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Posted 3/12/2013 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone.. I was admitted to the hospital in Aug. with severe stomach pain which lead to my CD diagnosis. I had a bowel resection in Sept and my illiostomy reversal in Feb. I'm about 5 weeks post op and my pain seems to be returning in a different spot. I've had it for a couple weeks now. At first it only seemed to bother me when I tried to sleep or when I ate things like lettuce. But now it seems to be intensifying and more regular. Since I'm still very new to this desease I don't know if I should wait it out a little longer to see if it gets worse. Is this just aches and pains of the disease or should I go ahead and contact my doctor?? This pain is still very bareable I'd rate it a 4/10 but I'm very worried for it to get worse.. Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks
Lindsay
Posted 3/12/2013 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
You should contact your DR. Are you taking any meds for your Crohn's? It's possible the disease has returned, or perhaps there is scarring at the resection site that is causing some obstructions.
Posted 3/12/2013 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not currently on any meds. My dr wanted to wait 3 months after my operation to scope me and the. Proceed with medication.
Posted 3/13/2013 1:19 AM (GMT 0)

Lindsay,

Just an opinion, but I don't think you should be going without meds. Most are on a maintenance medication whether opting for surgery or not. I would contact your GI immediately. If you're unsure or lack confidence in your GI, then try to get a referral to someone else. Perhaps get some blood work ordered, and see if there are any CD markers showing.

Many that have had surgery can enjoy many years of remmission with surgery alone. But still, I think most would take meds just to make sure you cover all the bases.

Posted 3/13/2013 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
Lindsay,

I would stay away from all lettuce hard to digest. Also all nuts
and no raw veggies.
Posted 3/13/2013 5:16 AM (GMT 0)
Like everyone has said, call your doctor! Pain is a sign of something wrong! It's their job to check you over and make sure you're healthy, especially after an op!

I also agree you should be on some kind of meds! Try a low residue diet in the mean time, or soup

Good luck I hope it gets better soon
Posted 3/13/2013 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lindsay,
Sorry to hear you're still having pain. I know if must be tough especially after having gone through two surgeries. If your pain has persisted for 2 weeks (especially when pressing where it is sensitive) I would have that checked out immediately. Following my latest resection (summer 2012) I also experienced some pain, but it was never constant. On medication: after my first resection (2005), I went 7 years without any meds and very little food restriction. In 2012 my Crohn's became active requiring another resection. I'm now on Humira which seems to work real well. I also don't have any food restrictions - aside from eating everything moderately. Keep that in mind as everyone reacts differently to different foods.

Cheers
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