Hi everyone,
earlier this year I had another regular colonoscopy and right after the exam (before any biopsy results came in) my gastroenteroligist reassured my partner and myself that he did not think I have Crohn's disease.
Having been diagnosed at age thirteen and being closely followed before moving to Belgium, I didn't believe him. My partner was obviously overjoyed at this prospect even though I urged calm.
Fast-forward three weeks and many phone calls later to get my biopsy results. My Crohn's (in remission now for a while) was reconfirmed but I was also diagnosed with diverticulitis colitis.
I have little knowledge of this and my gastroenterologist is not the most informative person. Does anyone else have this and how does it affect you?
I'm just unsure about what the symptoms are and if I should be worried / change anything.
earlier this year I had another regular colonoscopy and right after the exam (before any biopsy results came in) my gastroenteroligist reassured my partner and myself that he did not think I have Crohn's disease.
Having been diagnosed at age thirteen and being closely followed before moving to Belgium, I didn't believe him. My partner was obviously overjoyed at this prospect even though I urged calm.
Fast-forward three weeks and many phone calls later to get my biopsy results. My Crohn's (in remission now for a while) was reconfirmed but I was also diagnosed with diverticulitis colitis.
I have little knowledge of this and my gastroenterologist is not the most informative person. Does anyone else have this and how does it affect you?
I'm just unsure about what the symptoms are and if I should be worried / change anything.