Please or to access all these features

Autoimmune disease

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Faecal calprotection & IBD

5 replies

mindutopia · 01/02/2021 15:21

Just looking to get some advice from those of you with IBD. I have been having abdominal issues for probably about 7 months now (I've also had periods of time in the past when I had similar issues, but it was short lived, a few weeks and then back to normal). The issues I've been having now though flared up in August and have been consistently bothering me since, particularly abdominal pain and tenderness, but I also do have bloating, reflux, loose stools, and oddly sometimes I have realised I also get a sore throat and almost like a burning sensation in my mouth (no ulcers, but it's the exact same feeling as when you eat a lot of pineapple and your mouth goes tingly and sore). The main issue has been abdominal pain, which flares up after certain things (like a day or two after I have any alcohol), spicy food seems to irritate it too.

Dr did lots of tests and my immunoglobulin A came back quite high (5 something when it should be

OP posts:
Islasmummy123 · 23/11/2021 12:37

Hey I see you havnt had any comment on this so I just wanted to give it a boost.. I am also struggling with abdominal pain ( mostly higher up in my abdomen) and noticed alot of mucus and a slight bit of blood in my stool once or twice. Stool sample sent to check for inflammation but worried sick about bowel cancer. I am only 29 Confused ... have u had any more news or clarification on your symptoms.?

Lou9817 · 13/08/2022 23:27

@Islasmummy123 hi I have been having bowel issues since January after having my second c section bloody mucus urgency to go the toilet this happens like once every 4/6 weeks so strange I had to do calprotectin test and my levels came back at 157 which he said are moderately raised I have a telephone consultation on the 24th with the hospital so hopefully I woll
be able to get somewhere as I’m so worried 🤦🏻‍♀️ Have you had any tests ??? Or seen anyone ??
hope ur all well x

Islasmummy123 · 14/08/2022 09:47

Hello.... I am sorry your having issues too!
I have currently had
Bowel inflamation test - normal
Bowel cancer screening - normal
Abdominal ultra sound - slightly enlarged spleen... aparently nothing to be concerned about.
Diatition app ...put me on fobmap diet... VERY difficult to do and very expensive.!
Waiting on another app with gastrointestinal doctor.

So I am now 11months in and no answers.
Still mucus stools and left upper abdo and left upper back ache about 20% of the day on a good day and 80% of the day on a bad.

Xx

Lou9817 · 14/08/2022 10:22

@Islasmummy123 that’s good then you have had all tests done and nothing is showing so take you had calprotectin levels tested too ?? Mine symptoms stopped for 3 months and started up again x

Islasmummy123 · 14/08/2022 13:05

Yes the imflamation one was called calprotectin.. but yes normal... yet still having issues on and off. Hoping one day I'll get to the bottom of it as pains can be very uncomfortable sometimes. Have you thought of ibs with it being kinda " flare ups" of it. ?? Xx

New posts on this thread. Refresh page