No matter what I eat I get stomach cramps

Over the last few weeks no matter what I eat soon after I get stomach cramps followed by talking tummy and then toilet run not always worth the visit, also waking up really hot and uncomfortable unable to lay on side as stomach starts cramping.
Just had bloods done but nothing drastic in them,have got consultant appointment in a couple of weeks,might ask for colonoscopy as at least 2 years since last one also wondering about endoscopy as pain seems higher than normal.
No blood but tending to be constipated rather than the dreaded D,this is a whole new type of flare for me have not changed diet but work very heavy and stressful at moment.

The combo of diarrhea and constipation is the worst, I had that way back when. Diet mod. was incredibly hard to figure out at that time.

The cramping/urgency could be IBS but more likely (since it's ALL food that causes it) your gut is telling you it's inflamed and needs help.

Could you go to your "Profile" and list what meds or supplements you are taking and a mini history. That way we won't suggest something you've tried/currently using, etc.

Yes, you should probably talk to a GI about a c-scope to locate where your inflammation is located because different Rx meds are designed to target different parts of your system. Perhaps your inflammation has moved higher and you should trust your instinct about that and ask for endoscopy at the same time as your c-scope (why go through it twice).

Good luck.

You're flaring....have you tried any rectal meds as of yet?

If diarrhea is a new thing for you...maybe get the doc to do stool samples to make sure nothing else is going on.

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It might not be UC, but something like H.pylori attacking your stomach or duodenum-- in which case you'd benefit from upper endoscopy. Alternating D with C, though, can be a sign of IBS-- more probably stress-related. Then, too, there is some possibility of UC extending to transverse colon if your current meds are not working effectively. Are you lactose-intolerant? Sorry you're not feeling well! / Old Hat (32 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)

sounds like a flare to me -

but you could always do what i do when eating isn't working - you guessed it - i don't eat *



*don't try this at home - i'm not a dr .......just an idiot !

I know this is a little late to respond but have you thought about having a stool study? I had camplobacter and everyting I ate made my abdomen/stomach hurt. It is not uncommon for UCers to get bacterial infections. Believe it or not I idid not have D with it or vommiting. Just everything I ate made my digestive system feel uncomfortable.