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UPDATE: Ended up in the ER yesterday. Still no answers but on a positive note should be able to get in to see the GI within next couple weeks, need to call Monday. Also on prescription Cipro. Doctors again suspect Chrons/UC.

UPDATE: Ended up in the ER yesterday. Still no answers but on a positive note should be able to get in to see the GI within next couple weeks, need to call Monday. Also on prescription Cipro. Doctors again suspect Chrons/UC.

Thank you all for the warm welcome! :hug: My symptoms include rectal bleeding (pretty much constant at times severe), passing mucus (neverending large amounts), diarrhea and when not pencil-like stool, pressure urge to use the bathroom (also pretty much constant), nausea, fatigue, weight loss...

Thank you so much for your reply. Beyond frustrated with this, forgot what it feels like to be 'normal' and been really depressed. Not sure if due to the lack of insurance but doesn't seem as if I'm getting much help diagnosing/treating this problem. Been out of work, have small kids and most...

Last February found myself in the emergency room with symptoms rectal bleeding severe at times, passing large amounts of mucus, pressure constant urge to use the bathroom. After rectal exam and bloodwork (found nothing) I was referred to a doctor who suspects Crohns or Ulcer Colitis, then...

newbie intro Hi, my name is Mia. I'm 29 years old and have yet to be diagnosed but Dr suspects Crohns or Ulcer Colitis. I've been having symptoms for just about a year now and I'm really anxious to put a name to my condition. Colonoscopy is scheduled for October. Glad to find this site, your...