Posted 6/9/2018 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't been on HW since ages. I have been trying to cope with my brother's death. Two months ago, my GI informed me that based on my blood work and general symptoms my Crohn's is under control. This is the moment I have been looking forward to for 11 years. But and there's always a but. Two weeks ago, I started to have severe mouth pain. My face got swollen and only NSAID injections could soothe pain. X-ray revealed 2 dental abcesses that pressed on a nerve, hence the excuricating pain. Was put on more NSAIDs, pregabalin and an antibiotic. My GI approved reluctantly of my taking these meds. A week ago, I started flaring up. I have this painful squeezing cramp that sends me urgently to the toilet for 7-8 times in a row. Will see my GI on Wednesday and until I do I take 2 antispasmodics and celebrex but it seems they are not doing the trick. The dentist told me I'll need to take more antibiotics for either removing the molar tooth or the root canal and that we will postpone any dental work until I become better. Really how lucky am I. I have been dreaming of getting my Crohn's under control and when this happened, I relapsed.