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    Using semi-solid diet to manage pain and fever

    Hi, I'm undiagnosed as yet but have had a colonoscopy which found inflammatory polyps (though no other signs of Crohn's) and am currently having a capsule endoscopy to visualise the small intestine. One of my doctors is determined that I have IBS but others believe Crohn's is the most likely...
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    Nothing in colonoscopy except polyp but high FCP

    I had my first colonoscopy and gastroscopy this morning and at first look both were normal (waiting for biopsies to see about microscopic inflammation). However I have been really unwell with diarrhoea and vomiting for around 2 years, sometimes with blood in my stool. I have also had...
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    What happens if I'm not flaring when I have colonoscopy?

    Are they normally still able to see IBD-related damage when a flare is over? I had a flare for about 2 weeks last week and the week before which included bleeding etc. but over the weekend my symptoms have calmed down hugely, BMs normalised and I have colour back in my face. My fecal...
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    Does this sound like a stricture or just constipation?

    Hi, sorry for posting here when I'm not yet diagnosed but I've been told my diagnosis will most likely be IBD (due to fecal calprotectin being very high and blood tests) I just haven't had a colonoscopy yet. I might just be overworrying as I've read a LOT about Crohn's (incl stuff about...
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    Diagnosis - fecal calprotectin high, alkalosis, next stages?

    Hey - this is my first post and it might be a bit long as there's quite a bit of backstory. I'm a 23yo woman and have several long term health problems including type 1 diabetes, autoimmune hypothyroidism and skin conditions (psoriasis, eczema, allergies). I'm also autistic. 2 years ago I...
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