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  1. Caeryn23

    IBD panel question

    I saw the GI nurse. She ordered the IBD Panel from ARUP Laboratories. How accurate is that test? The results are not in yet. She said constipation is causing the colitis, inflammation, etc. She said just take Dulcolax/Senokot. I see my regular GI doctor next week. I will ask her to clairfy...
  2. Caeryn23

    Update and Another Question

    I spoke with the doctor who did my colonoscopy. He said my issues are mostly from IBS, constipation, and certain medicines I take. He said I could have a motility issue. He said I don't have IBD; and IBD would not be "focal active colitis." Also, does Crohn's have to have granulomas or...
  3. Caeryn23

    Nevermind. Accidently posted twice

    Sorry.
  4. Caeryn23

    Colonoscopy and Test Questions

    I have posted in the past about my GI issues. I was hospitaized last week. The CT showed wall thickening consistant with inflammatory/infectious colitis. It also showed stool burden. The fecal white blood count test was positive. The colonoscopy report says the rectosigmoid has patchy...
  5. Caeryn23

    My update

    I saw my regular GI doctor. He said my path results indicate constipation. He also said the inflammation, proctitis, and etc are constipation related. I guess my pain, bleeding and other symptoms are just from constipation. He thinks it's IBS/a motility disorder and not IBD. He mentioned...
  6. Caeryn23

    Colitis question

    Are there any websites that lists the different types of colitis/IBD? If so, which one(s)? I mean like ulcerative colitis, microscopic colotis, etc. Thank you.
  7. Caeryn23

    Confused on pathology report

    Biopsy report terms question I got my flex sig report back. What do "mild nonspecific reactive changes including edema and congestion of the lamina propria with focal surface hyperplastic features." mean? The doctor who did the test just said it means swelling and inflammation from...
  8. Caeryn23

    My flex sig vent

    I had a flexible sigmoidoscopy yesterday. Today the nurse called me, but was rude. I asked her about the results. She said the doctor spoke with me and my dad yesterday, but we don't remember what he said. I just remember him saying proctitis. The nurse just said it is from constipation. I...
  9. Caeryn23

    Flexible sigmoidoscopy question

    I'm scheduled for a flexible sigmoidoscopy tomorrow. How painful is it, like before and after? I don't think I'm getting sedatives/medicine because the financial assistance doesn't cover it. I'm scared it will hurt or I'll be nauseated. Thank you.
  10. Caeryn23

    H. pylori question

    My new primary care doc ordered the H. Pylori Antibody blood test. Here are my results: 1. My value is .59 2. The ranges are: Seronegative less than .90 Equivocal .90 - 1.09 Positive greater than 1.10. It says, "Antibody not detected. Patient presumed to be uninfected and susceptible to...
  11. Caeryn23

    New doctor questions

    I have an appointment with a new clinic/primary care doctor on Friday. They may be able to refer me to a new GI doctor. They are not affiliated with my old doctors. I don't think they have access to those records. I am going to show them copies of my test reports/results. I get nervous going...
  12. Caeryn23

    Path report help

    The colonoscopy showed: The descending colon mucosa is "erythematous, hemorrhagic, ulcerated, and to show loss of vascular markings suggestive of stercoral ulcers due to constipation." Four biopsies were taken. Here is my path report. Descending colon, biopsy: - Colonic mucosa with edema and...
  13. Caeryn23

    Constipation and ulcers questions

    Another update I was hospitalized for lower left side pain. I came home yesterday. My SED Rate is 21 (0-20mm/hr range). My X-Ray says I have a dilated right colon and splenic flexure. It's suggestive of a colonic obstruction. My CT scan mentions "thickening of the distal tranverse...
  14. Caeryn23

    GoLytely question

    For my colonoscopy prep, I had to take 2 jugs of GoLytely. Does that seem like too much? I couldn't drink it. I had a nasogastric tube instead. The prep lasted forever, it seems. Although, The docs said I had a large amount of stool.
  15. Caeryn23

    2 questions

    Constipation and ulcers questions I moved this to Undiagnosed Club.
  16. Caeryn23

    Another Update

    I saw a general surgeon about my digestive issues. I saw him before about another issue. He thinks I should have further testing done, like a scope. He wants a GI to order those tests. He also spoke with my GP. She agrees that I should get further testing/a scope. She spoke with the GI who...
  17. Caeryn23

    Another Update

    I moved this to Undiagnosed Club.
  18. Caeryn23

    Pathology Question

    I found my path results from 2005 and 2007. 1. 2005, Clinically rectum: Colonic mucosa with regenerative change. 2. 2005, Clinically angularis: Chronic gastritis, marked. 3. 2007, Clinically distal colon: Biopsy was normal. However, the samples were labeled "distal patchy erythema." Also, the...
  19. Caeryn23

    My update

    My GP said she could refer me to a different GI clinic. I don't know how good they are. She also said she may be able to talk to another GI at the original clinic I went to. Hopefully one option will work out. I really don't want to see the GI that's 45 minutes away. I can always see him as a...
  20. Caeryn23

    Symptoms question

    I had thickening and inflammation of the colon. I had some tests done. The ER and Impatient doctors said it was colitis. I also had stool burden. They said to follow up with my GI. He dismissed the test results as "nonspecific." He said to take Miralax and Senokot-S. He did not want to do any...
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