hi I'm Kevin. 2 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed by my Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist with symptoms of Crohn's and Colitis. Soon after I was diagnosed as lactose intolerant. I had about 6 months of diarrhea prior to seeking medical attention. I was 18 years old and would tough it out until I was on vacation and having diarrhea everyday.
I had a colonoscopy and I don't recall results. Inflammation mostly in the lower region (rectum, colon). My first treatment was melamine enemas, which I had an allergic reaction to (sharp pain while breathing). I have tapered Prednisone 3 times. I was on melamine for most of my time seeing that practitioner. When the same symptoms (blood in stools, abdominal pain, indigestion, etc.) persisted I tried Apriso. I tried Canasa. My pain would not cease, and yet more meds were being thrown at me.
My last visit to this practitioner was them telling me I was tested as a candidate for Azathioprine. The potential lymphoma terrified me. I got sick enough as it was, and immunosuppressant seemed like a less-than ideal choice. They also prescribed me a laxative that I also never used.
I have been seeing a chiropractor for over a year now. As a result I uncovered further food allergies and sensitivities (I am allergic to lactose/casein, egg yolks/whites, malt, mustard, peanuts & avoid corn, carrageenan, refined sugar, etc.) My current supplements are Bio-HPF and Bio-immunozyme forte. I ice my abdomen 3 times a day.
I have pain on and off, my state has much improved. Pain remains to be either lower abdominal or anal. Blood in stools on occasion. I have on average 1 stool per day, in the morning. Otherwise I'm constipated, gassy, or am in the bathroom 4-6 times per day. I am extremely conscious of my diet. I get stressed being alone at college away from family and doctor.
I have been wishing to seek another gastroenterologist in Columbus for the last semester of college. I want some opinions about my current treatments, and how I can incorporate the lifestyle knowledge into a full-fledged recovery. I'm most interested in seeing the progress I've had, as I feel much better but am still enduring difficult, life-haulting, restricting symptoms.
Stay tuned for more, ask for me to sift thru medical records and I will! I love feedback on my alternative route to better health.
I had a colonoscopy and I don't recall results. Inflammation mostly in the lower region (rectum, colon). My first treatment was melamine enemas, which I had an allergic reaction to (sharp pain while breathing). I have tapered Prednisone 3 times. I was on melamine for most of my time seeing that practitioner. When the same symptoms (blood in stools, abdominal pain, indigestion, etc.) persisted I tried Apriso. I tried Canasa. My pain would not cease, and yet more meds were being thrown at me.
My last visit to this practitioner was them telling me I was tested as a candidate for Azathioprine. The potential lymphoma terrified me. I got sick enough as it was, and immunosuppressant seemed like a less-than ideal choice. They also prescribed me a laxative that I also never used.
I have been seeing a chiropractor for over a year now. As a result I uncovered further food allergies and sensitivities (I am allergic to lactose/casein, egg yolks/whites, malt, mustard, peanuts & avoid corn, carrageenan, refined sugar, etc.) My current supplements are Bio-HPF and Bio-immunozyme forte. I ice my abdomen 3 times a day.
I have pain on and off, my state has much improved. Pain remains to be either lower abdominal or anal. Blood in stools on occasion. I have on average 1 stool per day, in the morning. Otherwise I'm constipated, gassy, or am in the bathroom 4-6 times per day. I am extremely conscious of my diet. I get stressed being alone at college away from family and doctor.
I have been wishing to seek another gastroenterologist in Columbus for the last semester of college. I want some opinions about my current treatments, and how I can incorporate the lifestyle knowledge into a full-fledged recovery. I'm most interested in seeing the progress I've had, as I feel much better but am still enduring difficult, life-haulting, restricting symptoms.
Stay tuned for more, ask for me to sift thru medical records and I will! I love feedback on my alternative route to better health.