Crohns Disease.

[Theland]

I am over a week into a Crohns flare up.
Been passing loads of blood and feel quite under the weather.
IBD nurses at the hospital said they were sending me a steroid medication that particularly targets my problem.
Not had a colonoscopy for a few years and would be happy to have one to see what is going on.
What do you think?

[lady-janine]

Nasty and very unpleasant. Don't know much about it but you have my best wishes and sympathy.

[Sqad]

A good idea........both repeat endoscopy and steroids.

[jennyjoan]

well I got one (colonoscopy) years ago and it was unpleasant - however I believe you can ask for anaesthesia. So give that a go.

[Theland]

Just rang the IBD nurses and left a message on their answering machine requesting the medication and a colonoscopy. I normally don't bother with sedation as it only uncomfortable but not painful.

[Vagus]

I could be wrong theland, but I don’t think they’ll do a colonoscopy while you’re having a bad flare up. It might be necessary to wait till the steroids have done their job and calmed it all down.
Anyhow, the IBD nurses will let you know. Best wishes.

[Theland]

Also, COPD nurse from the hospital called.
Blood pressure low, SATS low at 87, arterial blood gas retaining toxins, casting doubt on me having home oxygen.
Ah well, it didn't rain today :-)

[Theland]

Still in the throws of a flare up. Steroids getting delivered by taxi on Monday.

[LadyCG]

It's really strange. My IBS was quiescent for months and now it's starting to grumble. In addition to this my hand eczema and normally these two things are only problematic for me in the winter.

I know loads of people who have the lurgy at the moment and my little lad is getting over a horrible cough and cold.

I really think lockdown has turned the seasons on their head.

Theland, get some high-strength Vitamin D inside you. Take 2,000iu to 3,000iu every day with your main meal. Nearly everyone with GI conditions has Vitamin D deficiency.

[fcc]

Hope you feel better soon.

[Theland]

I've been out on my scooter in the sun, lots of vitamin D, but yes, I have some here and will start taking extra.
My Steroids got delivered from the hospital earlier on.
Got to start taking first thing in the morning.
And the weather looks good :-)

[Scarlett]

When I had an UC flare up it was only steroids that saved me. But longer term, it was fasting and removing foods I was intolerant to that saved me. I know the NHS say eat white low-res food during a flare up, to not tax the system, but fasting really will rest the system and give it a good chance to heal. At least 72 hours and lots of water and herbal tea will also re-set your immune system and probably do you the power of good. It won't be instant but it will help.