Hi EVERYONE *UpDATE*

[plagueius]

First off HELLO EVERYONE!!!!

Its been awile since i've posted. So here is the latest results. Carcinoid test- 100% negative.. That is great news but, still don't have a diagnosis. I have a follow up appt. w/ the gastro dr. and the oncologist want to have another CT scan and see me in Jan.
Well i'm happy not to have carcinoid. I want to know whats my problem

STEVE

5 weeks smoke free!

 

[mikeyarmo]

Hey Steve,

Congrats on the results (even though it still leaves you in the dark) as well as being smoke free! This is something that is beneficial if you do have Crohn's Diesase. It (for some weird reason) can make Ulcerative Colitis symptoms worse (when you quit smoking). I do not think anyone yet knows why nicotine has this effect, but it sure is interesting.

Thanks for the update!

 

[Skinsfan1229]

It's odd to read, even in books written by mayo clinic says UC can benefit from smoking, but not crohns.

 

[Jeff D.]

That is some great news. I hope you get a diagnosis soon though.

Best of luck

 

[Valentina]

great news Steve. save the worry for tomorow
smoke free is good news as well... I suppose if you notice your symptoms improve.. you might be able to lean towards assuming its CD, and if your symptoms get worse.. maybe UC. lol, tell your DR you figured it out on your own maybe?! lol good luck with everything.

p.s. hope the weather is nice there Jonny and I are off to Vegas tomorow morning

 

[cookey]

Hi Steve, great news on both counts. I hope they can find the answers soon, and Five weeks straight smoke free is certainly a task in itself. Good luck hun...all the best to you.