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Posted 12/8/2011 11:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hello. I have had IBS and Ulcerative colitis for 17 years . I take tylenol w codeine so i am not in the bathroom all day and I only take prednisone when i flare. I am on anti depressant and anti anxiety due to this disease. I have been putting off my bloodwork..I am in fear of something being wrong w my liver due to these meds or something wrong in general . My colonoscopy was fine, but i cant help feeling this way . I do not ant bad news before christmas. Please help me to feel better and get my dam bloodwork done!!!   
Posted 12/8/2011 1:12 PM (GMT 0)
Why do you think something bad is going to show up in your bloodwork? Having our blood checked frequently is a way to stem complications. Wouldn't you want to know that you are healthy for Christmas? There may not be anything wrong and if you have your bloodwork done before Christmas, than that can be a huge relief in itself and you can truly enjoy the holiday.
Posted 12/8/2011 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
Understandable, but the only way you know is to have it done. And as Sherry said...a huge relief.

Ups and downs in blood tests don't mean something horrible is wrong. Our liver enzymes usually fluctuate somewhat anyway.

Can you not taks the 5ASA (mesalamine) oral/rectal?

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Posted 12/8/2011 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
I always worry too that bloodwork or some other test will reveal something bad. So how I look at it is: If there is something bad going on, it is happening whether or not I take the test. If I find out about it, it is better because then I can do something about it.
Posted 12/8/2011 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
downs, i always look forward to bloodwork because i love seeing what's in my blood! it's good to know when things are good and bad. good so you can go on with your life and bad so you can change it.
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