Hi There, I was initially diagnosed with UC in 2007 (and based on correspondance between my GP and GI - "there was a granuloma identified, the possibility remains that this will eventually prove to be Crohn's".
This year - an ulcer was discovered at the TI via colonoscopy. And I am scheduled for a Small Bowel Follow Through day after tomorrow. I have horrible LRQ pain, some pain around the belly button area and left sided pain as well. I have quit smoking (per my GI) hoping that some of this would resolve itself - but, apparently not....
I have been taking generic tylenol, ibuprofen as well as generic aleve to manage the pain - does anyone have any other recommendations for pain control (without going the narcotic route? I have a codeine allergy).
With the SBFT coming up soon, can anyone give me some pointers on how to 'down' the barium without it coming back up?!?!?
Thanks for reading
Michelle
This year - an ulcer was discovered at the TI via colonoscopy. And I am scheduled for a Small Bowel Follow Through day after tomorrow. I have horrible LRQ pain, some pain around the belly button area and left sided pain as well. I have quit smoking (per my GI) hoping that some of this would resolve itself - but, apparently not....
I have been taking generic tylenol, ibuprofen as well as generic aleve to manage the pain - does anyone have any other recommendations for pain control (without going the narcotic route? I have a codeine allergy).
With the SBFT coming up soon, can anyone give me some pointers on how to 'down' the barium without it coming back up?!?!?
Thanks for reading
Michelle