The diagnosis isn't really a mistake, but the pathologist has to make a call whether they see dysplasia or if it is just damage from inflamation. The doctor explained that they tend to be...
I had been preparing myself for what looked like inevitable surgery due to dysplasia found in my colonoscopy back in May. I sought out a second opinion, had another colonscopy in August, which found...
The tough thing for me is that I am not feeling sick right now and don't have to go to the bathroom more often than normal. This surgery for me is for the cancer risk and not the pains of the...
I am starting to do more research. I had never even heard of dysplasia until today and I found out I had those biopsies to check for it since 2005. My old doctor didn't seem worried about it, or at...
Recently changed GI doctor and had a colonoscopy done 3 weeks ago. I had waited 2 years due to pregnancy. I have had pseudopolyps since 2005 that always came back negative for dysplasia. This doctor...
Before I was diagnosed with UC, I was really sick for over a month and my primary Dr. thought I had a stomach bug from my vacation to Mexico. He had me on an antibiotic and told me to drink tea and...
My husband won't let me touch popcorn anytime for fear I'll flare up. Sometimes I sneak a few kernels and chew them really well. I miss it! I love cola and still drink some, but I hate diet drinks...
My urgencies were always right at the door of wherever I was, home, work, the mall, on vacation. It didn't matter how long the trip was, as soon as I was almost there, I had to race to the toilet as...