done and checked the inflammation markers..they were fine.. but my white cells and neutrophylls were up so i think ive had some infection going on.. im still so confused on the crohns diagnosis... i tried to find out more about my biopsy results from when i had my first colonoscopy done and my doctor was saying how tho the insides were clear the biopises showed indication of inflammation and that when young people show that its usually colits/crohns. sooo i guess maybe i have it but anyways its okay for now..

it's frustating!
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