So I just had my 2nd round of Humira injections, three days ago. I am bloated and my whole stomach is hard as a rock. I can even see like gas bubbles moving around very low in abdominal area. VERY VERY painful. I've tried gas x and digestive advantage.. Nothing is working. Last night I threw up in the middle of the night, and couldn't sleep. Now I don't have an appetite for anything because I'm scared it's just going to make everything worse. Is it from the Humira? Anything remedy or over the counter things that will work until Tuesday when I can call my doctor? Please help I'm in too much pain.
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Abdominal discomfort.. Can barley take it
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DJW
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Oh my that is awful. I'd seriously consider a trip to the ER. My concerned would be there might be an obstruction.
I don't know of any OTC product that can deal with that pain. Have you tried a heating pad? Are you able to keep fluids down. I'd be concerned you're getting dehydrated.
Sending you my support. I hope you start feeling better soon.
I don't know of any OTC product that can deal with that pain. Have you tried a heating pad? Are you able to keep fluids down. I'd be concerned you're getting dehydrated.
Sending you my support. I hope you start feeling better soon.
I've never heard of Obstruction before. Sounds a whole lot like my symptoms though. Last night I slept with a heating pad but I think it was making me way too hot. And that could be part of the reason I got sick. Yes I am keeping them down.. I am always dehydrated it seems like though. Thank you
DJW
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Unfortunately they can be very common in IBD. The reason I bring it up is because your stomach is hard and you are in a lot of pain. Obstructions can be very serious. I've had perforations from obstruction which have landed me in hospital for weeks. Please don't take any chances with this. At the very least they can give you iv fluids and pain meds. Perhaps some prednisone to reduce inflamation if that is the cause.
I hope you start feeling better soon.
I hope you start feeling better soon.
Zebrina, have your symptoms got any better? If not a trip to the ER might be the right thing. In the meantime, paracetamol for pain, I find soluble is the best. Avoid any type of opiate pain med as they will make things worse. Fluids only, nice hot bath and try to relax if you can. I use visualisation if I have bad cramps. I imagine I am on a beach with waves lapping against the shore and the sun on my face. Again, if things are still bad, go to the ER.
DJW
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I think that depends on what the doctor finds. I've had them clear on there own in emerg. I get iv fluids and pain meds in the ER.
My symptoms haven't gotten much better. Last night I didn't throw up though, but I still didn't sleep at all from the pain. Warm baths do help me out and I haven't really been eating anything solid. I tried calling my doctors office but they are closed today. I really want to get in to see him tomorrow ASAP.
Gave in and went to the ER last night, it was terrible. I was there three hours just for them to tell me to make any appointment with my doctor. They gave me medicine for neusea and not even rehydrate me. I was so mad! Then today I called my doctor thinking he could get me in or answer my questions and he isn't taking anyone for a week 
Another thought---perhaps if you call your personal family physician they will help you, it is part of their job to do so.
It is appalling that your GI refused to help for a week, you need to look around for another more responsive one.
ER treatment is also unbelievable. Are you near a teaching hospital by any chance.,they should be more helpful.
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha
It is appalling that your GI refused to help for a week, you need to look around for another more responsive one.
ER treatment is also unbelievable. Are you near a teaching hospital by any chance.,they should be more helpful.
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha
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I was on Cipro and Flagyl for a little while. Flagyl is an antibiotic commonly prescribed for IBD, and also given for IBD-related infections (like fistula, etc, though that is likely not what you have). It has a side-effect of causing some diarrhea which may help with the possible obstruction you have. But I think you really need an MRI or to go to the hospital to get that treated -- if you had a hospital that you know specializes in IBD I would go there.
In the meantime, I'm glad you got a GI appointment. Maybe call and ask to be put on a cancellation list in the hopes you can get in sooner.
In the meantime, I'm glad you got a GI appointment. Maybe call and ask to be put on a cancellation list in the hopes you can get in sooner.
Seems like a CT Scan would've been more appropriate given your symptoms, but I'm not a doctor. I agree with the others, though - back to the ER you go. Are you passing stool at all?
Flagyl made me vomit like no other. I won't take it anymore.
I'm so sorry about the lack of care you've received from your GI & Hospital. Good luck to you!
Flagyl made me vomit like no other. I won't take it anymore.
I'm so sorry about the lack of care you've received from your GI & Hospital. Good luck to you!
Yes I am passing them, but my stool is just shooting right out of me. I feel like I'm going to throw up every ten minutes. Is that the Flagyl? Also feel like I'm having heartburn. It's hard to stay strong sometimes, I feel like I'm always crying now. I'm just scared to go back to the ER because I don't want them wasting my time and money again.
I don't know what's going on, but for me, the Flagyl was the cause of all my nausea. However, you may have something else going on that's also causing it. I don't know what to suggest to you, except that I'd think your life is worth more than your money (although I genuinely understand not wanting to waste money at the ER). I'm sorry you feel so terrible.
