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Posted 3/15/2009 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
confused  Hi all,

Have only recently become a member, so am new to all this. Biopsies taken back in October during a colonoscopy showed that I have colitis. Was started on medication in November. I am still waiting to see a GI was supposed to see him in February, but he cancelled till April. Surgeon says I need to have a small bowel follow through, to check for further inflamation to make diagnosis between UC and Crohn's (family history of crohn's).

I am having alot of trouble with my stomach with the last few weeks but has got worse over the last few days. My upper stomach is really swollen and uncomfortable, have alot of pain all down my left side (from under ribs to groin) and out my back at times. I have solid BM but am going up to 9+ times with the last few days with mucous sometimes (varies from samll amouts with force to larger amounts). Pain in side gets worse after BM for about 20 mins. I am feeling really tired. Does anyone know if this is a definate flare, and if it is do I need to see my GP? Also does this sound more like UC or crohn's?

Posted 3/15/2009 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi..it sounds like either....but low in the rectum. If you have inflammation in the rectum (and I'm assuming you do because the doc hasn't given you a definitive diagnosis), you could call and request a rectal retention med, preferably the enemas, but the suppositories could help out a bit until you see the GI.

You could still have CD in the colon (crohn's colitis) and not in the small intestine...so, that in itself will not determine if you have one or the other.

Do call about rectal meds and start them. I use Salofalk (which is the same as Rowasa or Pentasa..depends on what's available where you live).

Food intake adjustments might help with some of the discomfort...as well, an antispasmodic could help with the cramping/spasming.

keep us posted as to how you're doing.
quincy
Posted 3/16/2009 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
my flares are like yours and i have left sided colitis....
Posted 3/16/2009 4:32 PM (GMT 0)

Thank you both for your reply,

I keep waiting to feel better but am no better today, stomach is swollen even more and have alot pain. If it doesn't improve in a day or two I will go to see my GP, as my appointment for GI isn't till 1st April.

I find this site a great help.

Thanks again

Kay

Posted 3/16/2009 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
Yes this site is very helpful I have learnt so much from the people here..Good luck
Posted 3/17/2009 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
I too have left sided colitis and have the same symptoms with my flare-up. I wish you the best of a diagonsis,

Keep us posted!
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