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...
I am having an awful flare of whatever I have (have a sibling diagnosed with crohns and I have most of the same symptoms).. I felt as I was doing better since I basically didnt 'eat much for a week.. but I lost too much weight..
I have found that all things hurt badly, and the second I eat I get the cramping and need to go use the restroom.. but it also HURTS when it hits my stomach and about 5-10 minutes later it takes my breath away and hurts for a good while.. it's always in the exact same spots...
This flare comes after taking Motrin for a few days after having the flu... ugh. I'm thirsty, but it's not worth the pain to drink
I have found that all things hurt badly, and the second I eat I get the cramping and need to go use the restroom.. but it also HURTS when it hits my stomach and about 5-10 minutes later it takes my breath away and hurts for a good while.. it's always in the exact same spots...
This flare comes after taking Motrin for a few days after having the flu... ugh. I'm thirsty, but it's not worth the pain to drink
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Look at what my best friend did with my picture!
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We all have 24 hours in a day. How we spend these hours is important. Watching a little bit of a video about how sitting affects us made me aware of how much sitting and laying down I do. Gonna have to work on that.Your turn. Tell me another truth.
I think I've read some past posts there about people who have pain when the drink water.
Motrin, and any NSAIDs or aspirin can be hard on your gut too so that may be making things worse.
Also, with CD when you eat - is it normal to get the urge to go to the bathroom as soon as the food hits your stomach.. i feel like it is pointless to eat as it seems to stimulate my intestines to move..
Yes, i have an apt with my GI in 2 weeks.. until then ughhh