M
manatee
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Well, I got the first colonoscopy I've had since 1995 and I guess there's good news and bad news.
The most shocking good news is that my colon actually looked pretty good!
Bad news is it appears the bad part of my Crohn's started where my small intestine meets the large intestine. Well, I had a coloectomy in 95, so that's where things didn't look so good.
I was a bit out of it, but believe he said the opening in that area wasn't very big - about the size of whatever instrument he had in there which I think was about the diameter of a pencil.
They are recommending I start either Humira or Remicade. Seems like I remember hearing the figure of $40,000 a year in medical expenses for this.
I do have insurance, but no idea how much will be covered.
Anyway, just needed to vent a bit.... a bit depressed to say the least!
Anyone have a preference between the two? Which do you like better - Humira or Remicade?
:ybatty:
Also, here's an inspiring story for anyone out there feeling down and out:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,400984,00.html
The most shocking good news is that my colon actually looked pretty good!
Bad news is it appears the bad part of my Crohn's started where my small intestine meets the large intestine. Well, I had a coloectomy in 95, so that's where things didn't look so good.
I was a bit out of it, but believe he said the opening in that area wasn't very big - about the size of whatever instrument he had in there which I think was about the diameter of a pencil.
They are recommending I start either Humira or Remicade. Seems like I remember hearing the figure of $40,000 a year in medical expenses for this.
I do have insurance, but no idea how much will be covered.
Anyway, just needed to vent a bit.... a bit depressed to say the least!
Anyone have a preference between the two? Which do you like better - Humira or Remicade?
:ybatty:
Also, here's an inspiring story for anyone out there feeling down and out:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,400984,00.html