Hi all, I thought I would update everyone following my posts a few weeks go about my problems with fissures, fistulas, abscesses and frequent bowel movements of mucus. I saw my surgeon today and it...
Thank you all – this makes a lot of sense. I feel like I’ve been going round in circles – I think my GP’s expectation is that the CSR orders the necessary tests so we can move forward with getting a...
Yes I’m in the UK and I’ve seen this consultant before as he’s the same person who has seen to my fissures and fistula. I’m considering A&E if it gets worse but to be honest my biggest fear is not...
Unfortunately I can’t get in to see my consultant any sooner – all his clinics up until my appointment are overbooked – and I would rather stick with him as he’s one of the best. My GP hasn’t been of...
Hi all I've posted before about problems with fissures and fistula's which won't heal. I haven't been diagnosed as my colorectal surgeon has been occupied with operating on my fistula - which has...
I can’t remember what type of IV iron I was given but I remember the dosage was 2500mg – which according to the Haematologist is the maximum dose – I had 4 of these to get my hb levels up to 12 –...
I decided to go and see my Dr instead of my surgeon as he is ridiculously busy and I felt too guilty to hassle him about something so trivial in the grand scheme of some of the other more serious...
Thanks for all the replies. I see my surgeon at the end of June for my follow up appointment. It was meant to be a 6 week follow up but he's hugely popular and its the earliest appointment they have....
Hi folk I have a quick questions for those of you that have had a fistula/ have knowledge of the issue. I'm now 4wks post op for a fistulotomy (I wash any to have the flap as I've had the seton and...
Thanks for all the replies and useful to know – I’m really hoping that it finally heals this time. No it’s only been treated with surgery – I’ve had a round of antibiotics but my Doctor tries to...
HI all I’m new to this site and forum and like many newbies I come with a few questions. I haven’t been diagnosed with Crohn’s but my Dr suspects it due to a long history of up to 10 BM a day,...