Broke down and made GI appointment

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I ate some iceberg lettuce a few weeks ago and haven't been the same since. All my usual tricks aren't working. And I'm exhausted from this going on for so long. So I finally broke down and have an appointment with my GI January 17.

I am, of course, imagining the worse....long-term prednisone, surgery, etc., when he'll probably just put me on a burst of pred.

I'm upset because out of the blue my liver tests have been slightly elevated. So, all this time I've been thinking I have a mild case of CD when the reality is setting in that it could get a lot worse. That's a very real possibility.

I'm just scared for some reason. I've been off my antidepressants so that's probably why. I'm back on them though.

I guess I just need to say all this to people who understand. Making the appointment this morning made it all come crashing in on me. I've been in denial.
 
Oh boy do I get that! I think we have all been there at some point. I hope the GI can help you quickly without interfering in your life too much. It is okay to be scared, you have friends here that will help as much as possible.
Michele
 
Thank you, Michele. In one way it does me good to be here and read about others who have it worse. It forces me to be responsible and do what I can to manage this instead of sticking my head in the sand. Having it worsen is one thing...having it worsen due to my own negligence would be hard to take.
 
I hear ya! I knew something was wrong for over a year before I went in. I probably would be doing better if I hadn't waited so long. It is scary and the antidepressants do help with the never knowing what's going to happen life we lead. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Boy do we ever understand. We must have eaten the same lettuce. Haha.
I hope we all get some relief soon!!!!
 
LOL, that danged lettuce!

I actually just canceled this appointment as I'm feeling much better and my symptoms are gone.

The interesting thing is they abated within 3 days of getting back on my Lexapro. Coincidence or not, I don't know, but I'm paranoid now and it'll be a long time before I go off Lexapro again.

Thank you all so much for the support and I too hope everyone feels better for the New Year. :)
 

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