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Posted 9/19/2019 10:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,
I have Crohn’s disease. Had a bowel resection 5 years ago. Things have been pretty good since then now that I’m on Humira.
HOWEVER, recently I have been having what I thought was gastro. It starts with stomach cramping at night for a few hours which progressively worsens. Then nausea, then vomiting for a number of hours. The cramping eventually stops and I’m able to sleep. It is horribly painful. For the most part I don’t get diarrhoea. I don’t get fevers. No one in my household gets sick. This has recently happened 4 times in 4 months. Now, granted I do work with kids so I’m dealing with germs on a daily basis. My immune system sucks due to the meds I’m on.. so could this just be gastro or a complication of the Crohn’s. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks for reading 😊
Posted 9/19/2019 1:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, just new to this site and I too are on Humira.... As you, I get gassy "Very Gassy" I have a colostomy and it sometimes, blows right off. Oh it's embarrassing to say the least.... I find that Green Tea, the mixed stuff in a carton at Walmart works to soothe it... I drink about a half a tall glass before I go to bed (Cold) and it works. However, don't expect it to work right way, it took about four days to kick in the first time....

I've had Crohns for 68 and 1/2 years now and I'm still finding new things to combat it... Good luck to you and I'll try and help you when I see your posts..... smile
Posted 9/19/2019 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Stoneage, Have you talked to your doctor about these episodes? I don't want to alarm you but ir sounds like it could be a blockage of some sort. I had similar symptons that turned out to be scar tissue wrapped around my neo ileum. Hope you find relief soon.
Posted 9/19/2019 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
I have to agree with @lambs. My first thought would be to rule out a blockage. Doesn't mean that you have that, just take the precaution to have some diagnostics done. Could just as easily be food related, or viral, or bacterial. I would opt for an MRE. In the meantime, try to eliminate any foods that might be a problem. Follow a low residue diet for a couple of weeks. Hope you're feeling better soon.
Posted 9/20/2019 7:22 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks! I feel like it could be a blockage too. Has anyone else had one and can describe what it’s been like for them? I will definitely speak to my dr and see about getting some tests done.
Posted 9/20/2019 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
Don't have any experience with having one, but the usual symptoms are, feeling very full/bloated after eating. NO bowel movements, and when serious enough, you're not even able to pass gas. Also, the nauseas after eating.
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