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Posted 9/10/2011 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
I will be going to the doctor's to be tested for Crohn's on Monday. It all started back in 2006. I had anal cancer. Went though chemo and radiation. All during the time I had lots of diarrhea like all the time. My doctor told me that it would get better. Every time I will eat popcorn I am in the bathroom with in 30 minutes. I went to my regular doctor last week and he told me that he thinks it is my gall bladder. I had an ultrasound and it came back fine. Next Wednesday I am having a gall bladder scan. I have had blockage before and no one ever told me about crohn's. I have it all, pain in the abdomen, I have lots 15 pounds, diarrhea all the time. I have had to stay home from work because of it. I am scared. Any advice that anyone could give me would be great.

Thanks
Posted 9/10/2011 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome.

Sorry you've been going through such a hard time.

A general rule when anyone has a lot of "d" is to switch to a plain bland diet like BRAT bananas, rice, applesauce, toast. Of course some protein like chicken or turkey breast is good, and eggs if you can handle them.

Try not to worry and I sure hope things get better soon.

Best wishes!
Posted 9/10/2011 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
welcome and hope you start feeling better!
Posted 9/10/2011 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Wobbie and welcome to Healingwell. I hope the docs get things figured out for you soon. Once you find the right meds for you, you will start seeing better days. Hugs!
Posted 9/10/2011 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
hope you feel better soon! i thought that it was a general rule that crohns and popcorn are a match made in hell! you should definitely avoid irritating foods while you get your bum in check :P
Posted 9/10/2011 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely avoid popcorn--and also seeds, husks, nuts, and the peels on raw fruits and veggies. If you're running to the bathroom a lot, you'll also want to avoid caffeine. Sorry you're having such a terrible time. It's often very hard to get a Crohn's diagnosis. The idiot GI that I was seeing with my symptoms insisted that it was gall bladder. I had it removed, and the surgery didn't help one bit. So I'm glad they're taking a more conservative approach with you.
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