In early July, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease following a month of acute diarrhea and several years of non-specific GI symptoms (really, really bad gas, bloating, pain in the RLQ). I had a bad experience with the GI that diagnosed me, as she wasn't listening when I told her that Lialda drastically increased my symptoms. So, I switched GI docs and had my first appointment today. The new GI tells me that he can't believe they diagnosed me with Crohn's from looking at the biopsy results and my symptoms. He believes a more accurate diagnosis is microscopic colitis (probably lymphocytic). I am completely blown away, as I have come to accept the Crohn's diagnosis and I think it makes sense based on other symptoms that I've had (extreme fatigue, joint pain, the pain in the RLQ). These other symptoms date back to my teenage years, although they've gotten worse with the current flare I'm having). I agree with the new GI that the biopsy results don't scream Crohn's disease...but I'm just not sure I should be accepting of his new diagnosis. Crohn's really seemed to make sense and fit with all of these other symptoms I've had. The new GI does not know what to think of these other symptoms and wants to refer me on to other specialists for the joint pain and fatigue issues. He wants to treat the GI stuff with Immodium. Has anyone gone through a change in diagnosis? I don't want to get my hopes up, as this GI made it seem as though it should be a relief to be diagnosed with microscopic colitis versus Crohn's. He said I would not have to take medications for the rest of my life--no Humira or Remicade. No need to worry about surgery...
Thoughts?
Thoughts?