Thanks Stephie. You know, I found the thought of the endoscopy without sedation to be tolerable but no way on the colonoscopy. I mean, my tummy and butt hurt so much from the IBS or whatever and D that I can't imagine them cramming a long tube in there and poking around!
I felt them "hit" certain things as the tube was going in and I felt like I was going to suffocate but it was relatively quick.
Yeah, I agree, the thought of my tummy coming up through my diaphragm and into my esophagus, hurts just thinking about it! LOL!! But, I guess its not a big deal?!
I think if the steroids were causing the pain, it would be more like an irritation or ulcers, which they didn't see any of. Although steroids do list gi upset as a side effect. The steroids make you gain weight (although I've been losing because of the pain and D) they have caused my face to balloon, they call it moon face. I haven't notice the hump back yet but keep looking in the mirror! They also make me sweaty and smelly and have horrible dreams. They cause facial hair growth and acne, just lovely! They cause moodiness and depression, just what I need! Not to mention all of the long term physical side effects like high blood pressure, bone thinning, cataracts, muscle deterioration, etc, etc, etc.
My hands are really hurting and more swollen today and I've had to loosen my shoes twice because my feet are swelling up as well.
-------------------- Taking it one day at a time.....
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Re: Oh Michele!
They also make me sweaty and smelly and have horrible dreams. They cause facial hair growth and acne, just lovely! They cause moodiness and depression, just what I need! Not to mention all of the long term physical side effects like high blood pressure, bone thinning, cataracts, muscle deterioration, etc, etc, etc.
