Posted 8/20/2016 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
I have crohns disease. I have had an ileostomy bag for six months now. For the past month, I have had extreme diarrhea and vomiting about once or twice every week or two. I finally went to the ER the last time it happened because I was very dehydrated and there was some blood in my bag for the first time.
After having a scope of my ileum and disconnected rectum they Discovered nothing. My intestines now look perfectly healthy.
My gi dr told me that the next time it happens, he will do an endoscopy. I'm so nervous because I never know when I will start getting sick. Could it be ibs? Are there special diets to consider? How can I be fine for months, and then all the sudden randomly get sick?
I am supposed to start school next week, and I've missed a few days of work off and on this past month. Any suggestions would be appreciated, especially from fellow ostomates. I have to get my life back and not live in fear of eating.