I have avoided my colonoscopy as long as I can. Been in remission almost one year. Convinced my GI to prescribe a short course of prednisone to ensure that I don't flare after. He prescribed 60mg...
I feel like a chicken when I have them. Last week at work, a car buff said he was going to work on his hemi. Told him that meant something different to me...
Sorry man. Appears no one is up to the challenge....
Do they still require you to have someone wait with you and drive you home if you go without sedation?...
Bummer to have a bad flare with pain. My most recent flare had plenty of blood and pain, too. Don't be afraid to ask for pain medicine. It can help with the pain, make it easier to sleep, and slow...
Diagnosed in 2003 by scope followed by a 7 day hospital stay. Fortunate to have had no major issues from then till Nov 2012. Colonoscopy in Dec 2012 followed by major flare up. No polyps or...
This summer I had a consultation about surgery with the university of Iowa hospital/clinic. Probably the best bet in Iowa. I met with Dr Elliot. Seemed like a very knowledgeable and understanding GI....
First of all, thank you to all who participate. This forum has been a great help. I am in the 9th month of my flare. Feels like I am slowly getting there. Seems like I am learning how to poop all...