Fiber Relief?

[korincob]

I am in the process right now, which has taken 4 months already, to get a diagnosis for my lower right abdominal pain. The gastroenterologist thinks I have Crohn's disease, and I am in waiting right now to have a capsule endoscopy, and have no idea how long this wait is going to be. My problem is I am in agony, and if any one has any ideas of anything that can relieve abdominal pain I would greatly appreciate it. I am currently taking a generic form of Vicodin, Hydrocodine, but I can not take this at work. An on call doctor has suggested taking fiber, but I have heard that this could make my symptoms even worse. I am hanging on barley here, so if any one has any ideas of anything that may help, so I can make it through, I would greatly appreciate it.

[korincob]

Thank you so much for the advise. I really appreciate any ideas I can get at this point. I have pretty much been on a rarely eating diet anyhow, and was seriously debating the all liquid diet. They have now prescribed a generic form of phenobarbital for me, any idea if this helps? Thanks for the well wishes.

[kickboxingmom]

Hello, the only thing that helped me with bouts of pain is stop eating solid food, and switch to a liquid diet for a few days ie chicken broth , beef broth, jello, no coffee or tea or anything with caffeine. Just kinda give your intestinal tract a little break. The vicodin really isnt that strong of a pain reliever in moderation, 1 every 4 hours, It should help. whatever you do good luck