Crohn's or IBS?

[lynnlafy]

Approximately 7 years ago, I was diagnosed with Crohn's and Colitis. I have had a roller coaster ride during the 7 years with various flare ups. I have never had the frequency of loose, mucus bowel movements decreased, no matter what medication I am on. I am currently in so much pain I can hardly stand it. I had a colonoscopy yesterday and it was "negative" for inflammation though my blood work showed that my inflammatory markers were high. My gastro is now saying I have IBS and there is nothing more he can do. I am taking Asacol 400 3/3x day and Levisin for pain. I have noticed a slight decrease in bowel movements but no decrease in the pain. What else can I do to get relief?

[vampirevolkova]

in 2006 I was diagnosed with Crohn's after being in hospital for 4 months very very ill.. I was on Prednisolone for a while then Asacol and my symptos were improving, not totally but not as bad. Then in 2008 I was undiagnosed and told it was IBS.  I have been on antispasmodics now for over 2 years and my symptoms are no better and I am in pain daily... I have loose stools and vomit a lot from time to time, I have been told I have to stay on Omeprazole for life (oh the joys)

For my bowels, my recent scans and cameras are all negative for crohns but the symptos in my doctors words are "typical of Crohns" yet he treats me for IBS with meds that do not work..... Could the specialist be wrong?

I take Codeine for pain but now even thats not working

This is getting me down so much, I am not sleeping y appetite is coming and going and it is really depressing me, I am unable to work right now and it is driving me crazy! I would love to be able to work and live a normal life!

[lucinda1675]

have you checked for gallstones

[Honor60]

I would go for a second opinion to a different gastroenterologist. It doesn't hurt to see if a new doctor might have better ideas as to cause and treatment.