Johnny's Fecal Cal in July was 586 (normal is >=50). He was retested in October and it was 430. I just sent in a sample yesterday and waiting to hear what his current level is. I know the GI is considering taking action if it is still high, but I am not sure what that will be.:shifty:
My question is, if you continue to have the same fecal cal number and it is not getting higher, is there damage being done? Would the number get higher over time as damage occurred and if so how long do you think it would take to see changes in the fecal cal number? If his number is still in the 400 range is it safe to assume no further damage is occurring? Our GI said he doesn't like to see numbers over 300, Johnny is at a level that makes them uncomfortable but I am not sure if it is high enough to change meds. Any thoughts???
My question is, if you continue to have the same fecal cal number and it is not getting higher, is there damage being done? Would the number get higher over time as damage occurred and if so how long do you think it would take to see changes in the fecal cal number? If his number is still in the 400 range is it safe to assume no further damage is occurring? Our GI said he doesn't like to see numbers over 300, Johnny is at a level that makes them uncomfortable but I am not sure if it is high enough to change meds. Any thoughts???