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Posted 12/4/2013 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
I just had a CT scan that showed edema and bowel wall thickening from my transverse colon, to my rectum. Today I had a colonoscopy and the report says I have IBS with severe colon spasms. In 2005 I had a colonoscopy which showed pan colitis. In 2008 I had another colonoscopy which showed a nonspecific colitis, and today it says no colitis but IBS with severe colon cramping. I was prescribed levbid. Has anyone else had this experience? Thanks for reading!!!
Posted 12/5/2013 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
I'm a bit confused lol If the scope said you had Pancolitis...Pancolitis is an IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) such as Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease (which are auto immune diseases)...there is no cure for these conditions btw. But it IS possible for you to have an IBD and be in remission but have IBS. In any of these scopes, did the doc say they seen any ulcerations? Little white sores in the large intestine? If so, Levsin will do nothing for you. Levsin is an anti-spasmodic but won't help if there are there any ulcerations in the large intestine. However, if there were no ulcerations found Levsin can help ease any abdominal discomfort. Personally I like Bentyl.
Posted 12/6/2013 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
In 2005 and 2008 were you treated for your colitis? It is possible that the thickening of the bowel wall is due to the old inflammatory disease which is not currently active.
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