So I received an official letter and the news I was hoping to hear was no cancer. It’s confirmed...no cancer. Whew. However he had diagnosed me with ulcerative colitis. Which he said explains the tummy problems Ive been dealing with. Im also relieved that all this stuff isn’t just in my head but con...

I guess he did. I don’t rememberwhat he said as I was just coming out of the medically induced nap. What read in the discharge papers was that he removed several polyps and sending those in to be screened. I think he said I might have ulcerative colitis?? But that may have been the person next door ...

Well. Colonoscopy is done. I’m not entirely sure what happened. I had a panic attack when I got to the procedure room and the anesthesia tech said I’m going to give you something to help you relax. Next thing I know I’m in recovery.

I’ll post more after a nap.

Hey Maxx, I just had mine today and had the same symptoms as you. Came back all clear minus internal hemorrhoids. You'll be fine That is good news. Well it’s 4:15 pm time for phase 2. I just drank the first glass of Gatoraid / Miralax combo. I did what they suggested and put two 32 oz bottles of Ga...

Well it’s 12:00 noon and I’ve just taken the first step for this cleanse by taking the two bisacodyl according instructions with some of the white colored Gatoraid. I don’t know what to expect so I’m hoping for good thoughts.

So as I am mentally preparing for my upcoming colonoscopy, I have a a consultation appointment with the dr. What kind of questions should I ask??

So i followed up with my doctor yesterday (Friday) and so far he is not very concerned right now. He did say that this is precautionary and he pointed out that I have been very stressed as of late because of some work related items (change in shifts...working in the afternoon vs days, and some inter...

Update - I write this from the parking lot after being seen in the Emergency Department at the hospital. I drove in after I ate food and 15-20 minutes later I felt intense pain in my tummy. Not knowing if this is/was related to the upcoming colonoscopy. Bloodwork = All Fine Urinalysis = Showed small...

Thank you for your words of support....I need to heed my own advice and stay away from WebMd but I can't help it. It could be anything from stress, to IBS, to ulcerative colitis, My anxiety is higher now...I sent a message to my primary doctor explaining what I have been feeling. Of course I have be...

Well appointment has been made for January 3rd. I asked if it would be possible to see the doctor in a consultation setting and they said yes so that will be on January 2nd.

Now the waiting.

I am 42 years old and I can't say with any certainty that I have a family history of colon (or any other) cancer if my genes as I am adopted and never knew my biological parents. I must be honest, I am a little overweight....honestly I wish weight loss was like taxes...I don't have to do something a...

Hello everyone, I’ve been speaking to my doctor about my health and symptoms I’m having. With in the last few months I’ve have had some different symptoms going on. I noticed bright red blood in my stool and on the toilet paper after using the toilet. I went in and my doctor said I had a larger exte...