Yes, it was a diagnostic laparoscopy. They didn't remove anything and left my stupid appendix in. I know its a simple procedure but it took me a really long time to bounce back and I was in my first...
Yes, I lost my favorite Uncle in his mid fifties to colon cancer a few years ago. I realize this could happen, it is just hard when you have months and months of feeling ok, then I just start...
I did find a place locally that specializes in testing for IBD disorders. They also offer the pill endoscopy, but the real issue will be insurance paying for it. Apparently a colonoscopy is a lot...
Thanks, I called my primary today and requested he put in for a referral to the gastroenterology office that specializes in IBD. I found some links online, for the miralax prep, hopefully they will...
Yes, I have been looking at some of the signatures for supplementation, good information and helpful. Interesting to know I am not alone in not tolerating synthetic sugars or sugar free. I ate some...
I don't know if it is completely irrational considering I did have exploratory surgery done (because ER docs are idiots), and was left with at least 2 scars and months to recover. I don't consider a...
This is definitely a real fear I have. On the other hand it is a reason I now avoid going to hospitals during a flare-up because I am afraid they will want to do more surgery. I would rather writhe...
Hello! I am new here, and I have never joined a forum before but I have been dealing with stomach issues all my life (I am now mid thirties). I am afraid to be officially diagnosed because I had some...