Nicecupoftea--from what I understand, the stricture is where the small and large intestine meet. I have a consult scheduled with a surgeon and definitely have lots of questions to ask. I've been...
Thanks...a few days late. Grandpato2, I appreciate your advice to take the pain as a warning sign. After this weekend, I am realizing that I have to start paying more attention. It's almost like you...
Thanks for the info! I don't know what I would do if I didn't have this board. You all know so much....
Thanks! My last scope was a year ago. Inflammation was low, but stricture from scarring still there. So, guess it's a mixture for me. Are the pain symptoms different from stricture vs...
I'm still trying to figure this CD thing out. I was diagnosed a couple of years ago. For a year I took Entocort and Pentasa. Finally got off Entocort, but was told by GI that if occasional flares...
Looking at getting a second opinion and wondering if anyone had recommendations for GI and surgeon in Boston?...
Nanners--Yes, I've been on maintenance meds but seems like I still have these spells. So, the Dr wants to go this route first and then look at maybe adding 6mp rather than just the pentasa. I kept...
I just saw my Dr. today. It's been 2.5 yrs since being diagnosed with Crohn's. Weened off of Entocort over the course of a yr, been on Pentasa only for 6mos. Just went through a month or so of having...
I'm not on any steriods. I'm going to try drinking more water and the potassium pill. Hopefully that will work!...
I've been having lots of leg cramps in my calves. Does anyone know if this could be connected to chron's? Maybe because of diet?...
thanks! I really do love knowing that there is a welcoming place to ask whatever questions comes up!...
I have a CT scan schedule and I've got my period. Will a tampon effect the scan? What do I do. I hate having to ask my Dr. Thanks for your help!...
Thanks for posting this question. I, too, have just been dx with Chron's and was a bit confused given that everything I read refers to D when I'm lucky if I hit the bathroom once a week. I have often...
Again, thanks for the advice. You all helped me feel that I have the right to ask for good care. I got a phone call yesterday from the GI who gave me a 5min explanation of my results (which I didn't...
Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm glad I found this site and forum. It gives me some feeling of doing someting while I sit and wait. Good point about finding a doc/clinic. I've been trying to find...
Went in for my first colonoscopy after finally going to the DR for bleeding and what was thought to be a case of hemmoroids. When I left, I was handed a sheet of paper that said the findings were...