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I'm sorry, Zebrina. I hope that they actually help you out this time!
theOcean
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I really hope you get the help you deserve and you can start to feel better soon!
Same with me!!!
So my doctor finally did something and got me in to do a cat scan on Friday. I went home after and lied down. They said I wouldn't know the results until the middle of next week but I got a call and they told me to go to the emergency room and they were going to admit me because I have an obstruction. So you all were correct! I was so relieved but bawling at the same time, I have never really hospitalized for my Crohns except for colonoscopys and tummy pain so it was a big deal. I get here and they put a tube down my nose and throat.. By this time there was throw up all over myself, the student nurse, and the nurse. I couldn't stop throwing up from this thing. They put me in a normal room and said I would be here a few days. With no food or drinks they are trying to drain out all the gas and nasty stuff in there and I've gotten out ALOT. It looks so nasty. I'm having really bad chest pain I think it's from the tube though. So they have been giving me morphine a zofran through my IV. I've lost so much weight. Doctor came in and said they are trying to stay away from surgery because sometimes it could make it worse. So they are pumping me out for a few days. Other doctor said I am going to have to get surgery soon so maybe in a few weeks or months. For the moment they took me off Humira and put me on a steroid. I'm just so happy they got me in, if only they would have listened to me two weeks ago!!!!
Sorry so long haha
they are trying to drain out all the gas and nasty stuff in there and I've gotten out ALOT. It looks so nasty. I'm having really bad chest pain I think it's from the tube though. So they have been giving me morphine a zofran through my IV. I've lost so much weight. Doctor came in and said they are trying to stay away from surgery because sometimes it could make it worse. So they are pumping me out for a few days. Other doctor said I am going to have to get surgery soon so maybe in a few weeks or months. For the moment they took me off Humira and put me on a steroid. I'm just so happy they got me in, if only they would have listened to me two weeks ago!!!! Sorry so long haha
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I'm so glad to hear you finally got treated! I really hope the obstruction manages to clear without surgery -- that would be lovely. If it does, they can hopefully just treat the (possible) narrowing that caused it with dilation, which I think is the least invasive option if I'm remembering right. Resection would only be if that fails.
I hope that you're feeling better soon. :hug:
Also going to move this to the Strictures & Obstructions subforum, if that's all right!
I really hope the obstruction manages to clear without surgery -- that would be lovely. If it does, they can hopefully just treat the (possible) narrowing that caused it with dilation, which I think is the least invasive option if I'm remembering right. Resection would only be if that fails.I hope that you're feeling better soon. :hug:
Also going to move this to the Strictures & Obstructions subforum, if that's all right!
I used to have to go to the ER every month or 2 for obstruction, so I feel your pain. That nose tube is a treat, should be illegal to do that to conscious people lol! It is mighty effective at decompressing the obstruction though, hope you clear up without having to have surgery. The steroids should help too. Sending good thoughts your way!
theOcean
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I totally feel you -- when I was sick last it was so hard on me mentally and emotionally too. Hopefully from here you'll just be getting better!
Does taking the tube out hurt? Or make you throw up? I'm so nervous for them to take it out but I need it out so I can eat!! I can't afford to lose any more weight. They are saying my stomach looks 100xs better than when it did so now it's the waiting game with them clamping the tube for four hours to see if I get sick or anything so fingers crossed!
so now it's the waiting game with them clamping the tube for four hours to see if I get sick or anything so fingers crossed!
DJW
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Hi Zebrina. I find the tube going in more difficult than coming out. It feels weird more than anything. Its very quick, 2-3 seconds and its out. I've never vomited when it comes out. Like you, I have puked on everyone and everything going in.
Enjoy your first meal.
Take it easy.
Dave
Enjoy your first meal.
Take it easy.
Dave
Well that's great to hear! They will probably monitor me tomorrow when they take it out, and keep me on a chicken broth and jello diet. I just want a big hamburger!!! I know that's not good for me but I feel like I could eat a cow. I have to keep it easy though or I'll land myself back in here.
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Glad you're getting treatment and starting to get better, Zebrina. I'd say the fact that you want to eat a hamburger is a good sign. Crossing my fingers for you that the tube will be out soon!
I know it's a bit late, but if you happen to need to be admitted again definitely bring up your dietary requirements with them.
My hospital will work to whatever reasonable dietary requirements you have whilst there. e.g. Vegetarian, religious customs; low fibre/residue, diabetic; lactose intolerant, celiac or whatever.
Glad to hear you're feeling well!
My hospital will work to whatever reasonable dietary requirements you have whilst there. e.g. Vegetarian, religious customs; low fibre/residue, diabetic; lactose intolerant, celiac or whatever.
Glad to hear you're feeling well!