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Posted 11/12/2010 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
just got them drawn today and both of them are not elevated at all. doc thinks my bleeding may be due to a fissure or hemmies. going maybe twice a day. they are formed but still having some blood. i asked him if he could do a c-scope just for peace of mind. should be a lot easier than a flex sig as i'll be knocked out right? as far as the lab tests can both of them be normal while in an active flare?
Posted 11/12/2010 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, mine were while bleeding like a stuck pig. I couldn't squat without bleeding sometimes, and had a 1.5 CRP. And the source wasn't fissures or hemmies.
Posted 11/12/2010 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
yes they can
Posted 11/12/2010 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
geez truth sucks!!
Posted 11/12/2010 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
I've never had elevated CRP or ESR and I've always had bad flare ups. I think a flex sig is easier than a colonoscopy, it only takes a few minutes and it would definitely go far enough to check for hemmies. Although it is not comfortable, it's faster and you don't need a driver, plus you don't feel out of it from the meds and you don't have to prep too much. I only had to do 2 fleet enemas before. A colonoscopy is almost a 2 day event because you have to prep all day before and then you're out of it the day after. Unless I needed to see my whole colon, I would opt for the Sig.
Posted 11/13/2010 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
yeah i feel i would just have more peace of mind getting the whole colon checked out. plus the drugs will feel nice too. i want to have a fart competition with the old timers afterwards.
Posted 11/13/2010 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
I recently did the same lab tests as you and my ESR was 8 which is in normal range. My CRP was elevated to over a 10. This is the first time it ever has been elevated though.
Posted 11/13/2010 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
Can I ask what ESR & CRP is? I've had none of those tests that I know of...

N/M found it googling..

Post Edited (Meemers) : 11/12/2010 9:57:53 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/13/2010 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
well i only went once yesterday and once today with no blood for the first time. maybe the UC just gets scared when a c-scope is mentioned? i think i'm going to go ahead and go through with it even if things continue to improve. can't hurt right?
Posted 11/13/2010 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
LOL...absolutely have the scope. As well, get a copy of the biopsy results.

I've never had my doc do blood tests to see if I was flaring or make comment without taking alook if it's doubtful. I have obvious flare symptoms, so it's never been questioned.

Has your doc not even taken a quick look to say whether you have hemmies or a fissure?

Are you at least on any rectal meds at this time?

q
Posted 11/15/2010 6:45 AM (GMT 0)
yes ma'am on the rowasa once a night. no quick look from the doc. i took a bend over in front of the mirror and didn't see anything obvious myself. guess we'll know for sure a week from now! any advice on the prep? i'm doing a split-prep since my scope isn't until 230 pm.
Posted 11/15/2010 6:54 AM (GMT 0)
I did the split prep last thursday for mine. I had a rough time drinking it but Ive been having stomach issues that involves vomiting after I eat/drink soo that didn't help. I didn't like the split because I knew I had to wake up and drink more of that crap. The first half I was supposed to drink in around 2 hours.....it took me 6...but the doctor on his findings sheet from my colonscopy said my bowel prep was excellent. So I guess it didn't matter it took longer. Im glad Im done with that LOL.

Good Luck!!
Posted 11/15/2010 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
Meemers -

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/esr/test.html

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/crp/glance.html
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