This looks odd to me, but maybe someone has seen results show up this way before? Second time I've done this test. The reference range is >=50 ug/g is negative for active IBD. My score in August was...
Okay on my report the reference range says "equal or below 50 ug/g is considered negative for IBD" so like iPoop said, units can vary. Don't ask me what "ug/g" means other than the sound you might...
I always had two steps forward, one step back when coming out of flares....
Pill version! Oh, music to my eyeballs! Please report back on your experience with it....
I do believe stress played a part in my first flare which led to my diagnosis of UC. It was not the only component but was one of the factors. Since then, not... but a couple of months ago my anxiety...
Okay I actually did google it... it's "ferretts", with 2 t's, so not the animal, haha....
Oh good heavens, of course. Whew!...
Ferrets??? What??...
Oh that is good news!...
I don't know if it's "normal" but it is common....
Yes I have polyps every time....
NCOT, I haven't heard that it's going to be for perpetuity! I've heard that it is until a certain percentage of the population is immunized (was it 80% ? or something?), and then we achieve the much...
It is hard to predict when the bottle of magnesium citrate will take effect for you. For me I recall it would begin quite quickly. If only taking one bottle, the drama would probably be over in time...
To me it sounds like it IS a two part prep. My prep used to be two bottles of the magnesium citrate ("citro-mag" is what I used). I wouldn't skip it or you might not be properly cleaned out. FWIW, I...
OH no, I can well imagine the feeling of panic when you slept through your alarm!! Whew, what a relief that it turned out so well in the end!...
I've had stages during my flares that were like that....
I won't be the first to volunteer either... but how long would you say it would be wise to wait re "long term safety studies". I worry about the long term safety too, but OTH I don't want to isolate...
Maybe she could find a female GI to do the scope. Mine is female; I feel more comfortable with female health professionals personally, all my doctors/dentists are female. Keep in mind there is always...
I don't think they are rare. I think only once did I have just one polyp - usually I have more than one. My GI always is able to tell that they are inflammatory (or she uses other terms that...
Well I can totally relate. I have overwhelming anxiety when it comes to colonoscopies, but in my case it's more about the prep because I have so much trouble with it. But they always find polyps...
Don't feel dumb, I used to use that stuff as my prep and was never told to dilute it....
Heck, I've never even heard of it. The lovely one I get constantly is uveitis....
You know, this would not surprise me. Very interesting....
Sounds ouchy, but hope it works as quickly as possible. Thanks for the update....
Oh for crying out loud. We have enough to handle with this disease, who needs all this hassle??? Completely unnecessary....
Sure does! Ha. The info about the when and where was on the pathology report... so... *eye roll*....
I have posted here and there about the frustrations I have with getting copies of my colonoscopy & pathology reports. I have never managed to get both of them, and it is like pulling teeth to get...
Okay thanks....
I am looking at my pathology report from my most recent colonoscopy and see both of these terms used. When I google, it seems like they mean the same thing...? Or is there some subtle difference....
Don't have Aldi's either, LOL....
Wow, sounds amazing! Too bad there are no Lidl's where I live. :(...
Okay let us know how it goes, plus what your doctor says....
Oh boy, that sounds unpleasant. I've never had one that big, but I have had smaller ones and as I recall, they took a loooooooooooong time to go away. I used anusol just to soothe things a bit but...
Yup, I looked on Amazon.ca. I can't order from the American Amazon site....
Got another email from Metamucil, after I gave them my address. They are sending two $2 coupons. Big whoop. I'd hoped for a free container or at least 50% off....
Yes I looked on Amazon.ca. What country are you in? It seems that the shortage is only in Canada, not the US....
Well, my husband ended up buying a generic brand. I'll choke that down and try again when that gets low. Maybe I'll have my coupon by then......
I have checked Walmart.ca and no Metamucil is in stock. I am not going to order from the States. It's not life or death. Thanks for checking though!...
Well at least they responded, even if they weren't all that informative: "Thank you for reaching out to Metamucil! I am sorry to hear that you still can't find our Metamucil powder products and I...
Never knew of this website, thanks for the suggestion. All the Metamucil powders are "sold out". Interesting. So it's not just the stores in my area. Maybe it's just Canada since Michele can find it....
So maybe it's just in my area. I sent them an email but have yet to hear back. Quincy, I don't like the capsules so I use the powder. I tried the Superstore generic brand and it is awful, so I don't...
Is anyone else having a hard time finding Metamucil these days? Actually, I would say for months now, off and on. Even store brands are out right now. Can't find it online. What's up with that??...
No I haven't but have contemplated it so I am also interested to read any responses....
Oh I wondered about asking for an anti-anxiety pill... but then again they make me sleepy and if I am sleeping, I'm not drinking liquids! Well maybe I will ask her about it anyway and see what she...
Hi *Jen* I think this is the thread. I know there was another one too, but this one talks about starting the prep earlier than instructed. Some of this thread is irrelevant to you, but maybe there's...
Hi Jen! I too have lots of problems with cleaning out for c-scopes. I have always been instructed to avoid things like seeds, etc, the week prior. This time I went beyond the instructions and ate...
Hi, sorry to hear you are suffering from so much Covid anxiety! Unfortunately, in my experience you cannot treat that level of anxiety with rationality so likely anything I say to you will not help a...
I am 12 years in and have scopes every two years. I have family history of colon cancer so I know I need to do them. But I am same as you, I dread them so much and it builds up as I get closer and...
I went beyond their list, I ate a completely low fibre diet the week before. The last day before going on clear liquids I ate semi-liquid foods, like cream soup. And then this last time my GI had me...
I'm glad they at least proceeded with the scope. I was once sent home and had to go through all the prep again in a month or so. I would recommend trying a different prep next time, or else, as bad...