Fecal Calprotecin Test Result Positive

[GemmaH]

So my test result came back as positive for elevated calprotecin.

Got an apt with my GP on Monday morning to go through next steps. Will be a referral to GI I assume. I'm a bit scared now though. Don't really know how to feel ... :ack:

 

[Christi]

I am so sorry but think of it this way that once they figure things out youcan start meds and feeling better. I assume you havent been diagnosed yet?

 

[GemmaH]

Hi Christi. Yes I am undiagnosed at the moment. My GP has now made an urgent referral to the hospital for a colonoscopy and said my appointment should be through within the next 2 weeks. Hopefully after that I will get a diagnosis so that I can get some medication to make me better. My GP has given me some buscopan in the meantime to try and ease the cramping a little.

 

[Christi]

Hi GemmaH i am so sorry what do they suspect it could be? Maybe you should also eat softer lighter food so thats it not so hard on your stomach. I hope you get an appointment quiker than two weeks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Are the buscopan helping at all?

 

[GemmaH]

Hi Christi. They suspect Crohns or Ulcerative Colitis. I hope the appointment comes as soon as possible as I have been struggling for 6 months now :-(. They have only just given me the buscopan today so I have just taken the first lot and I guess I will have to wait to see if it will work.

 

[Christi]

6 Months are to long i hope the buscopan helps. please keep us updated of your situation, and know that this is a really supportive group