Hey Kitt, The most accurate test for Crohn's is an MRI. A colonoscopy can't see the entire bowel. I don't know what a SBFT is. Also, an MRI is least invasive. No tubes going inside, no radiation....
I have right side lower abdominal pain most of the time, diareaha, rashes, mouth sores, weight loss, nausea, loss of appetite, right side hip pain, and my brother has it as well (we are not in...
Oh, I don't think I have H. polori, I had a blood test and it came back neg., but I understand it isn't always accurate. Celiac disease has also been ruled out....
I have had tubes down my nose before and they had to hold me down. I didn't mean to pull it right back out but it was my reflexes - it was painful the way I did it! That would be my only concern. I...
My GI doc is great. He has made things happen right from the get-go. It was my family doctor that I had issues with, her intern and another intern at her office. I went in once sincerely thinking I...
Oh Denise, One other thing, When I referred to medication - I was wondering if you had to stop all medication? I understand you have to stop PPI's but what about medication for other things? Thanks...
Funny, I was telling my friend who took me to the endoscopy that I am like a kid you take to the doctor and they suddenly feel fine. I wasn't actually feeling fine but it was considerably better than...
thanks Denise for getting back to me so quickly. I have a few more questions about the Ph test. So does the test just monitor acid and nothing else?? You mention that you wont be able to use anything...
Hey I had my endoscopy done today and they found a hiatal hernia (excuse the typing still loopy from versed). I also had inflamation in my stomach. I havent had any luck yet with the diagnosis of...
okay, good to know. I am so glad it worked for you! Great to hear positive stories :)...
Hi Couchtator, ya, that is exactly what happened. My appointment wait with him was shortened by a month b/c someone cancelled. While the nurse was scheduling the endoscopy he jokingly said I'll...
Thanks Wolfie40 I have had stomach problems my entire life. I had an ulcer when I was 6 and remember the barium swallow as I had thrown the first one up on the tech. I stopped eating several times...
FOUR??... wow.. my7pinecones!!! Can I ask what factors they take in to consideration when they decide between open vs. lap? I remember reading on here something to do with previous surgeries and scar...
I agree, "this is just not right"... Seems like the common denominator in all of it is your surgery... Someone once told me that I am the expert on myself... I hope you find the GI with the right...
Thank-you everyone for your replies. I have been diagnosed with GERD for around 2 years so the actual diagnosis isn't new. I was diagnosed simply with medical trials. I was on a lot of Rinitidine for...
Thank- you firemedic - I totally understand your wish for me not having to stay in this forum and I appreciate that after all the stories I have read. My GI is taking care of my GERDS first so my MRI...
Hi everyone! I cant say if I have Crohn's as I am in the process of being tested for this. I have had extensive blood work and am malnurished. I also have GERD and this could also be the cause as I...
Hi everyone, I have GERD and have had a few tests already which has confirmed it. I recently had blood work as my GI doc also thinks I might have Crohn's - my brother has this (common for siblings to...
When I was younger I had my wisdom teeth removed in an office and i remember waking up during the procedure. I don't remember seeing anything (they told me after they put Vaseline on my eyes and...
Okay .. now I am a little worried as my doctor just upped my omeprazole (prilosec) 40mg. I am new to this drug as I was taking Ranitidine for awhile, went off and on until it stopped working....
just did a quick search someone suggests "homopathic product called zypan" again...I know nothing about iT (oops sorry, didnt know we couldnt post links to sites...) :blush:...
Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that some experts believe causes ulcers along with additional stomach ailments. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicobacter_pylori Here is somewhere to start...
Hi Ailie, Sorry you are having such a difficult time with the gallstones. One would think it would get better after removal... The ultrasound I had yesterday was for my pelvic area. My hip hurts a...
it is funny you mention the cold water tip - I use to be an avid runner and I read somewhere that if you drink room temperature water - you wont need to expel it as quick as you would drinking cold...
Hi Allie I am glad you asked this question because I am also having difficulty with eating. I hope someone answers b/c I spend a lot of the time researching this and all I find is what not to...
Hey Sarah, I am new here as well. Also from Ontario, Canada! (Hamilton/Dundas area). Just wanted to say good luck with your surgery...
Hi Ratmom, I have Gerds and have not been diagnosed with barretts however have seen websites for Barretts in these posts. Oranges (anything citrus) is bad for Gerds so I am sure they are bad for...
Hi I am new here as well. I am 37 y/o and have had reflux for approx. 10 years, of and on medication. For the past 2 years it has become more serious and have been diagnosed with GERDS. I use to take...