again !
I would love to hear from any Crohn's or UC sufferer who has experienced similar pain to DS post surgically.

Ileo-caecal re-section + (gut)lymphodectomy due to addenitis 29th July. Pain DS has experienced post surgically has been virtually nil since discharge. Having lived on Paracare (max dose/day) and either Codeine or Tramadol, this has been nothing short of a miracle.

However, last night, laughing produced a significant "stinging" sensation in the upper left hand abdominal quadrant, just below the ribs. Pain continued until bed time, requiring Paracare. Pain woke DS during night. Trip to Dr to be reassured probably release of abdominal scar adhesion, not to worry, return if it worsens.

Now 24 hours on, and DS no better, but no worse.

I can't help wondering if this is something to do with the spleen and lymphatic system given the position of the pain.

I am not panicing at all, but would be interested to know if anyone has experienced anything similar ?

Thanks

Camom here updating responding to my own query

We returned to the GP re the below and were re-examined. She was surprised to see us back, but concerned. Surgeon was contacted and due to lack of any other warning signs, the consensus was huh ? - don't know. Nothing to worry about

As for possible explanations - Theories are :1.It could be scar adhesions 2. It could be a "new" area of pain related to Crohn's ulceration/inflamation of the bowel (unlikely given examination of the small intestine, but possible) 3. It could be related to the gut "re-settling" (apparently, gut detests being handled and will continue to make this objection known for quite some time. Also, in addition to this, having being removed from its normal position and replaced, it will take time to resettle and find a home again through peristalsic action)

The pain has continued intermittently since my last post and since 2 x trips to GP. Pain as at times required codeine to control. DS has also had consultations with the gastro. and the surgeon who displayed great humour and stated this was one of the times when as a specialist you had to smile and nod politely and say no idea !

Anyway, thought I would post a "conclusion" for future reference for anyone else in the same boat