My Colonoscopy Results

[teamgo]

My Colonoscopy Results - update!

So, the doctor thinks that I have Crohn's. I have ulcers and inflammation throughout the colon, mostly in my distal ileum. My doc wants to biopsy the ulcers/inflamed area before saying it is definitely Crohn's, but given my symptoms and the ulcers, he is pretty confident that is what it is. I have to go for a small bowel follow through in a month.

It didn't sound like the doctor wanted to discuss treatment options until after the small bowel follow through test, so I guess I just live like this for another month...

Thanks again for your support.

UPDATE - The biopsies confirmed it is Crohn's. I am being prescribed a steroid (I forgot which one) to start with to see if that helps with my current flare. I hope this works!

 

[teeny5]

wow they put me on meds right after my colonoscopy. Maybe the dr. just wants to be sure before deciding on treatment. I would call before then if your symptoms change or get worse.

Good luck. Let us know how the other test goes.

 

[monroe]

just like teeny, my doctor put on meds right after my colonoscopy. He told me he was 100% sure it was crohns and that the biopsy would just confirm it.

I'm glad its finally confirmed you have crohns, because now you know what it is. I really hope the steroids work, but it is not a long term drug they tell me. Hope you feel better

 

[jed]

official welcome to the Crohns Club

not the best ting in life, but at least they know now exactly what to treat.