Help please! Colonoscopy biopsy results inside.
#15342 - 07/29/03 06:08 AM
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KyAngel
Reged: 04/24/03
Posts: 49
Loc: Pikeville, Kentucky
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My biopsy and colonoscopy results were normal. He took 4 flasks of blood from me. Everything was healthy and now he wants me to have an endoscopy done. He said that the only thing left to check for is Celiac Disease and I have read online about the symptoms and I don't have them.
I don't want to go and have tests that are not needed. I have the lack thereof when it comes to my monthly cycle and I have ocassional diarreah episodes. It all comes upon me with stress.
I just am fearful of digging myself into a financial grave because of all these medical tests. I am following Heather's diet and it has helped me so much.
I have noticed that my symptoms of IBS or whatever it is I have disappear when I walk/jog/swim. I am just so tired of all this medical crap, I just want to get it all over with.
God bless all..
Jennifer
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It is a good idea to have endo. done. You don't always have to signs of Celiac disease, but you small intestine can.
Have you a blood test done to for glueten intolerence? A blood test can be negative, but you can still have Celiac Disease. The best way to confirm Celiac is a biopsy.
I understand the financial cost can be overwhelming, but in the long run undiagnose medical problems can cost you more money.
Keep up the good work you're doing now.
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What are your symptoms? How long/how many years have you had them? How do they effect you? Quite often IBS symptoms mimmick those of celiac. I understand your position financially with not wanting to get tested. On the ohter hand, it might be a good thing just to know. Celiac can cause major probs down the line!
I hope I can be of some help...
*hugs*
Ruchie
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Formerly known as Ruchie
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1. Diarreah - This occurs every once in a while when I am stressed.
2. Constipation - I have to strain to get the stool out.
3. Head aches - I have been getting head aches and hunger pains in my stomach after I cut out eating sugar and processed foods.
4. Lack of cycle - I have my cycle once every 5 months.
5. Excessive Gas
6. Acid Reflux - I do not get heartburn since I've lost my weight, but if I do drink something with acid in it, I do get heartburn.
That is about what my symptoms are. If I take to much medication to stop the diarreah or constipation I get nausea. I never throw up because I have a strong stomach.
I have lost 54 pounds so far voluntarily so I praise God for that gift.
Please note diarreah and constipation are present two or three times a month.
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Hi Jennifer. I agree with Barbara. The endo can only give you more info - either to rule out or solve a problem. If you don't trust his opinion, find another GI and have them look at the colonoscopy/biopsy results (a 2nd opinion) and go from there. Hang in there and remember - no one knows your body better than you! You're in my prayers..Georgia 
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