No, I have no copies of any blood tests from that period. The doctor passed away. It was long before computer records....
I was one of those few who got cancer from 6MP and Remicade. I took Asacol immediately after diagnosis. However, I had a reaction to it that actually made me worse, more bms and more blood. I went...
I would highly recommend you contact the big three manufacturers of ostomy supplies and have them send samples. They are generous with them. Coloplast, Convatec, and Hollister. Had my ileo five years...
I am currently dealing with a parastomal hernia with small bowel loops through it. So far I have only dealt with partial blockages. I spoke with my surgeon recently and he prefers to wait a while and...
Although I was on a high dose of Synthroid, my blood work showed I was still hypothyroid even though I had hyperthyroid symptoms. I'm currently on Cytomel and have been for 35+ years. As soon as I...
I was originally on Synthroid. My body did not metabolize it and I was taking a high dose but it was not showing up in my blood work, although I had symptoms of being hyperthyroid. My body hates me!...
Did your surgeon have you put antibiotic ointment on the anal wound? Mine did and it still took several weeks for it to heal completely. However, it does eventually heal unless there is an underlying...
I have a daughter with a j-pouch. She has pouchitis from time to time. Her doctor had her on Cipro long term. It cleared it up. Hang in there. It gets better. :)...
I have a permanent ileostomy and I would recommend he see a Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse. The hospital where he had the surgery done should be able to connect you with one. There is also a web site,...
Thanks for the input! With my permanent ileostomy, my numbers are never consistent with any blood work. Dehydration is always just a step away for me. With my blood being so concentrated, some...
I apologize for this being lengthy. Thirty-nine years ago I was near a myxedema coma. It was seven months after the birth of my last child. I was hospitalized for five days. I left the hospital on...