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does this sound like a crohn's flare up?

does this sound like a crohn's flare up?

i've been having gastrointestinal issues for the past couple of years that include bloating, back pain, low grade fevers, along with numerous other symptoms. one of my labs included a predictive Crohn's panel. The results showed some elevated antibodies that the doc red-flagged. She told me I would probably develop Crohn's sometime and suggested I see a gastroenterologist. Another specialist told me not to worry about the test.

I've had to do my own research. I haven't found doctors to be all that helpful. Since that time I've modified my diet greatly. After consulting an allergist I removed foods I reacted to. Then I stopped eating gluten, then soy, and more recently lactose and limiting eggs. Each time I remove a food from my diet I improve, but I still seem to backslide from time to time, despite caution and diligence with food labels.

I felt ill last week after eating. It lasted a day or so, but I continued to work although my appetite wasn't normal. But a few days ago I awoke during the night with painful abdominal spasms, bloating and nausea. My stomach has been painfully sensitive since then and I've been weak to the point of barely getting out of bed or able to make it up a flight of stairs. Does this sound like Crohn's? Do any of you have similar experiences?  
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Yes, it sounds a lot like chrons.  Chrons has all different symptoms - according to where the chrons is active - small or large intestine.  It can be anywhere from mouth to anus.  You need to see a gastroenterologist asap.  It sounds like you may be having a flare.  It would be good if you could take the predictive chrons test with you.

Best of luck
Jayne
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