Anyone have crohn's disease like symptoms but can't be diagnosed?
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Oh man do I feel your pain!!! I went for 7 years without being diagnosed with Crohn's, finally ended in the hospital for 10 days with a complete obstruction. Have you had a colonoscopy or small bowel follow through x-rays? If not and your dr. doesn't want to, ask to be referred to a gastroenteroligist. If he or she still won't, find a new dr. Having Crohn's undiagnosed for a long period of time can be very dangerous!! You can email me if you need more info.
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Sounds like nonspecific findings to me. NONE of the answers are correct. (God help the person above me if she ever needs to give stool samples...cause you'll have to do MORE than just look at it!)\n\nA diagnosis can't be made with only those two symptoms. If you are feeling sick, go make an appointment with your physician.
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This definitely sounds like gallbladder disease to me.  See your primary care physician sooner rather than later and ask for an ultrasound to rule in or rule out gallbladder disease.  If it's gallbladder disease, waiting is not a good thing.\n\nIn the meantime, while you're waiting to see your doctor and/or for the ultrasound, go on a NO fat diet.  Also, eliminate all tomato and acidic foods.  This helped me to survive while awaiting gallbladder surgery.  If your symptoms all but disappear with the above diet, then it is even more likely that you have gallbladder disease.
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There are many.  First I would write down when and what you are doing when this happens.  Arthritis, RSD, Hypocalcimeia,,, I have had the same thing and it took two years before the doctors could do tests and eliminate each.  Surgery and alot of work from myself keeping a daily notebook regarding my symptoms.  In the end I had all of the ones I mentioned.  You need a good doctor of immunology who can tests and find out exactly what needs to be done and find a course of treatment.
68559
The main symptoms of IBS are crampy pain in the stomach area (abdomen), painful diarrhea or constipation. Most people have either diarrhea or constipation, but some people have both. Other symptoms are mucus in the stool,swollen or bloated abdomen and the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement.  \nIBS has no cure, but you can do things to relieve symptoms. Treatment may involve diet changes, medicine, and stress relief. You may have to try a combination of things to see which works best for you.
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I'm so sorry to hear you (or someone you love) has Crohn's disease.  I just read webmd.com about it.  Doesn't sound good, though it does appear to make a turn: "Abdominal pain may turn to a dull, constant ache as the condition progresses".  I can't begin to give comfort or advice to such a horrible scenario other than perhaps some lame sentiment like... you might learn from it...\n\nConsider this:  America is one of the biggest meat-eating countries and also one of the countries with the largest population of digestive-track difficulties.  It's easy for me to advise more fiber and no meat or chicken knowing that relief is not in sight.  But just know that there is someone in the universe who feels for you, has heartrending empathy because I too have some digestive tract problems that must be addressed.   But I don't think I have anything that serious, maybe stress bloating and cramping.\n\nWrite me if you need a hug morphola@hotmail.com
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u mean IBS or IBD like chrohns?\n\nTreatment for Crohn's disease depends on the location and severity of disease, complications, and response to previous treatment. The goals of treatment are to control inflammation, correct nutritional deficiencies, and relieve symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. Treatment may include drugs, nutrition supplements, surgery, or a combination of these options. At this time, treatment can help control the disease, but there is no cure. \n\nPlz consult ur Dr for the suitable treatment modality.
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c-diff is serious and I am not sure how a person has this for 7 months and is still living.  If this is the true diagnosis then the intestines would be pretty well inflamed, to say the least.  \n\nAre you a nursing student looking for help with a care plan?
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Those may not be symptoms of Grave's; instead, you may be experienceing perimenopause, GERD, etc.  I would certainly investigate the symptoms, but the blood test for Grave's tells the story -- you are now in remission.  \n\nIf your doc is an endocrinologist, that would explain why he had not addressed your issues -- your GP will be the one to do so, likely ordering other blood tests, etc.  However, if the doc you speak of is your regular doctor, you need a second opinion.
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How was the 'colitis' diagnosed?  Have you been tested for Celiac Disease?  Many cases of Celiac disease are misdiagnosed and merely 'labeled' IBS.  However, Celiac disease is not normally a cause of 'colitis'.  But, do you really have 'colitis' and if you do, what is causing it?
324534
I have never heard of one with just those symptoms.  There must be something else going on too.
839599
I get the same problem !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is one of the symptoms for Irritable bowel syndrome. If its real bad  go to a doctor. I was diagnosed with coeliac. maybe ask for a blood test\nAll the best hun' x
520771
Crohn's Disease.  See a doctor.
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http://www.mssm.edu/msjournal/67/page012-13_Crohn.pdf#search='Dr%20B%20Crohn'
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Hi.  im suffering from a ulcerative colitis at the moment.  I have been taking 40 mg. of prednizone, 9 colazal pills and 75 mg of mercaptopurine (6mp) and one rowasa enema at nights.  I have blood in my stool, my stool is very lose and cramping each and everytime.  I was doing really good for the last four years, until i had one alcholic beverage, which they tell you not to have, and the flairups started five weeks ago.  My dr. told me to stay away from fruits, vegtables, red meat, fried food,  dairy food, caffine, soda and juice.  he said to only eat white stuff like chicken, pasta, rice, white bread until i see some improvement.  so far im doing a little bit better then i was five weeks ago, but hopefully i'll see some changes soon. if you see no changes in your condition please talk to your gastro. dr. and see what other meds. he can give you.  you had not mentioned your meds. so dont be affraid, im 41 years old and i have been living with this conditon since i was 17.  Just make sure you get your yearly colonoscopy done in time to make sure things are ok and dont stress out cause stress can really affect the colitis, i know its hard, but until they find a cure for us this is the best we can do,  best wishes to you and i wish you a speady recovery.
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One of the best ways to control the pain and other symptoms is to find out what foods set off the symptoms and control it with diet. Yeasts, processed foods (including white sugar, white flour, white vinigar, white rice etc), spicy foods and preservatives are often big triggers. \n\nThere are also medications and antibiotic type drugs that can minimize the effects. \n\nAlso if you are taking drugs such as paing killers, anti-inflamatories and anti cramp medication, make sure you eat before you take them or take them with milk (as long as you aren't sensitive to lactose) so the chalk and acids in the medications don't irritate your stomach.\n\nMost of all, speak to a doctor and google-wack crohns disease support groups, there are sure to be online as well as local groupls that will be able to help you out with advice and understanding. Don't underestimate the power of your friends too, tell them what you are going through and they will be far less likely to try and get you to eat things that set you off and they will be glad of knowing why you may be under the weather at times.\n\nGood luck with it :-)
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There is no way to prevent Crohn's disease, but you can keep the condition from taking a heavy toll on your body by maintaining a well-balanced, nutritious diet. By storing up vitamins and nutrients between episodes or flare-ups, you can decrease complications from poor nutrition, such as weight loss or anemia.  http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/11038.html\n\nThere are no guidelines for preventing Crohn's disease because the cause is not known.  http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=36a5bdaf-78a2-4091-9f87-1a09d8c6938d&chunkiid=11924