need advise for my 9 yo,sorry a little long....

Hi all,I need advise on what to do for my 9 yo son.He has intermittent stomach issues,and a few mths ago it was really bad one day,bloody diarrhea and cramping,resolved,got better,his sed rate was 19,then dropped to 2,he gets joint pain intermittently and mouth ulcers.Our Peds GI is concerned because he is presenting like me,and would feel better scoping him,in my heart ,I agree,but I would rather wait alittle while longer to see how he does.Knock on wood the last month,he has been great,except for the mouth ulcers,so here's my thought... take him to our general Pediatrician,and get her opinion as well.  What do you guys think??

Is anyone out there in the same boat,with their kids starting to show signs??

Thanks

When I was about 13 I had problems too. I went and had a Sigmoid scope and a colonscopy and they found nothing. Then 20 years later I found out I have Crohns. I think they have a better understanding of Crohns now a days compared to when I was 13 so maybe you should have him looked at even if it is for peace of mind.

Good Luck!

My dad has crohn's, and I had my first small bowel series when I was 8. It didn't show anything, but I continued to have stomach aches. The disease didn't come on heavy until I was about 19 or so.

I'd probably do the scope. If it comes up negative, you get peace of mind. If it comes up crohn's, you can start some form of treatment (meds, diet, natural products) to get your son in to remission.

Good luck with what ever you decide!