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...

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pain after bowel movement

medicmom5
medicmom5
Crohns has been not so great for about 2 months now. The worst time is immediately after bowel movement. The pain is tremendous, goes on sometimes for an entire day. No diarrhea, I have disease in the ileus. Anyone else? Suggestions?
rcaschbacher
rcaschbacher
Let your GI know that your Crohns is not doing so well so that they can adjust your maintenance meds. If you are having this kind of pain then you may need an adjustment in your medications. If your maintenance medications do not need changing then you may need some pain management medication.

Other things you can try would be a heating pad, a hot shower or bath, things that will help to relax you basically. Eating a low residue diet while in a flare can also reduce pain. Stay hydrated.

I hope that your pain decreases soon,
Rachel