maybe it's individual ... as in... if one has sibo bacteria, one does better with low carbs. i can usually tell what i feel best eating. i like dr kaufman's diet....
I guess it's hard confirming LPR, isn't it? I went for a videostroboscomy and the dr said i didn't need one... he wanted to sell me voice lessons at $350 a lesson but who has that kind of money? Plus...
I got my peptest results. They showed in one sample out of three had a low score of Pepsin. Not sure what to make of this. Would ANY pepsin confirm LPR? I have hoarseness, trouble taking a full...
Hi there, i seem to have gotten LPR after a cold about 5 months ago and it's never gone away. Sore throat, hoarse, etc. I cannot talk for long without losing my voice. I cannot tolerate ppis. I am...
Thanks everyone! i get it -more- now. They also said NO BATHS for a week. (say what?) I appreciate all the input. I find this a friendly, helpful forum. to all. enjoy your day, everyone....
Thanks, everyone. No one has told me not to take a shower. But they said, WAIT A WEEK before a bath or hot tub. Since this is a crucial part of my daily routine i am curious does anyone else have...
Curious: could others tell me how long they wait until they take a *bath* after an epidural or facet block? forget the hot tub part if need be. thanks!...
thanks! i want a new MRI! it's not possible that everything cleared up. i will talk to the dr. i am seeing him on the 20th. or at least his opinion. and a referral to a radiologist for a neutral...
so sorry you are having all that horrible pain! it makes me terrified to get my wisdom tooth pulled. my partner is getting one pulled in about two weeks... always a risk i suppose. were there any...
thanks, i have many other issues in addition to this; would love to not use any opiods or any pain meds but don't think topicals can reach all the places it needs to! appreciate all the input so much....
many thanks, maybe the radiologist didn't want to comment because the older one was done at a different facility. I'd like a second opinion. or maybe they screwed up. yesterday getting my procedure...
thanks. Both MRIs are state of the art - new, so i suspect that it's the radiologist, and i need to get my MRI disk converted so that the second place can do a valid comparison at the facility. Or...
I had a lumbar MRI in Sept 2013 and one in 2014, about a year apart. One shows more damage than the other, which is practically normal. Just a mild bulge at l4-l5. They were done on different MRI 1.5...
I would not underestimate the pain the ringing in the ears causes. Perhaps you could try to find other meds. Not all meds will cause ringing. I for one never take aspirin. The ringing adds so much...
I am not a dr but i had a few wrong diagnoses on the way to the correct diagnoses. maybe you could get a second opinion? they thought the pain in my upper back was "trigger points", and in my hands...
When i had trigger thumb surgery it took about a month for the pain to really settle down. Hope this helps....
The procedure was for a diagnostic injection; i've had two so far, one to the low back and one to the neck. had the low back one yesterday. thanks everyone for your input. i wish i could understand...
thanks for the heads up on incompentent trainers, sounds like the one i got! i am feeling much better about crossing over to the PM person. A little scared and also sad because i have been with my...
Hi there, Topamax is an anti-convulsant. I tried Gabapentin and it gave me bad diarrhea that led to hemorrhoids and then fissures. And procedures for the hemmies and lots of pain there too! From the...
Hi there, i had the misfortune of lifting weights that were too heavy, courtesy of of an incompetent trainer, almost 6 months ago, which caused disk problems in my neck and lower back. Since then, I...
Hi there, My dr. suggested I wait a week after I get my diagnostic facet injections. (She'll probably say the same thing regarding epidurals or any other procedures I may get in the future.) When I...
Going to a university doctor is a great idea, Guardian. Thanks. ~~~...
Hi Ambling, good point about a GP. a GI would definitely know more! my question was, are there GIs who use flex sigs? i guess i wasn't clear enough~! thanks~...
I am curious... for those who had a flex sig, or might know, how do i even find a dr. who does flex sigs any more? yes i know "my GI" does them in a center where he charges almost as much as for a...
Well, obviously it's an individual decision, colonoscopy or flex sig or not. Personally if i could get away with "not" that's what i'd pick... why not just try more aggressive measures, since he...
here is a link to someone's account of a perforation... very scary! and the statistics he found. ps i read all three links to "wolverine" http://roarofwolverine.com/archives/2772 (think i'll be...
Yikes, seakyline, that's scary. yes making the trip to the right one (finding the right one) is everything!!! I travel quite a distance to 2 of my docs, i was just thinking about that today. When you...
Hi, hateuc, i totally agree with you, hence the attempted pushback all along for a flex sig. couple problems. 1) there are only 2 drs. in Marin on my insurance plan, (well my dr. is part of a large...
Hi all, i thought i would report the results of my meeting. first of all, the GI was so nice and explained everything to my satisfaction. I felt his patience and genuine interest in doing what was...
thank you all, will digest this thoughtfully <3 (heart)...
i think that the least extreme diagnostic test should be performed first. since the problem seems to be at the very end, he should start there. until he can convince me that a colonoscopy is worth...
Thank you!!! i have been doing research on colonoscopies and am going to see my GI on Wed. I will listen to his arguments but i am firmly resolved not to get one. I hope he listens to my needs. Don't...
thanks and related question, for those with proctitis, would a colonoscopy and prep cause flare? i would think so! i guess i am really scared of this and also infection and other complications....
that's interesting, i thought for a flex sig only enema was needed. thanks, wonder if other GIs have same rule?...
hi all, i am not in synch with my GI at all... he wants to give me a colonoscopy to see why i am having a flare in the rectal area for so long. just the thought of one makes me flare even worse. Why...
Elyte and Thorne lemon-lyme (whatever it's called) are two nice alternative eloctrolyte sugar-free drinks you can mix up yourself. they are very different in nature, but if electrolytes are your...
my GI can only see me on July 1... (wow, a long time from now, since i want to plan on traveling this summer.) he wants to do a full colonoscopy i believe, from talking to his nurse assistant ... i...
if dr. required i get one? would that be a problem procedure for someone with proctitis, or is that a fairly benign procedure? your experience? thanks...
thank you so much, everyone, this has been incredibly helpful. another ? ... it's been almost a month. should i schedule another visit? i don't recall what the followup instructions were. i do have...
appreciated......
thanks... i thought it might be drying to the tissue?...
there's only one way to find out? what's that other than by just doing it? or did i miss something? ps i am not doing much else other than using ice after a bm and sitting on ice which helps. many...
hi all, i was wondering, do (or might) antihistamines affect proctitis? suddenly dawned on me that they might. i take one every night for my dust mite allergy so i don't wake up sniffling, but these...
hi all, i have about 12 days left of my month supply of Canasa. I have seen about a 25% improvement, down from major flare but not near normal. being treated for proctitis. is this about on course? i...
thanks, everyone~ no i didn't have uc before the 2011 incident (if that's what it was) - it came soon after my ORegan hemmie procedure though which was needed after doctors gave me too many meds at...
Ok well here's the longer story, in Sep 2011 i had this hard bowel movement (bm) that caused excruciating pain. i went to my colorectal dr. because i had recently had my hemmorhoids stapled via the...
ok... i have to go now but i will come back asap and share the whole story, much appreciate this feedback!...
thanks! i find it interesting that your scope did not find inflammation, but you still have proctitis? can that be? i seem to go ok though i flip - flop around ... ie unpredictable to some extent....
Hi there, i was recently diagnosed as "maybe prostatitis" and given a month of canasa to see... (a longer story but i won't bore you all!) so far i haven't noticed much but it's only been 12 days....
yes. my friend suggested i get a flex sig before taking the meds. i think the doctor gave this to me thinking, let's see if this works... if it does, problem solved. I haven't taken it yet, still...