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Posted 4/5/2010 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

Like my post title says, no matter how bad my UC has gotten, I have never really had pain in my abdomen.  I at times will get pain after a BM, like my intestines are throbbing, but that's it.  However, yesterday morning I noticed pain in my lower abdomen on my left side.  At first I thought it was a pulled muscle, but as the day went on I realized it wasn't.  It is ok if I am laying down, but hurts when I stand or walk or even move around while I sit.  I also have pain in my upper stomach area and around almost on my side, but it's all on the left side. 

I just think it's weird that I have never had pain, even at my worst, and now with a mild flare it hurts enough that I don't want to stand up.  Do you think it may be something else going on, or just a way that the UC keeps you guessing?

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Chrons/colitis - diagnosed 11/05?

Asacol - 3 pills, 3x daily

Effexor XR

Probiotics, 2x daily

 

Posted 4/5/2010 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, I know what you mean!  When first diagnosed I had blood/mucous/D, etc. but rarely felt anything like pain.

This week I don't have any other symptoms - no D or blood or anything - just the left-sided pain (like over the ovary area) and feels exactly as you described.  I am doing the cortifoam and suppositories a couple times a day to see if it heals up.  I assume it is inflammed and sore, etc.  Low residue/bland diet should help and putting heat on the area - along with Tylenol.

ElaineNY

Posted 4/5/2010 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed two years ago, and even though I've had flares, I never had pain until now.. same thing as you.. my upper stomach area feels very sensitive and sore... I'm assuming it's because of the inflammation.. I'm eating light foods and lots of liquids -fruit smoothies, soups, etc- to avoid any more discomfort.
I'd be curious to see if anyone has suggestions about this. I'm afraid of taking tylenol, etc. because I normally don't take pills (other than probiotics), but if it helps...i'll try it!
Posted 4/5/2010 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
I too didn't have pain at all (hard to believe considering the quantity of blood) for the first year after my diagnosis. Now I sometimes feel like I have glass shards or scalpels cutting me after a bm. Nothing helps but sitting quietly for like 15 minutes. It's become my "me time".
Posted 4/5/2010 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
shakehead Isn't this just the most wonderful disease?? (she said sarcasticly)  YUCK!

ElaineNY

Posted 4/5/2010 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
I read Crohn's colitis in your signature...., but your flares would be similar and meds the same. I'm assuming your rectum is involved....if you would consider, please ask the GI for a prescription for rectal meds and antispasmodics. You will get great relief from both.

What is your bm output like? Are you straining or having frequency?

The other thing....you might be ovulating if you're female?

quincy
Posted 4/5/2010 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
Ok, quincy, we know I am not ovulating LOL!  BUT, the rectal meds are helping.  I would like to ask my new doctor in June about antispasmotic.  Not sure what they are.  This does feel like spasms sometimes and sometimes just constant pain and then "discomfort".  In my case my BMs are solid with no blood or mucous and 2 today and yesterday.  BUT - both yesterday I took 1/2 Imodium to drive North - just in case. 

Like the others I feel like something sharp in there when moving around.

ElaineNY

Posted 4/5/2010 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
I had no pain or gas before being diagnosed. When I started medication I got gas and mild pain on both sides ocasionally. Since I stopped the Canasa and reduced Asacol to 1.6gr/d, the pain and gas has almost gone away but still have it. I had a very large polyp removed and was diagnosed with diverticlous at the same time so who knows.
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