I disagree that a small bowel series will "always" show Crohn's disease. I know many Crohn's sufferers (including myself) who have had multiple "normal" tests - including a small bowel series - only to find out with a pill cam that they did indeed have the inflammation and ulcerations associated with Crohn's disease. To say otherwise is irresponsible.
I agree with Irogers disagreeing. My son has Crohns disease. He has had two endoscopies, and MRI and MRE, and a recent colonoscopy all within the last year and a half. Each time the results come back "inconclusive". There have been markers for Crohns and Celiac's but not enough of either to state that he has one or both. But as we who have been dealing with this for any length of time, these results mean nothing because these diseases come and go. Unless one can have a daily endoscopy/colonoscopy (sounds like fun, doesn't it?), tests will most likely not be conclusive.
I agree with Irogers disagreeing. My son has Crohns disease. He has had two endoscopies, and MRI and MRE, and a recent colonoscopy all within the last year and a half. Each time the results come back "inconclusive". There have been markers for Crohns and Celiac's but not enough of either to state that he has one or both. But as we who have been dealing with this for any length of time, these results mean nothing because these diseases come and go. Unless one can have a daily endoscopy/colonoscopy (sounds like fun, doesn't it?), tests will most likely not be conclusive.
OMG! I understand the value of keeping a good diary to ascertain which foods might be exacerbating your IBD, but the whole diagnostic process seems so overwellming and physically challenging, I'm starting to think I can put up with a few accidents and the occassional adult diaper.
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I have had what my GI doc calls IBS for a number of years. Over the years it has gotten to the point where most days I have cramping in my upper stomach all day!!! Bowel movements do not ever help this symptom. I am on Align for that problem. I am in constant pain with my stomach though. I have to force myself to do anything. I recently had and endoscopy and my Gi doc said that is still what he believes it is. I have tried all of the anti-spasmatic drugs. I am still in pain. I had CT of abdomen about 2 years ago. Nothing. Can someone please help me? Know of someone who can? Some other GI that is into new therapy perhaps?
HELP!
there is a good doctor in mumbai (india) by the name of tariq patel. u can go and consult him.his phone # is +919820064374 and email is tariqpatel@hotmail.com