Has anybody with crohns had to quit their job because of the bathroom trips.I've had crohns for 30yrs and have had 10 bowel resecs.Ilove my job but as i get older this crohns gets harder to deal with[min/25 times/day for bathroom]
Apr 06, 2011
bowel frequency post surgery by: Liz
It is a shock isnt it? I've had Crohn's for 5 years and have had my colon removed and over a metre of small bowel and frequency is a major problem for me too. I visit the toilet on average 15-20 times a day. They didnt tell me quite how bad it would get prior to surgery so it came as quite a shock. I find Imodium is ok and does lessen loo visits but once it wears off things are even worse so I keep use of it to when I absolutely have to go out somewhere. My doctors are looking at doing a stem cell transplant which have had good results in trials overseas so there is hope on the horizon for people like us.
I do hope things improve for you - its a tough disease to live with.
Apr 05, 2011
increased frequency by: kelly
Hi, I am 30, and have crohns for past 10yrs, I have just had major bowel surgery. I can definitely feel for u because I go to the bathroom frequently and the urgency is quite severe. I have 3 young children so trying to fit everything around this is a strain but u do adapt but it does leave u exhausted. I am taking loperamide which slows things down some what, its the useful thing that helps at present. Take care.
Mar 29, 2011
i'm the same by: Anonymous
I am the same as you got Crohns and go to the toilet 8-10 times a day, and that is a normal day when I am having a flare up it's much worse, but chin up you learn to deal with it :)
Jan 25, 2011
going to bathroom so much by: susie
My sister started taking imodium and it has helped her, also probiotics.
She does not go as often.
good luck
susie
Jan 24, 2011
Bathroom by: Anonymous
My friend, I have Crohns for going on 25 years, Have most of my Intestinal Tract Small & Large (Lost a little of both a few years back) and still go 6-8 times a day. With that I am stable and able to work, just need to be aware of it. Hang in there.
