Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Didn't exactly go as planned...

Thanks to everyone for their good luck wishes

Unfortunately things didn't work out all that well, the doctor who referred me for the test gave me the wrong prep

so when I got there they said they couldn't do the test! I couldn't believe it, I questioned the prep instructions because they came from another hospital, but my doctor assured me they were fine (they just told me not to eat/drink after midnight, when the hospital requires you to take laxatives) and then when I got there it turned out I was right.

So, I was pretty frustrated, and so the tech went and got the radiology doctor for me, and when I explained to him the abdominal problems I had after the first barium test, he said in his opinion, even if I had the prep, he wouldn't feel comfortable giving me more barium at this point, that other alternatives should be looked into! I couldn't believe it, I inquired with my doctor and a nurse, and they both said, "ah just go and get it over with" which surprised me because I've been really sick, and finally, someone took it seriously.

So, I guess it was kinda a blessing in disguise that I didn't have the prep. Now, the radiologist doctor is going to contact my doc and see what the heck is going on, and they may look to do an endoscopy instead or something.

It's been a strange day...

Edited by Vicam (04/27/04 08:10 AM)

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