Hello! I am not sure how much help I will be but yes, I do have the side that radiate to my back pain. To the point I need narcotics to decrease the pain. I have been told that the pain is because my...
I met with my doctor and she said that all of my tests came back normal but that didn't change the fact my left colon isn't working properly. She has me on Miralax 1x per day and a fiber pill...
Leslie, Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing your experience. I agree, you have to be your own advocate. I have been for almost 3 years and that is why I am now at the Mayo Clinic. I...
Hello! I made it to Mayo and I have to tell you that the clinic is amazing and I feel that I will be well taken well care of here. However, I do have a question for any of you that have taken the...
I wish I had a good word for you on recommending a GI doc in Columbus, Ohio but I have seen many and they all had a different idea which leaves the patient wondering what the heck they should do. I...
Hi Leslie! I wish I had an answer for you but I don't know enough about that yet. I too, had the Sitz Marker study. All 24 of mine were retained in my colon as well. 5 in the sigmoid colon and 19 in...
Hi Sarahann! As I read your post, it made me sick. I know exactly how you feel because your story is a reflection of my own. I have been sick for almost 3 years and have had a series of problems...
I appreciate all of your responses. My thanks to everyone. I have researched strictures and the options, surgery being one of them. I have had 3 abdominal surgeries so I am somewhat prepared if I...
Hi Mammers and Fruitgirl! Thank you very much for sharing your experience with Mayo. You have found me on a very bad day. This really helped pick me up. I have been trying very hard not to take any...
If it makes you feel better to have a suppository for the weekend then call the Dr. Sometimes I find it I just have the meds in case I need them, it helps me relax a bit and don't even end up needing...
Congrats to you! Good luck on the exam :)...
I head to the Mayo March 1st. They told me to plan on being there for 5 - 7 days. My parents, God love them, are taking me. This is the time of life I anticipated taking care of them. I agree, it...
Just a portion but the 2nd opinion surgeon I went to (which was referred by my surgeon) doesn't believe it is a stricture and wanted to go into a total different direction. Although he never reviewed...
I don't understand. I am sorry, what is bump? Thanks!...
My dr put me on 1 glass of Miralax a day. It has only been 4 days and have not seen a change yet but I understand it works well. I am still hopeful. Good luck!...
I am so happy for you! I pray you continue down this positive, feelin' good path!...
Hello All! For 2+ years I have suffered from ischemic colitis, ulcerative colitis and intussception. Now, in the past 3 - 4 months everything has locked up hardly going to the bathroom at all due to...
My heart hurts for you. No, it is not just you and you are not going crazy. I have not been on the prednisone but I think when someone goes through this it is truly difficult and hard to deal with. I...
I too, use Align. It has helped me. Not too sure about the Activia. I have heard from a friend that took it, it gave her really bad diarrhea and it has a good deal of sugar in it. Hope everything...
Thanks to both of you (songlady and calm-on-the-outside). You both made me laugh. I saw my family Dr. this past Monday and she told me she was afraid I was going to have to accept this and learn how...
Do NOT give up. You will get through this..we are all here for you. Do try the probiotics (I use Align and it has helped me). Food for me - its really a guess..something simple like a scrambled egg,...
Hello! I too, had blood in my urine. At first it was all blood (passing as urine), no pain. Was given Cipro which I thought got rid of it because I couldn't see any blood. However, when i was...
I have never joined a forum before but find myself needing to know I am not alone. I have a huge support system of family and friends and as much as I know they worry and hurt for me I need to talk...