Health Update - Lots of personal/GI information - warning!

[NoahsMommy]

I decided to write my GI a letter:

Dear Dr. Daneshgar,

I had some questions after I left your office. I went and had the xray and the tech told me I was "full of it". I assume that meant I had a lot of fecal matter in my colon and small bowel. Thus, proving your theory, right?

I don't want to be in pain. I'm sick to death of being sick all the time. I want to do whatever I can do to feel better. But, have a few questions:

*When the body is used to pain medicine, can it physiologically CREATE pain so that you feel the need to take pain meds? If I'm in remission...there shouldn't be pain, right?

*If the reason for my pain is constipation, how come my pain tends to get WORSE after a bowel movement? Or, when the pain is at its worst and I'm having several bowel movements - to the point of diarrhea?

*To remedy this, I'm going to try to not take any pain meds this weekend. I also wanted to add more fiber to my diet, but I'm supposed to be on the "low/no-fiber/low-residue diet". Can I go off that now?

*Is it safe for me to take Metamucil?

etc...closing.....

He called me and asked me to come down to pick up "Go Lightly"...bowel prep...and a prescription for Glycolax (to be taken daily). Tonight should be SUPER FUN!! But it'll clean me out and maybe that'll help the pain? Who knows. He told me he doesn't know what is causing my pain. I needed to hear that once and for all.

He was really nice...printed out my xray for me from yesturday and sent me on my way. He told me he would be reachable by phone tomorrow if I needed him. He said that I can't stop taking the pain meds...that my body would withdrawl, so he told me to continue taking 1 a day.

I made an appointment with my local internist. He's a really, really good doctor and I need to pursue this. I'm having Dr. Daneshgar's office fax this years records/tests to them. My appointment is June 20th at 11:30 a.m.

I'm allowed to add fiber, but not Metamucil.

Hopefully this will all make me feel better. I dread tonight with my fissure...ugh. Pain meds don't touch that pain...so I'll be in the bathtub a lot.

You know you all want to be me.

[RedHedd]

Oh Kelly! This does not sound like a fun weekend for you! I had to take that "Go-Lightly" stuff to prep for a colonoscopy .... you definitely do not "go lightly" (sorry for the bad pun)

I do hope you are on the way to the end of all this - I know it has not been fun at all.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by RedHedd
Oh Kelly! This does not sound like a fun weekend for you! I had to take that "Go-Lightly" stuff to prep for a colonoscopy .... you definitely do not "go lightly" (sorry for the bad pun)

I know...I had the same prep (+ fleet soda) for my colonscopy 2 years ago. I HATED that night. Ugh...I'm so not looking forward to this.

I get to go to the hospital tomorrow for Remicade too....fun weekend....

[sirrahbed]

oh Kelly Sure is easy to hear and feel your frustration. Maybe it is time to try some experimenting on your own. Truth is, doctors often don't know a heck of a lot

I hope you learn *something* this weekend and that is is not too miserable to give it a go.

I am sorry you have to deal with all of this. ((((HUGS))))

[wolflady]

Gosh, that sounds miserable!
Pamper yourself in that beautiful tub with lots of bubbles over the weekend! I'll be calling you!

**hugs**

[trayi52]

Kelly, sorry you are having to go through all this. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Willie

[Karen]

Oh, dear. We'll be keeping you in our prayers.

[kuhio98]

I sure hope you feel better soon. How refreshing for a doctor to "finally" admit that they don't have all the answers. I hope this latest round of tests indicates a positive direction to try.

Lisa

[catmandu]

KELLY,I HOPE,THAT ALL THIS,YOU ARE GOING THROUGH,WILL BE WORTH IT,IN THAT YOU RECOVER YOUR GOOD HEALTH,AND ARENO LONGER,IN THAT AWFUL PAIN.GEM ANGEL,IS COMING,TO VISIT YOU,TO HELP YOU THROUGH,AS THIS POOR CAT,SADLY WENT THROUGH A LOT,OF PAIN.HE WILL HELP,YOU.AND KNOW,THAT WE ARE PRAYING,FOR YOU.

[catnapper]

Oh Kelly, I am so sorry that the pain is still bad and that the meds don't help anymore. I wish I could do something to make it all better. Gentle {{{{HUGS}}}} to you.

[NoahsMommy]

Thank you for your concern, prayers and hugs, guys. It really does help to know you all care.

Hugs back.

[luvofallhorses]

Kelly,

I wish you didn't have to go through this I hope you get to feeling better soon. I will be praying and thinking of you tomorrow. ((((hugs)))))

[moosmom]

Kelly,

Boy is THAT a shock. A doctor actually ADMITTING he's stumped as to what is causing your pain!!

Honey, take care tonight. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. Take it easy when you get home and please, keep us posted!!!

(((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))) and lots of love,

Donna

[K9soul]

Kelly, have you ever tried any holistic or homeopathic doctors to help with pain? You know, it's weird because I do medical transcription day in and day out, typing about people just like you, and I find instead of a greater faith in conventional medicine, I have more and more skepticism and mistrust. The bad thing is most insurance companies will not cover "non conventional" doctors and methods. I wish I had some answers to help you, but I can only offer my sympathies and my prayers as you continue to struggle with this miserable condition. You have such a wonderful attitude despite all you've been through, it's truly inspiring.

[Corinna]

Kelly you know we are all there for you(not the tub but) Praying for you. What a way to party on a friday! Hope you stocked up on good magazines.
Seriously hope this all helps you. I had a problem with consapation(a diabetic concern or the oppisite a lot) last week so bad my back hurt. I ate lots of kidney beans and polish susages. after 2 days no more back ach.