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irritability and crohns

by jennie
(UK)

My partner has suffered from this disease for many years and has a resection. He had a recent colonoscopy and seems ok in that department. He does suffer bloating after meals has gas, and sometimes painful constipation.

My question is does it affect you as a person because recently he has become extremely tetchy, irritable and has a tendency to look on the gloomy side of things which seems to be a newish event. In fact, i am seriously considering falling out with him because he keeps saying his head feels 'empty' - no idea what that means and falls asleep all the time - anyone?




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Feb 23, 2011
 I know how you feel.
by: Anonymous

My Husband also has Crohns but the diagnosis has only been for a year. He is also very touchy and snaps and the strangest things. I read online it could be from a vitamin B12 deficiency. He is also not at all interested in sexual activity which is hard for me since we just go married 6 months ago. What seems to be working lately for us in having him drink a energy drink called "boost" it’s filled with the vitamins someone with Crohns needs and it’s in a liquid form that helps him absorb it easier. This can help him get out of the depressed state. I really hope this is helpful to you and your marriage.
Feb 09, 2011
 low electrolytes, stress may affect your thinking
by: charlie

Hi Jennie,
I've been suffering mild effects of crohns for 15 years. The past year I noticed my head was kind of blank, finally this past month I had real problems with short term memory. Even though I was taking my vitamins, they weren't getting absorbed. Also stress intensified these symptoms. I got IV infusions of potassium and iron and I feel much better. Irritability may be helped by meeting fellow crohnies.

hope this helps,
Charlie

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