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chelsea_doll
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Posted 9/21/2007 6:18 AM (GMT -6)
I have had abdonminal pain since wednesday afternoon with no relief,sometimes it gets really sharp other times it is a dull pain (but always there). I have percocet for pain but they don't seem to be doing anything. My last bm was yesterday morning. I have had heating pads on it but nothing seems to be working. does anyone have any ideas?? I was forced to come to work today and feel like I am going to cry. any suggestions would be great
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Barbz
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Posted 9/21/2007 6:21 AM (GMT -6)
Hello I hope you start to feel better soon. I would call the gi if i was you. I know when i had a blockage it hurt all the time. I would seriously call the doctor. Good luck and i hope you feel better soon. Barb
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Nanners
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Posted 9/21/2007 7:33 AM (GMT -6)
Are you passing any gas or stool? Are the pains similar to labor pains? i.e. The pain comes in waves every few minutes. Are you nauseous or feel like you are going to throw up? The reason I ask is these are signs of a blockage. If all of the above are happening, you really should head to the ER. Especially with the Percoset not working. If not, I would still call the doc, pain is a signal that there is something wrong. Let us know how your doing. God Bless.
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chelsea_doll
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Posted 9/21/2007 7:40 AM (GMT -6)
I am passing gas but not stooland when the pain is bad I get nauseas but have not vommited
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teddybearweiser
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Posted 9/21/2007 7:49 AM (GMT -6)
Hi chelsea_doll,
Sorry you are not feeling well. I would also recommened going to the ER. It sounds like you have a
blockage.
TBW
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chelsea_doll
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Posted 9/21/2007 8:10 AM (GMT -6)
I got ahold of my GI's office and they want me to go to th ER because he is busy all morning. That was after they asked me of I could wait until my appointment on monday
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Nanners
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Posted 9/21/2007 12:30 PM (GMT -6)
Good Luck Chelsea_Doll. Hopefully its not a full blockage just a partial and they are able to clear with IV fluids and bowel rest. Along of course with their really GOOD pain meds. Keep us posted and I will definetly keep you in my prayers.
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yogaprof
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Posted 9/21/2007 1:25 PM (GMT -6)
I usually try a couple shots of Milk of Mag.
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Matthew
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Posted 9/21/2007 1:31 PM (GMT -6)
Kidneystone? Stricture? Whatever, get to the ER if you are having problems that bad.
Here is a <HUG> & I hope you feel better & whatever it is is just a passing nuisance.

Sincerely,
Matthew
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gachrons
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Posted 9/21/2007 2:17 PM (GMT -6)
Hope you make out ok at er let us know how it is going we are here for you .Best Wishes.lol gail
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chelsea_doll
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Posted 9/22/2007 6:28 AM (GMT -6)
Hi everyone thanks for all ur kind words. I went to the ER yesterday to be told that nothing is wrong with me... I am apparently not even flaring. They gave me  a CT scan even though I explained that problems don't usually show up on my CT's ( even chrohns didn't show up on there I had to have a colonoscopy) The DR just told me to go home and keep taking my pain pills.
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JudyK89
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Posted 9/22/2007 8:39 AM (GMT -6)
Nice doctor!! I am living proof that obstructions and all kinds of other things don't show up on a CT scan. Sometimes if you have a really good GI, they can go look at the scan in person and see things the radiologist may have missed.

Make sure you make an appointment with your GI, hopefully the one who understands that you need more testing and possibly some medications to get you through until then.

Good luck and keep us posted.
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chelsea_doll
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Posted 9/24/2007 10:40 AM (GMT -6)
Well I saw my GI today...sort of. I for about half an hour beofre his nurse came in to ask me questions... then fianlly another 20 minutes later he came in told me to make sure I get my remicade and went to leave. I have missed alot of work lately with being sick and told him this and asked for a note. His response was "Oh well what can you do!!!!" I am so frustrated with him right now!!!
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JudyK89
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Posted 9/24/2007 10:50 AM (GMT -6)
Did he give you the note? Did he give you more pain meds? Did he talk to you about how to deal with this until the Remicade kicks in?

You don't say what meds you're on, have you already been on Remicade?

Sounds like you'll have to try a soft or liquid diet for a while until the symptoms resolve, if they resolve.

Has your doctor always treated you like this? Maybe he thinks you've already been through it, and understand that you just have to deal with episodes like this?

I hope you get some relief, but in the mean time, unless this was an unusual appointment, I would start looking for another GI. Maybe one who will take some time to talk to you and figure out a game plan. At least one who will discuss his game plan with you.
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chelsea_doll
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Posted 9/24/2007 10:57 AM (GMT -6)
I have been on remicade before but I am a month past due for my infusion. He never examines me I sit in a chair at his desk and he asks questions
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JudyK89
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Posted 9/24/2007 11:06 AM (GMT -6)
Maybe the fact that you're past due with the Remicade is the reason you had your problem? Why were you past due?

My doctor always examines me, although I'm not sure what he gets from that exactly. I once had a doctor that never examined me, spent all his time telling me how lucky I was to have him as a doctor. By the time I changed my insurance and saw a real doctor, I was so sick I had to have an ostomy that turned out to be permanent, there were no other alternatives.

You at least need a doctor who will discuss what's happening to you and what the plan is and if he thinks the plan needs to change. He/she should also listen to you, and answer any questions you may have, and respect you enough to discuss things in an educated manner.

I vote that you either tell him you want more out of your appointments or look for a new GI. At the very least,, have a type written list of questions next time. If he doesn't have time to answer them all, give him the list and tell him you'll be expecting a phone call or answers in the mail.

Good luck with your Remicade infusion, I hope it helps your symptoms.
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nazeha
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Posted 9/24/2007 11:48 AM (GMT -6)
you should totally find a new doctor!
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Krysta
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Posted 9/24/2007 4:16 PM (GMT -6)
I would think that being one month past due for the remicade would affect you negatively. He doesn't sound like he really cares about your concerns. Did you explain to him the pain, the constipation and nausea?
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curley
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Posted 9/24/2007 6:26 PM (GMT -6)
I swear there in nothing worse than a doctor that act's like they don't give a you know what.I hope things get better and if they don't call your GI again and if all elase fails go back to the ER and tell them that you have crohns and that something is not right and you are not leaving untill something is done.
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