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Posted 4/18/2011 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
I came to the HealingWell site because of my run in with Prostate cancer. I'm currently doing well had the prostate out last year.
My wife was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2003. She has been coping with bouts of vomiting along with severe abdominal pain which sometimes have lasted a few days. She has always refused to go to the hospital. During these bouts she doesn't have a BM. When she does have a BM she knows she is over it. She had a doctor visit last week prior to that her last visit was Feb 2009. He is scheduling her for a cat scan then a colonoscopy and an Upper GI Endoscopy. Saturday night-Sunday morning she had another bout. She has lost a lot of weight ( never had much to lose) and I worry about her heart and other organs. She eats very little protein. Can't drink any quantity of fluid. I can drink 20 ozs in 5 minutes it takes her hours to get that much down. I think her lack of nutrient intake is killing her. God I hope I'm wrong. When it comes to my health I have to listen to her if it's her health no one can tell her what to do including a doctor.
I don't know why I'm posting this it isn't going to help her.
Posted 4/18/2011 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ger42 and welcome to the Healingwell Crohns forum. Sounds like your wife may have a possible obstruction. Hopefully these tests will provide some much needed answers and get her on the road to feeling better soon. Big hugs to you both!
Posted 4/18/2011 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and Welcome. While it may not help her, it will help you to have a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen. We have all been there and done that. Most of us have a bit of a stubborn streak too and it can take a while for us to really admit that we are in trouble and need help when the disease rears its ugly head. I agree with Nanners that it may be an obstruction. It sounds like the doctor is taking this seriously and running tests, so hopefully your wife will listen to the doctor. Meanwhile, we are here to help in any way that we can.
Posted 4/18/2011 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Ger42 to the Crohns Forum. I have heard from some other HW members that our Prostate Forum is quite good and understanding...I hope you find the same support here at the Crohns.

First of all let me say that you too have really delt with alot. Stress is the key reason Crohns does flare and if she's been worried about your health than the two of you have been in circles.  It sounds to me also that she might be dealing with an obstruction. What leads me to think this is the "NO" BM when she's doing poorly and then vomiting... this can be a serious situation when that happens.... if that was me I would go to the E.R. right away!  

I sincerely hope that she find a good G.I. to nail down what is actually happening. Finding an obstruction can be tricky... it took a CT scan with Barrium constrast to find mine. My Crohns does not show up in my blood tests either.

When I'm having rough times...I do a low-residue diet. You can Google this to find out what it means. It usually consist of things that are easily broke down and easy to digest. Also, I know of a few people here who are chatting thursday nights on the Crohns chat 6-9 p.m. she is always welcome and can ask questions there.

Best Wishes

Posted 4/19/2011 10:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Ger42!
I know you're worried about your wife, but it definitely sounds like she's getting obstructions and in my opinion, she is doing the right thing by not eating while it's going on. So, that's a good thing, right? She's also scheduled tests that will help them find a course of treatment. That's another good thing!! I went over 30 days without eating a single thing and drinking very little before I had surgery. Just last month I went 26 days without eating any solid food because of an obstruction, but my Dr. said he agreed with it because it DID resolve after that and now I can eat again. He also said this is something I just may have to deal with occasionally until it gets to the point where it won't resolve on it's own. So...... it sounds to me like your wife is doing all the right things for her. (you know, except for the "not going to the ER" when it gets bad.)
Posted 4/27/2011 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
Update 4/27
She started vomiting Monday night stopped by 7 Am Tuesday morning. Tuesday she had 2 popsicles about 6 oz of water and 1/2 cup of tea. No vomiting since Tuesday AM. Today she has had about 6 oz of tea. i say she should go to hospital or at least call her doctor. She refuses to do anything. I know no one can do anything I just needed to tell someone.

Post Edited (Ger42) : 4/27/2011 12:37:24 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/27/2011 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry she is beign so stubborn. I just don't understand how she can stay home during these attacks. Obstructions are not only very painful but also can be very dangerous as her bowel could perforate. Can you call her doctor and tell him whats going on? Maybe he can convince her to go to the ER. Sending gentle hugs your way, I know this must be very frustrating to you. Hugs!
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