Hi, I'm new to this forum, thanks for having me.
I seem to be having a bit of a dilemma. I've had stomach problems for years, always put down to IBS. Finally a doctor asked me for a stool sample.
Sample showed Calprotectin level high. Referred to Consultant who advised Colonoscopy. I've had bowel study MRI plus CT Scan both clear. So I took Moviprep as instructed...and it didn't do anything apart from give me a stomach ache for days. Consultant advised try again, which I did, again it didn't work.
So in January I asked if I could do another sample see if still inflammation. Phoned my GP and sample normal, no further action required.
Last Friday I received a letter from the Consultant stating Calprotectin still high at 356 and I still needed a Colonoscopy!! Hes advised Kleenprep this time but I'm doubtful it will work.
I really don't want to go through this again....can anyone advise me if Calprotectin level of 356 is high? Is it a absolutely necessary I have a Colonoscopy?
Thanks appreciated.
I seem to be having a bit of a dilemma. I've had stomach problems for years, always put down to IBS. Finally a doctor asked me for a stool sample.
Sample showed Calprotectin level high. Referred to Consultant who advised Colonoscopy. I've had bowel study MRI plus CT Scan both clear. So I took Moviprep as instructed...and it didn't do anything apart from give me a stomach ache for days. Consultant advised try again, which I did, again it didn't work.
So in January I asked if I could do another sample see if still inflammation. Phoned my GP and sample normal, no further action required.
Last Friday I received a letter from the Consultant stating Calprotectin still high at 356 and I still needed a Colonoscopy!! Hes advised Kleenprep this time but I'm doubtful it will work.
I really don't want to go through this again....can anyone advise me if Calprotectin level of 356 is high? Is it a absolutely necessary I have a Colonoscopy?
Thanks appreciated.
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