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Crohn's for 2 years, calprotectin low symptoms returned

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I have Crohn's for 2 years. Colonoscopy was clear , but when we did capsule endoscopy on the last part of the small intestine 7 small ulcers were found. Current therapy is 6MP. I was doing great for few months , but then all of sudden some symptoms returned (I was eating everything even some lactose) . I had semi formed stool light color(brown/yellowish) , not urgency just one day I had urgency. I have bowel movements every second day. I took probiotic which made things worst. (Bad idea for the probiotic because it never worked for me). My calprotectin is the lowest level ever like 19. Usually is 100-200 range.

I will have regular follow up capsule endoscopy in few weeks , but my questions is if anyone had any experience like this.

I have to watch what I eat. Mostly I eat meat, white bread. I was even able to return some weight , but I'm afraid I can go down again if I have to do diet.

Blood results were as well fine, iron at good level , liver counts etc. I have being stressed a bit , maybe it could aggregate my condition.

I have extra gas in the morning. I have to remove coffee as well again.

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jackdup

stress definitely negatively effects my Crohns.

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Malachy12

You could have IBS too. I have and it can be confusing but diet and stress very important factors that can impact symptoms.

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It was something temporary, because the scope didn't show any inflammation.

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