I threw it all out when she told me that I didnt have anything wrong with me "belly wise".. It's a very expensive med when you have no health insurance. In my case I have Medicaid Share of Cost and...
I have not been diagnosed with Crohns Disease but I was wondering if you experiece this with CD... I stopped taking Asacol because the Dr. said that after a Colonoscopy and Upper GI and SBS that I...
This is what the GI has done.. Bloodwork-Sedementation rate almost at 50. White blood cells slightly elevated. Colonoscopy- Clear Upper GI and Small Bowel Series- Clear That's it?! From those 2 tests...
Thanks everyone!...
How about an Upper Endoscopy? Is that different?...
**I have also noticed some small red pieces (That look like undigested tomato or something similar) in my stools.. Not in every one of them but in some.. What could this be? I dont eat tomato or red...
Hey everone! So I did my Colonoscopy- clear. Upper GI and SBS- Clear. NOW WHAT? Does that mean that I dont have anything? I have an appt this Thursday to discuss whats next.. Have any of you ever...
I went to the Dr yesterday and they wouldnt see me because they raised my share of cost again and I would have had to pay $800 to be seen. Therefore, I will no longer be able to see my GI until that...
Thanks :o)...
It has subsided a bit.. But if I get it again I am going to have to go to the Hospital :(...
Omg.. Ok so, this morning I had a bout of diarrhea. Just once today. And it's 1:55pm now (Im in Fl) and I have this REAL bad cramping pain in both sides of my abdomen, going more towards my...
Last night all hell broke loose :shakehead: I got severe diarrhea and cramping and then afterwards I got dizzy and had back pain.. I was fine all day Saturday! I just dont get it. I am on Asacol and...
Actually, no Im not.. I am Puerto Rican and I have tan skin with dark brown hair. NiceCupOfTea---Every time I go to the Dr. my blood pressure is low but they hardly ever seem concerned by it. I have...
Zanne-- My doctor just got all of my bloodowork back a couple of weeks ago. Everything was ok except for my Sedimentation Rate (38) and my White Blood Cell Counts were 1 point higher than normal. I...
Does anyone else ever get this? My diarrhea has been in control since I started taking Asacol ( I get bouts every now and then ) but even if its a normal BM I get dizzy after.. Lately I've had a lot...
Hi everyone. I have had these symtoms for a couple years now. Here they are: Aches and pains in bones, some tingling/numb feeling in left hand every once in a while, when getting up from bed in the...
How do Rheumy's test you for these? I am going to be referred to one soon for my bone aches and I was curious if it's a blood test or more like an X Ray? Also, When they do ache it's usually around...
Just curious.. When is it necessary to have Chemotherapy with CD? Is having a Chemotherapy treatment necessary with CD? Do you lose your hair? I have heard of FOLFOX but dont know the side effects.....
They didnt give me any results right after.. The Dr. was only concerned asking me if anyone in my family had Crohn's Disease.. I answered "No". He said that when he finished the procedure that...
LOL that's true.. BIG mess.. Well, I am sure I will figure everything out on Monday.. Thanks!...
I think this is the test she was referring to. She explained it as a Colonoscopy through my mouth. They insert a camera that follows through to my small intestine... Is that an Endoscopy?? If so,...
Her specific words were an Upper GI and a Barium Enema.....
Nanners-- The nurse at the hospital said that I would be put to sleep for the Upper GI but I wasnt sure about the Barium Enema.....
I was wondering if they give you the results for these right after you wake up, like they do in Colonoscopies? And also, are you awake for the Barium Enema?? Or are you asleep for both? Thanks!...
Hey everyone.. I just got home from my Dr.'s appt and she went over the Colonocopy results with me. They found that I had inlammation on the left side of my Colon, nothing else. The Biopsies showed...
She also went over the blood work results and my white blood cell count was elevted by 1 point and my Sedementation rate was 38, I think she said normal was in the low 20's??...
