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sarahcals · 03-01-2009, 03:56 PM

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!

kezza · 03-01-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahcals

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!

The doctor has referred him to a specialist for a Sigmoidoscopy & Colonoscopy and also to a haematologist for a blood screen and Ultrasound

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!

Thankyou so much for your posts..

DianeW · 03-01-2009, 04:39 PM

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

Patti · 03-01-2009, 06:26 PM

I will keep him in my prayers

my2boyz · 03-01-2009, 06:45 PM

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.

kezza · 03-02-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

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.

Oh Thankyou! we will ask about this! I never heard of this before?! wasn't it a bit strange swallowing something like that? and...how did you find it afterwards? dare I ask!?

kezza · 03-02-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DianeW

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

aaww Thankyou Diane!

I'm such a worrier anyway! and you are right..the not knowing is the worst part

Thankyou for your kind message it is very comforting. Pixie is sending Harvey a big kiss back X

my2boyz · 03-02-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kezza

Oh Thankyou! we will ask about this! I never heard of this before?! wasn't it a bit strange swallowing something like that? and...how did you find it afterwards? dare I ask!?

Everything was fine...it's not hard to swallow and I didn't even know it was there...or that is left

They do tell you to stay away from other people who are having the same test done because it can affect your recording and also to stay away from things like MRI machines until you know the camera has 'passed'. If you're unsure whether or not it passed you can have an x-ray done to see if it's gone.

They can't control the camera or take biopsies with this test but they can see damage the other tests can't see.

IluvLucy · 03-02-2009, 04:19 AM

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!

BonBon · 03-02-2009, 10:32 AM

You and your husband will be in my prayers.

kezza · 03-02-2009, 12:56 PM

Thankyou so very much to you all..means alot to me right now.

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!

but the main thing is his spirits are high and his apetite is good.

Just wish they would hurry up and let us know when his tests are scheduled for.

Yorkiedaze · 03-02-2009, 02:51 PM

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.

Lucia · 03-02-2009, 11:15 PM

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

Monday · 03-03-2009, 12:03 AM

I will keep your beloved husband in my prayers and wish for a good diagnosis.

So sorry you have to go through this.

kezza · 03-08-2009, 01:46 PM

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.

03-01-2009, 03:56 PM	#16
sarahcals Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 149	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! __________________ Proud Mommy of Violet

03-01-2009, 04:39 PM	#18
DianeW YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cheshire, England. Posts: 489	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 __________________ Take Care - Diane and little Harvey MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB AND PETITE PUPS UNITED Last edited by DianeW; 03-01-2009 at 04:41 PM.

03-01-2009, 06:26 PM	#19
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I will keep him in my prayers __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-02-2009, 04:19 AM	#24
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	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! __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

03-02-2009, 10:32 AM	#25
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	You and your husband will be in my prayers. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

03-01-2009, 06:45 PM	#20
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	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.

03-02-2009, 12:56 PM	#26
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	Thankyou so very much to you all..means alot to me right now. 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! but the main thing is his spirits are high and his apetite is good. Just wish they would hurry up and let us know when his tests are scheduled for. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

03-02-2009, 02:51 PM	#27
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	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. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

03-02-2009, 11:15 PM	#28
Lucia Twinkle & Wicket's Mum Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent, England Posts: 2,197	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 __________________ Love from Claire (Me!) mummy to skindaughters Mia and Lucia, furdaughter Twinkleand fursons Wicket and Ozzy 'Treat stressful situations like a dog; pee on them then walk away.'

03-03-2009, 12:03 AM	#29
Monday AND Friday also! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,371	I will keep your beloved husband in my prayers and wish for a good diagnosis. So sorry you have to go through this. __________________ Like dogs, we should sniff butts, not kiss them. Dogs have more friends because they wag their tails, not their tongues. http://music.clevver.com/video/25815...ersion-300.php

03-08-2009, 01:46 PM	#30
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	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. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!