Question I have been diagnosed by colonoscopy and biopsy to have crohns. Are these tests definitive? Is there any other tests I could ask for to identify CD? I have been given Asacol. Do I need to take it daily indefinitely even if my symptoms are mild? My pathologist suggested it was segmental colitis and my G.I. said it was Crohn's.
Thank you.
Answer Hello Stew,
You MUST take the medication whether you are having an attack or not! Asacol is an anti-inflamatory medication and without it, you will be assured to get worse.
I do not understand why they preformed a biopsy...may I ask what tissue they took? The best way to detect CD is via a CT scan. Colonoscopy is usually done once diagnosed. But doctors do what they feel is best.
Please be sure to take the medications your GI has and will eventually have you on. If not, you could get worse and possibly lose your life. CD is nothing to fool around with and medications can help you live a normal life.
