
Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...
and my pain has just moved so instead of it being in my abdomen it is also above my belly button.
I hope things get better soon for you!!!
It could be the inflammation or it could be gas moving through your GI. Avoid gas producing foods, take baths, heating pads, comfy pants, herbal tea, deep breathing and restorative yoga will help. Get a couple of pillows and do supported child's pose.
http://www.wikihealth.com/Restorative_yoga_poses
avoid Advil or any ibuprofen. Years ago I was taking prescription strength for a RSI injury shortly afterwards I was diagnosed with UC. Both my Western & Eastern docs think the ibuprofen brought the UC out. I have not taken any Advil or Tylenol since.