Just been reading through the thread, Doctors are checking me over for possible crohns or ulcerative colitis due to my unstable bowels and blood issues im facing.
Iv been facing issues for a while now and fatigue wise i feel hammered. Had colonoscopy now and im due some kind of scan with a dye (What is this i cant find much info on it has anyone else had it?)
Iv mainly come to ask does anyone have any tips regarding the extreme cramping and stabbing pains which can occur? Pain relief only goes so far wondering if anyone has any tips or positions i can try lay in etc?
The scan is likely a contrast MRI or CT, I’ve has loads and they’re fine. My colitis was diagnosed with blood tests for high CRP, and a colonoscopy, they’re likely ruling out scarier things first. I won’t comment to much in order to adhere to the rules.
I find foetal position helps the most with cramping, but to be honest there’s no escape. They need to treat the condition.
Pain, cramping, fatigue and explosive toilet habits are the hallmark of IBD I’m afraid. I’d its any consolation you get used to it.
Fatigue is by far my biggest symptom these days, it’s awful. But I do have NASH, pancreatitis, hypothyroidism, Fibromyalgia, UC and a lot of other, less serious problems. So I think that makes mine worse.
The good news is that if it’s IBD, a lot of people respond well to treatment. Steroids and ASA5 will likely be your first step if you have IBD.
additional £154 for me, isn't that odd
