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A question for ladies: Is there a connection between Crohn's activity and menstrual cramps

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Posted 1/1/2015 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
I've always suffered from severe menstrual cramps that necessitated taking painkiller injections. However, since last August when the issues of constipation and slow intestinal motility began, I started to tolerate pain. Last month's fecal calprotectin results were slightly elevated. This month, I'm having severe pre-menstrual cramps and sometimes d. Does this mean that when I tapered Entocort and my intestines regained part of their motility that there might be some kind of activity? For almost 5 months, menstrual cramps went on unnoticed. Now, it seems I have to go back to the ketrolac injections.
Posted 1/1/2015 7:02 PM (GMT 0)
I think there is evidence that the hormonal changes (PMS) occurring with menses can trigger flares, but there are a lot of women who get diarrhea along with heavy cramping during their periods who don't have IBD. I had endometriosis on top of the CD, so I don't know which caused what during a period. Have you seen a gynecologist to discuss your situation? If you're having to take pain shots, you really need to be evaluated as there may be something that needs to be done to alleviate your suffering, such as stopping your period via hormonal treatment. I had to do that before I had a hysterectomy due to several things including the endo.
Posted 1/2/2015 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
I was once told my my surgeon that crohns calms down with menopause. In my case, my diarrhea was always worse with my period. Now starting menopause, so I guess I will see.

Julia
Posted 1/2/2015 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
JaSanne and Julia, thank you. Something weird happened. Pain subsided but I haven't got my period yet. Anyways, it's not due yet so I don't think the abdominal cramps were related to it. Most probably, that was my Crohn's playing with me. Will see how things will go on when I start menstruation.
Take care :)
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