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Posted 12/6/2013 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
So another question from the newbie. When this all started I apparently had a UTI, which I only had once like 10 years ago. didn't even realize I had it and went through a course of antibiotics that I finished and felt fine.

The last two days I'm having worse lower back pain (I've had it for years, not sure why) and...I' not sure how to describe this...pelvic pressure? Almost like when your pregnant or PMSing. (I'm definitely not) I keep using my heating pad down there!

I'm feeling a bit better otherwise...just wondering if that's part of the Crohns or is another issue all together...not sure if I need to see GP or tell the GI next week.

My hubby says I'm going to turn into a hypochondriac now....I just don't know whats normal and whats a big problem...
Posted 12/6/2013 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
There are a lot of confusing things when you have Crohn's. It's going to take a while for you to figure out what's what. Please tell your DH that he needs to have stamina and to hang on because this is not a quick fix situation.

The lower back pain can be from the IBD for sure, but it can also be due to bowel inflammation. Hopefully as you get the inflammation under control your back pain will ease up. Same with the pelvic pressure.

You might have gotten the UTI because of overwhelming diarrhea and the cleanliness issues that can come with that. The other possibility is a bowel-to-bladder fistula, but I think you said they didn't find any. If you continue to have problems with UTIs then you should tell your GI. Sometimes fistulas can be difficult to find.
Posted 12/7/2013 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
haha, I say the same thing about thinking I'm turning into a hypochondriac. My problem is that when I ignore things, I end up hospitalized. When I think it's a big deal, it's usually not. I just can't win, lol.

As silly as this may sound, could the pelvic pressure be gas?
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