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  1. misspeeps

    Good results from EUA..not cancer!

    I had a EUA on weds (19th) and the phoned me the next day and said that what they found didn't look like cancer- obviously they cant state a definate NO till biopsies return but the fact the surgeon didn't think it looked like it, is a breath of fresh air for me :) They have said that there was...
  2. misspeeps

    Do any of you ever take laxitives?

    I have been told that because I take so much morphine I need to take laxitives regularly to keep everything flowing as it were. I started two nights ago and today experienced full blow loose BMs, like water. I have barely eaten over the past few days so I dont even know where it all came from...
  3. misspeeps

    How do you sleep?

    Tummy has been so so bad today that I'm having to resort to laying on the floor with my head on the bed (it's a low bed) surrounded by pillows so I have no pressure anywhere on my lower half. I take slow release morphine and it's not doing anything for the pain. Tramadol..zapain. ..nothing...
  4. misspeeps

    Having my pre op health test tomorrow..

    I am really nervous about it next week. I know its not a proper operation- I am just going under and having deep tissue removed from the lumps in my colon but im just feeling very aprehensive about it. I havent even read anyone who has had to have an EUA so im just so confused right now xx
  5. misspeeps

    Just been to hospital...

    Hey all, Just been to A and E on the advice of my IBD nurses on friday night..The pain has literally been unbareable today and nothing I have (tramadol and zapain) touches it, Got sent to the on sight hospital GPs who gave me a pain relief injection and said there was nothing more they could do...
  6. misspeeps

    Not sure where to post....

    I spoke to the hospital again today and said I don't think I can handle feeling this way for another two weeks till the eua on Christmas eve. The ibd nurse said they are no longer sure I'm under the right care or section and until the test they won't know. I asked what section might I be under...
  7. misspeeps

    Biopsy results...need some serious help!

    Just reposting this from another board- was adviced too :) Just to give a bit of background: Xray done 12 ofnovember flexible stigmography )sp??) done 13th of november- biopsies taken CT scan done 14th november MRI done 21st of november I have been put on steriods as have lost alot of weight...
  8. misspeeps

    Biopsy results...really in need of help!

    Just to give a bit of background: Xray done 12 ofnovember flexible stigmography )sp??) done 13th of november- biopsies taken CT scan done 14th november MRI done 21st of november I have been put on steriods as have lost alot of weight and been very poorly. I got a call this monday saying they...
  9. misspeeps

    An EUA?

    Hiya :) Ive posted this on another board but thought someone could maybe help here. I have had an MRI, flexible stigmography (SP???), CT scan and xray. Now I have just had a phonecall saying that Im bein booked in for a EUA and I waiting to see the surgeon. Does anyone know why I could be...
  10. misspeeps

    Whats an EUA?

    Hiya, Ive just had a call from the hospital saying I have to have a EUA and need to meet to meet up with the surgeon soon to talk about it. They are rushing it through! Does anyone know what it entails and why I might be having it? I havent been told anything xxx
  11. misspeeps

    Hotel over night break during a crohns flare...

    Ive been flaring for a while now, have just started steriods (beginning wih B??) on monday but im still very very poorly...My partner and I have a night away booked on saturday, much needed with a 3 year old and 7 month old at home lol. Im worrying so much though as I have never been away over...
  12. misspeeps

    Tramadol for joint problems!?

    Spoke to my normal GP today and he said the problems with my joints could be down to arthritis connected to crohns. I've just started to take new steriods and now they have prescribed tramadol to ease the pain (of my tummy and the joints) I go back to see my consultant in two weeks so Im hoping...
  13. misspeeps

    Feeling abit low

    I have had problems for years with my tummy- they have diagnosed IBS, UC and ulcerative proctitis then solitary ulcer syndrome...now they say crohns after finally seeing a massive area of inflammation that seems to have damaged the large intestine. This was seen with a flexible stig. tube...
  14. misspeeps

    Crohns and aching weak joints

    does anyone else experience this? Im really suffering with my wrists and fingers. I cant even wear rings :( Do you have tips on how to help it? thanks laura xx
  15. misspeeps

    Budesonide???

    Hi :) Ive been put on budesonide three times daily. Just wondered anyones experiences on this? thankyou laura x
  16. misspeeps

    My (unfinished) story!

    Hi :) My names Laura, Im 26 and my problems started with my tummy when I was 14/15. 2004 -I didn't actively try and get help till I was 17...I had a flexible Stigmography (SP??) and they diagnosed it as IBS. My tummy settled (ish) for a few years but it was never normal. 2007- Around age...
  17. misspeeps

    X-ray/Flex-stig/CT scan and MRI...

    Hiya, My names laura. I have been having trouble with my bowels for around 11 years now. First I was diagnosed as IBS, then UC, then Ulcerative Proctitis, Then UC again and now they arent sure :/ Last monday I went for an emergency appointment as have been rather poorly for a few months now...
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