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Posted 10/25/2005 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Brett, sounds like you have a great doc.... very thorough. Interesting what he said about red meat and the stool sample. Mine never told me that. I'm sorry about your diagnosis heading towards IBD; I had no idea about the pain factor. I truly hope Entocort works for you. If I remember correctly I think I've seen Crohnies talk about it (but I don't think I've seen IBSers). I'm also glad to hear you got the correct med for your panic attacks... that is very important.
Going back to your stool sample.... Is your doc saying they can check for Crohn's that way (or am I reading your post out of context?)?
As for Quest Diagnositics.... If they can't help you then did your doc mention Prometheus Labs?

You have provided many interesting facts, thank you.
I will be thinking about you and pushing for your new meds to give you some relief. Take care.
Posted 10/25/2005 11:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi 7Lil, You got it, my bloodwork is going to Prometheus Labs. You got me thinking about the stool sample because we talked about so much, I may not be right on that. The no red meat thing might be for the bloodwork, but it is for a crohns test. I am so glad that you asked me this question, as if I'm wrong I may not be preparing correctly for my tests. Thank You. I will call him some time today and make sure I have that part right.
But either way, My old doc never told me anything along these lines... Catch your poop in this bag or don't eat anything after midnight for blood work... or try this med... I feel like I have a direction now and more importantly, I feel better informed.

I'll post back whatever he says later on today.
Thanks

Brett
AKA Gravymaster
Posted 10/25/2005 3:15 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Brett,
Glad I was able to jar your mind a bit. tongue   I've noticed that sometimes it helps your brain to process when you discuss things.

Man I hate those stool tests.  My doc never told me any technique, all she said was "Here, take this little cup and bring me back some poo.  Do you think you can go now?"  NO!  I was in total shock.  It took me a couple days to finally get the nerve to attemp my poo catching, and then another couple days to get over the trauma of that.  I wish you better luck.

As for Prometheus... they are good.  I got my IBD, Lactose & Celiac tests done from them.

Keep us posted on how you are doing and what is going on with your tests.

Take care.

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