I've had 4 episodes of facial pain in the past 7 months or so. The doc just diagnosed me with Trigeminal Neuralgia. He did a full neurological exam and everything was fine. Other than some occasional...
What insurance does she have? I work as well as see my GI doctor at Cedars-Sinai. They have an Inflammatory Bowel Disease center with a ton of very qualified doctors. I see Dr. Raena Olsen and she is...
I really feel like I spend my whole life trying to figure out what foods I can or cannot eat... Last week my co-worker brought in some sugar free lifesavers, so I had just ONE. Within 2-3 hours, I...
I honestly don't mind seeing my GI's NP. I think she is great. If you don't like how you are being treated, find a new doctor. I did the same thing about 3 months ago and it was the best decision...
Its good news in the sense that it could always be worse, however, it's pretty painful. Just have to wait until it heals and I will definitely look into some wipes for the future. Maybe I need to...
Hi! Yes I was. She said the skin was “abraded” she said it was probably due to excessive BMs I had and from all the wiping. She gave me some spray to put on and it helped a little. I just honestly...
Thank you both for your suggestions ! I will call my doc timorrow, if I can’t get in I will go to the employee clinic at work (I work at a hospital) they will see me right away. With any of the...
Thank you for the suggestion. I have an appointment with my GI doc on Wednesday, should I wait until then or see if I can get in with my primary ? Just wondering who is more equipped to deal with...
Last Tuesday I had quite a bit of BMs (about 20 or so) no cramping or anything, as a result my bum was a little sore on Wednesday. No big deal right ? Until Thursday came around, I started having...
The hunger is always the worst part ! Especially for most people (like myself) who have to work the day before. Trying to focus at work with no food is horrible! Last time I went and got some chicken...
I'm currently enrolled in a study at UCLA which is investigating how the brain and gut are connected and how stress relates to GI issues (Ulcerative colitis specifically). I had never really thought...
iPoop - I wish it was more specific. When I had the colonoscopy at the beginning of the year, the doctor didn't think too much about it. However, after my 3 flares I've had this year and my symptoms...
beave - I appreciate your reply! I have my results from my latest biospy and it says word for word "SMALL BOWEL MUCOSA SHOWING MILD ACUTE AND CHRONIC ILEITIS" That's all ! Its very non-specific ! I...
When a colonoscopy is done and there is inflammation, how do they know if it's UC or Crohns? I'm asking this because, I've had a diagnosis of UC for 11 years now, all 6 of my colonoscopies have came...
My last flare, which was my worst ever, I got the worst night sweats. First and only time ever....