Have had Crohn's for over 60 years

By ruthie

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Have had Crohns for over 60 years. Resection done 25 years ago. Anal area very sensitive so that I avoid any invasive procedure. Afraid I could be developing a partial obstruction.

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thedancingcrohnie Moderator & Contributor
Hi <inline-mention user-id="2230605" username="ruthie"/> , I also have Crohn's. I was diagnosed in 2011, so it has been 7 years. Wow, 60 years with IBD. You are such a warrior! One of our advocates, Marisa, wrote an article about her experience with a partial obstruction. Maybe this can help? Here is the link: <a href='https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/partial-bowel-obstruction' target='_blank'>https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/partial-bowel-obstruction/</a> Wishing you the best in health. Always dancing, Elizabeth (team member)
1. joan16 Member
 Sorry to hear your are dealing with this for a long time. I’m trying to find out what wrong with me. My G. I specialist doesn’t think I’m serious and won’t do test until February 2019. I have a inflamed feeling wonder if you ate experiencing this also. Joan
2. Pam.Jajko Community Admin
 Hi <inline-mention user-id="2249053" username="joan16"/> , thanks so much for your response. I just wanted to connect <inline-mention user-id="2230605" username="ruthie"/> to your response/question! 😀 -Pam (team member)
thedancingcrohnie Moderator & Contributor
Hi @ruthie, I also have Crohn's. I was diagnosed in 2011, so it has been 7 years. Wow, 60 years with IBD. You are such a warrior! One of our advocates, Marisa, wrote an article about her experience with a partial obstruction. Maybe this can help? Here is the link: <a href='https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/partial-bowel-obstruction' target='_blank'>https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/partial-bowel-obstruction/</a> Wishing you the best in health. Always dancing, Elizabeth (team member)
Brooke Abbott Moderator
Hi Ruthie, I'm so sorry you are going through this right now. In addition to reading a blog post by Marisa, I would suggest getting in contact with your IBD specialist. It's also important to journal your symptoms so that when you are in front of a doctor, you have all of the information they will need in order to treat you correctly. -Brooke (InflammatoryBowelDisease.net Team Member)