Tired and in pain
In June I started with watery stools which lasted a month. Then fast forward to 5 weeks ago it started again this time day and night with temp and severe right sided abdo pain. USS shows inflamed bowel, bloods - High CRP and high faecal calproctein. Been referred for colonoscopy.
In the meantime I’m left with a lot of right sided pain and fatigue - should I be doing something about this pain other than analgesia? Or do I just wait for scope?
I work, don’t feel up for it at all but not sure if I’m just stuck with this pain and got to get on with it.
What’s your experiences?
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Hi
First of all, I'm sorry to hear you're going through this but many of us can relate.
For me, I have learned over the decades of having Crohn's that when I am having a flare or am having abdominal pain, along with a pain reliever, I automatically switch to a liquid diet to help my intestines "rest". I usually just drink water all day and clear broth. I know its not the best thing but it really helps.
Your pain could be from inflammation and maybe causing a block, so resting the intestine will help the block pass. It has worked many times for me.
Let us know how you get on.
Vern - IBD Team Member
how did your colonoscopy go?
Apologies, I'm a little late to say anything useful regarding pain management! 🙈
- Sahara (team member)
