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Also not GI related, but I had the last of my heart testing yesterday, and now waiting for results. Never, never, never want to do that test again. I'd rather have a colonoscopy, including the prep, any day of the week, but think it wouldn't have been so bad without underlying health issues...

RosannaKate, I was told nothing dark colored at all or anything with red or orange food coloring because it can look like blood where there is none and/or make regular anatomy hard to see! You especially don't want to look like you have internal bleeding anywhere where there is none! I hope...

That is what I'm afraid of Ron, because I don't move very well and there is some question whether I'll be able to do it myself. But we shall see. I guess prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

Whew, I'm physically and emotionally exhausted. In addition to company today, I had my last day of wearing a heart monitor, and I've been at the cardiologist's office for one reason or another for four out of five days this week. The hardest test, however is a three hour nuclear stress test next...

Hugs to all of you wonderful people, I'm just sorry you go thru so much. I have to make this post short (for me :emot-q:) because I have company coming shortly. Sarah, my heart is aching for you right now, you sound totally miserable. Please know you have a lot of people behind you. As I've said...

If you change the cupcakes to cheesecake or pie, I'll be over soon...

I agree with Ron, you should go in sooner. Any time pain from somewhere in the body feels unbearable, it is time to get in as soon as you can. Pain is the body's way of telling you something is wrong. Depending on where you are in the world (type of healthcare system) and/or how busy that...

I'm not having a good day, Cat, I'll answer your question above later.

I'm so happy for you Cat at the prospect of LDN in the future! Actually, I'm almost jealous! Well, I AM happy for you, I wouldn't want to take that away, but just wish I could have it too, especially when I looked up the benefits and indications for it today. I only knew some people use it for...

I did some further research and found out that gastritis can come in many forms and is basically anything that causes inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach, including H-pylori. According to WebMD, gastritis is: "an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the...

Wildmtnhoney, when I googled "erythmatous mucosa" I found this "Erythematous mucosa of the stomach is a red, irritated lining within the stomach. This condition is generally seen when a patient has a diagnosis of gastritis..." When I had gastritis I was told in layman's terms after the scope...

Nice to "meet you" Rose, but very sorry it's under these circumstances. I'm also very glad you get anesthesia this time, my heart goes out to those who have difficulties or no sedation at all. Of course, the people that have the most difficulties with these scopes are generally those that have...

Aw, I'm sorry Cat and Ron! Being not well stinks, doesn't it? It's funny (ironic funny, not ha ha) how people can jump to assumptions, isn't it? Since I lost weight with some of my GI issues (I was overweight), everyone keeps telling me how great I look and that it must be nice to be feeling...

Just have to say I'm in the category of wanting to whine myself right now. I won't start to explain why because then I would never shut up. I just hope we all feel better.

Wildmtnhoney, how is your son now? I sure hope it was "just a bug" too. And Sarah, I'm glad you had somebody to talk to and help you, even if just for a moment. Sometimes those little moments are what gets us through. How is everyone (else also) doing these days? I haven't been on this thread...

That's funny, Cat! It's funny how something normally awful can be a blessing in disguise! Incidentally, I know I have a very small kidney stone, but according to two doctors not big enough to cause pain. The stone has to be big enough to plug the ureter from what I understand, which is what...

Wow, there are so many things I want to respond to here and just not enough time and space. I really appreciate the statement, Ron50, that "the greatest medical problem that we face on this board is stress and depression from not knowing anything." In fact, I think that is the crux of this...

Oh, MissLeopard, I'm sorry you had to have surgery, but I hope it gives you much needed relief. Hugs and hugs!

Are you hanging in there Sarah? We aren't going to let you be alone in whatever ailments you are going through. (Same goes with everyone here.) I just said another extra prayer for you, Sarah, specifically. Then I couldn't help but add the names of those of you I know from here.:ghug: I know...

Hi all. Had my appointment which left me with some mixed news, tired now, will tell more about it tomorrow. Hang in there everyone, with all you have going on. :ghug: