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Posted 6/2/2011 7:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I am new to HealingWell. I came across this website and am hoping for some advice...

I'm only 20 years old and have been dealing with stomach issues since I was about 16 years old. I had my gallbladder removed because doctors thought that was the problem, and it did help because my gallbladder was only working 10%. But my stomach is still just as bad. I have diarrhea, cramping, bloating, just about everything you can think of. I've been to several doctors and they all say it's IBS. They've put me on medications for IBS and it doesn't work at all. I've gone through many tests as well and eveything comes out normal...

I found a "skin tag" near my anus about 10 months ago, went to a doctor and she said it was just a skin tag. But it has gotten a little bigger and is itchy sometimes and gets irritated... I'm starting to think maybe it could be Perianal Crohns Disease??

Please let me know what you think... I'm so upset that no one knows whats wrong with me and I don't know what to do. :(
Posted 6/2/2011 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there, the symptoms you've shown are surely pointing to crohn's but they actualy could to for an IBS. The only one that could make a difference is the ''skin tag'' if it's a fistula or an abcess but.. I don't think it's an abcess.. In less that a week you would had very bad pain. IBS and CD or mostly look-a-like problems, so both are possible, the best way to know and colonoscopy. Sad but true..
Good luck man ! Wishing you and IBS instead of Crohn's!
Posted 6/2/2011 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sunshinesmile and welcome to Healingwell. I have to agree that a colonoscopy with biopsies would be the best test to see if you have Crohns or not.

Many of us have skin tags. Skintags does not mean you have perianal disease. Believe me you would know if you had that.

Have you been seen by a gastronenterologist? If not, you might want to ask for a referral. Good luck!
Posted 6/2/2011 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for giving me your insight! It really means a lot.

I'm hoping it's not Crohn's but I just have been through so many tests and medications that doctors just don't know what's wrong. Whatever this is, it's controlling my life... I missed out on my senior year of high school because I had to be homeschooled because of my symptoms and I've been to a few emergency room visits and it's hard to make plans with my friends and family because I'm not sure what my stomach will be like at that time, ya know? I think all of us stomach patients need to stick together. It's definitely one of the hardest things to deal with. Thanks so much for your replies!
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