Thank you for all the support everyone! I called my Dr shortly after posting this and moved my appt up to today at 3pm. She discussed the results of the Colonoscopy.. Inflammationon the left side of...
I will make sure to let her know about these tests... I moved my appt up to today at 3pm.. Hopefully I will get some answers. Thanks again!...
I am in for an appt today at 3pm.. I will let everyone know what the Dr. says!! Thanks Fruitgirl for advising me to call the office! Hopefully I will get some answers....
Im calling them now to see if I can get in any sooner to see her.. Thanks! Ill let you know what they say.. I cant take this anymore....
Thanks for the support MMMNAVY-- I am crying because I just hate it when the Dr. asks me "How are you feeling"?? I feel like saying "DO YOU REALLY WANNA KNOW"?!!??! I just hate it. I dont like this...
I cant take the Lialda because Medicaid doesnt cover it. They were supposed to Prescribe me Asacol but havent called me back yet with any word on it and every time I call them they never have any...
Im so upset.. I had my Colonoscopy last Friday and after the Dr. said that he saw some inflammation in the left side of my colon.. Said it was "Colitis".. took some biopsies.. Everything came out...
Kmfdm-- It sounds like I have depression?? Actually, I think I am taking all this testing pretty well. I try to keep a smile on my face for my children so depression is not an option for me.. What is...
Imissicecream-- Wow our symptoms do sound alike.. Please keep my posted on what the new diagnosis is :) Good luck!...
Hair loss?? Ugh that's all I need :o( I know the side effects differ with every patient so hopefully this wont be the case with me.. thanks!...
Is anyone taking this medication? Does this make you drowsy? Can you drive while on this medication? My Dr. is going to prescribe it to me but I was curious about the side effects.....
OMG CrohnieToo-- The quote at the bottom of your reply is classic :) Love it! My family Dr. is an A**.. If it wasnt for me pushing to see a GI then I would have never seen one. Can I ask him to set...
Thank you all for your input and support.. I seem to be getting worse in symptoms :( Last night I was up at 3am having to run to the bathroom with diarrhea, didnt get to sleep until like 430am. Now...
I just have this horrible feeling that it is Crohn's.. Now I have to wait a full 2 weeks before I see my GI again to schedule the Upper GI.. What about the bone pain? Do I ask my Primary to refer me...
Hello everyone.. I entered this specfic forum because I want to know how you were diagnosed with Crohn's Disease? Let me tell you a little about my symptoms.. I have been suffering fr 9 months with...
I have not had any surgery since March of 2009 which was a Tubal. I am not on any meds because they do not know what I have yet, I waiting for the results from the Colonoscopy Biopsies and bloodwork....
Last night when I lay down on the sofa I had a pain in between my rib cages, right in the middle. It felt sore and hurt more when I exhaled. Now today I have the bouts of the diarrhea and I feel...
Quincy- I took off that I had MC from my signature because that is what the Dr. suspected that I had but he said he wouldnt know for sure until the Biopsy results came back in. About the cancer, I...
Jennifer- They said I had to go to the pharmacy and have them fax a "Denial" over to find out what other meds they can give me... Whatever that means. They just got my blood work and I have to wait...
Thank you so much MyUC.. I will stay optimistic and try and maintain my patience :o) Like you said, I am new to this and still very unaware about how long all of these procedures can take. Thanks...
It's hard for me to be happy with the way I feel, I have a lot of muscle pain/aches, blood and mucus in my stool.. I mean I know the inflammation is a part of it but I was just wondering if the...
I was just wondering if the Biopsy results can differ from what he saw through the Colonoscopy..? He said I had mild inflammation on my left side and that he took a Biopsy.. I wonder what this could...
Hi everyone! I had a Biopsy done when I had the Colonoscopy on Friday and I was wondering how long it takes for the results to come back in? How soon did you get yours? And also, can the Dr. find...