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Has his doctor done another colonoscopy after the one 7 years ago? A colonoscopy, along with biopsies of the intestines, is pretty much the only way to conclusively diagnose Crohn's. It is hard to diagnose. A colonoscopy would likely reveal bleeding sores or ulcers inside the intestines and/or colon. If he hasn't had one in 7 years, it's definitely worth requesting another one! Here's a good site on how to diagnose Crohn's: Crohn's Disease Diagnosis - Mayo Clinic Also, if you start reading online about Crohn's, you may end up horrified. But lots of people, myself included, live very happy, normal lives! So don't let the internet scare you! |
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And..yes..I know that reading up on the internet is NOT the best idea! we have done a little too much of that the last couple of days!:rolleyes: Thankyou so much for your posts..:) |
Oh Kerry i am so sorry that you and your husband and family are going through such a worrying time at the moment. I am hoping and praying for you all, to help you cope and get through this difficult time in your lives. Sometimes the worst part is the not knowing what the trouble is - because even though we try not to we - ALWAYS THINK IT'S SERIOUS. I am sure it will be something easily treatable, that will allow you all to stop the worrying and stress you are experiencing. I have not been around myself for a while, trouble with internet, and really busy with family stuff as usual. You know where i am if you need to talk, and try and stop worrying!!!!!!!!!!! Big hugs to you all - Harvey sends Pixie a big kissey. xxxx |
I will keep him in my prayers |
You might also want to ask about the little camera that you swallow...it's about the size of a vitamin. You wear a transmitter all day while the camera takes pictures of your small intestine and colon. I just had this done and it was the only way they found the damage I had...endoscope nor colonoscopy could go that far but the camera can go all the way through. |
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They can't control the camera or take biopsies with this test but they can see damage the other tests can't see. |
Kerry, please add my prayers to all the others going up for your husband. I pray that you'll get the answers to what's going on with him and that there will be a simple cure for what ails him. God bless you both - hang in there! |
You and your husband will be in my prayers. |
Thankyou so very much to you all..means alot to me right now.:iheartu: We are both in quite good spirits today...Hubby is eating well and has a good apetite..he managed a good plateful of bangers and mash with cabbage tonight! He was last weighed at the doctors a week ago and weighed himself today and has lost another 1lb!:confused: but the main thing is his spirits are high and his apetite is good.:thumbup: Just wish they would hurry up and let us know when his tests are scheduled for. |
I'm so sorry your both going thru such a terrible time. Try to stay positive and pray together. I will pray for your husbands speedy recovery, and pray it isn't anything really life threatning. Warm hugs to you both. |
I'm so sorry to hear your husband is unwell...I'm sending special thoughts to you both. Big love and (((hugs))) from Claire xxx |
I will keep your beloved husband in my prayers and wish for a good diagnosis. So sorry you have to go through this. :sad: |
Just thought I would update you..My hubby has a consultation at the Haematology dept at our local hospital tomorrow morning (mon)..they will be doing a Bone Marrow Biopsy too. Naturally we are both very anxious about it all and just want all the answers now. its a very worrying time.:( |
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