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Apr 11, 2016, 02:12 PM
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What's first appointment with a gastroenterologist like? I was diagnosed with colitis but I already feel better. My friend said Dr will probably wNt to do a colonoscopy. You think so?
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Apr 11, 2016, 02:26 PM
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Hello HALLIEBETH87: The Skeezyks does not know the answer to your question. But I thought I would just mention that I've now had two colonoscopies. It's a pain... figuratively speaking... but it's a good idea.... My best wishes to you...
 
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Apr 11, 2016, 03:05 PM
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I'm only 29 but have family history of colon cancer so I know I'll have to get them early but I don't want one this early! Lol
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Apr 11, 2016, 04:58 PM
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Yup. They'll send you for a colonoscopy because of your family history. I had my first at 31. If it comes out clear, you probably won't have to repeat for awhile. Mine wasn't -- some precancerous polyps, so I have to have it done every three years.
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Apr 12, 2016, 05:59 AM
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I'm doubting the colitis dx. I'll finish the antibiotic but I don't think I had it.
My grandmas parents and brother all Died from colon cancer and she's had polyps before.
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Apr 12, 2016, 09:13 AM
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Fyi very detailed info---------
Along with my lower right quadrant pain and tenderness to touch and finding of thickened colon wall on ct, the following has happened: ------------------ I'd forgotten while occasionally a small hemmorhoid bothers me, I have a few times found blood after evacuating my bowels. I've had strong urges to have to go and struggled with both diarrhea and constipation. Could this be colitis related?
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Apr 12, 2016, 09:48 AM
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The Skeezyks is supposed to go in for a 3rd in another couple of years... if he lasts that long!
 
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Apr 15, 2016, 02:45 PM
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I had to have a colonoscopy early also because my dad died from colon cancer. I think I was 45 when I had mine which is not as early as some people. The worst thing about a colonoscopy really is the prep. I have been to gastroenterologists a lot. Usually they will probably do a physical on the first visit, ask you about your symptoms and then schedule you for the procedure. That is what I am guessing.
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Apr 15, 2016, 08:26 PM
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So even if I'm feeling better- because of recent illness she will probably want to do one?
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Apr 19, 2016, 07:20 AM
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Of course, you do not have to get scoped. Make sure you ask the doctor before to explain why s/he wants you to be scoped and go from there. If your insurance is paying or something similar, scope procedures of any sort are virtually harmless. But, I'm not sure how much the procedure would cost out of pocket. |
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Apr 19, 2016, 07:30 AM
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I think Medicare covers those procedures. Don't know how often but this would be your first
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Apr 20, 2016, 06:10 AM
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Yrs my first. I see her tomorrow. I'm nervous. I think it's all gerd related and wondering if she'll went tests for that as well as the thickening in my colon
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Apr 21, 2016, 12:13 PM
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She put me on reflux meds and schedulede
For upper endoscopy to check my esophagus for damage and a colonoscopy to check out the abnormal colon thickening.
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Apr 27, 2016, 06:59 AM
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I've never had a colonoscopy, but I've had 2 endoscopies - they're painless. They'll knock you out for them, so you won't remember anything.
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Apr 27, 2016, 07:14 AM
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Ok thanks
Now I'm gonna worry lll snore lol
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