Why are my symptoms worse ever since my colonoscopy?

I was diagnosed about 2 months ago and have spent the last 6 months with some burning, slight bloating and small discomforts while exploring everything from GERD to depression as the cause of my symptoms. Almost immediately after my colonoscopy/endoscopy, my symptoms have gotten much worse. Can this be because they were in there with the scope? I mean, if my guts are sensitive could this possibly have made this worse? They took several biopsies as well.

Also, I took Prednisone for 6 days (I ended up having reaction to it - couldn't breathe) and got off it. The symptoms took an upward turn after that as well.

I know it could just be the disease progressing but really, after so many months with really mild symptoms, it seems so suspicious that my pains and spasms are so much worse now within about 6 weeks.

Hi Have you talked to your GI about this perhaps the imflamation is causing you more symnptoms or you are upset over your new DX stress can cause flare ups. Not sure what it is but hopefully your GI will be able to help you with that. Best Wishes .lol gail

3 ot of 4 GI's and one colon and rectom surgeon that I've seen over my 16 yrs have said that sometimes getting scoped can bring on a flare...which is why my colon and rectom surgeon did NOT want me to get scoped while I was 8 months pregnant, as he feared it would make my flare worse and risk putting me into premature labour as well.

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I had my first colonoscopy in March due to an ache in my lower right abdomen that had lasted for several months. Bladder and ovarian issues were ruled out. I had no other symptoms. (I had a stomach bug in December that my husband also had.) Aside from food allergies (MSG, Pork), I have never had issues with my diet. I am healthy, don't eat fast food, don't eat pre-packaged foods, don't smoke, don't use drugs, and consume very little alcohol (a glass of wine a month at most), and excercise daily. I've never been overweight. Since the colonoscopy, the symptoms have been terrible. The abdominal discomfort has increased, the bathroom trips remind me of food poisoning. I'm exhausted and I've lost 9 pounds. When I asked the GI, he responded that he'd had to take several tissue samples and that could have irritated the already inflamed tissue. MRI and bloodwork confirmed Crohn's and UC. I was concerned that something had happened during the scope... seeing the other posts in this thread have answered some of my questions and I hope that my post helps as well. Have not started treatment - can't do steroids due to a past reaction and waiting for approval from the insurance company to begin infusion therapy.

I live in the US, in New York. The doctor has provided me with the pathology from the tissue samples and has shown me the results of the colonoscopy, the MRI, Chest X-rays, and the blood work. I can't have the steroid treatment due to past reaction to prednisone. He is recommending infusion therapy and, unfortunately, can't order it until he receives approval from our insurance company. Everything is delayed by the insurance company. (Example - Scope was on March 20th and I couldn't have the MRI until mid-April because of the wait for approval from the insurance company.) I think the doctor would have started the therapy weeks ago if we didn't have to wait for the approval.

Thank you, Susie. I appreciate the information. I will certainly check out the CCFA.org site.

My doctor has given me some information on financial support from different organizations as well as the paperwork to apply for assistance through the lab that did the advanced diagnostic testing (my insurance wouldn't cover that at all). The infusion drug he's recommending is Entyvio.