A lot has happened since I last updated. My back has been giving me a lot of trouble, more than the Crohn's, actually. I am in constant pain in my lower back and left buttock area. It is sometimes so painful I can't walk at all. I started to use a cane in the house, as I have a hard time just walking. I don't want to use it out of the house, but I feel it might be only a matter of time before I need it all the time. I've been to a spine specialist. He keeps trying this and that to give me some relief, but nothing helps.
This doesn't mean my Crohn's is under control, though. Last month my liver enzymes were elevated, which means I might have to stop the mercaptopurine. However, I am also having symptoms. My pain in my lower right abdomen isn't disabling, but it is very uncomfortable. I am also having more and more explosive diarrhea. I go for a(nother) colonoscopy in 2 weeks, so that should tell what I'm facing on the inside. I don't know what we'll do, though. The only thing that worked was the methotrexate, but I couldn't function while on that due to the side effects. Neither the Humira nor the Remicade worked, and the Remicade caused such a reaction, I'd be loathe to try it again.
I guess I'll know more after the colonoscopy. I just hate the prep so much I'd rather anything other than that.
Linda, I just joined your blog!I am 723crossroads.
ReplyDeleteIt's so weird how your back and mine are exactly the same pain. I already had back surgery in 1999 for herniated disc. Now I still have 4 bulging and degenerative disc disease and from the surgery, scrred tissue. We can share our complaints together. God bless dear, I have to go for now!