Re: Lab tests normal....No surprise there

March 10, 2001

(((Hugs))) ,

I know just what you are saying about the GI dr. I've been

to one twice, and they wanted to do the Barium Enema and

the sigmoidoscopy. The first time that I was supposed to

have gone thru with it was b/c of chronic constipation

(turned out to be IBS) but I told them no way, no how was I

going to let that dr stick a probe up my backside. This

was a male dr. I know now that if I must ever have those

tests done it's going to be with a female GI dr. So far

I've not had to do that.

Also if you are having problems with blood in your stool

that might be a sign of bowel endo. There are other signs

that affect the bowel that make endo a very strong

possibility.

Are you having any other pains?

Feel better soon sweetie!!

=====

Kristy

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Falls/4659/kristyspage.html

__________________________________________________

March 10, 2001

In a message dated 3/10/01 2:53:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, handd1@... writes:

already

set up a calming atmosphere in there with candles and TONS of reading

material. Oh, what to do when you can only go poo? My grandmother says I

should bypass my doc and ask for a referral to a gastrointerologist. I

think that may work, but honestly, I'm scared. From the diarrhea I've

developed very painful hemorrhoids, and I don't want them poking around in

painful areas. Think about it...If you had diarrhea 20 times or more a day,

with all the wiping and such (I've since switched to baby wipes) would you

want someone sticking something up your butt? I think not! I know I have

to do it, but I just am NOT looking forward to it. Then again, who would

want to do that for a living?

I would go to a gastroenterologist, I am under terrible stress with my life and I do not get diarrhoea DO IT Hon Grandma knows best! Anne

March 10, 2001

#1,

I am , I don't know if you remember me. I haven't posted here much, but your post prompted me to reply. I too am going thru crap right now with my doctor and lab results....I have many problems right now, urilogical, for which i am on an antibiotic (vaginosis, proteinuria, a result of a bacterial infection). I have been sick for 4 years off and on with very real symptoms for which the doctor's office always says tests are normal. I was even referred to a psycologist and psyciatrist because she said it was mental. I was insulted. I am on meds for depression, anxiety(now being used more for chronic pain) and I still feel terrrible. So, how do you explain that?! Sometimes I wonder, how doctors, with all their education, think the way they do. Sometimes, I know what is better for me more than the doctor does. This is really frustrating, because, like you, while the lab tests always (well almost) come back normal, I must still suffer. When the lab stuff is normal, the doctor tends to treat my symptoms less agressively. Do you find that too? It is so frustrating.

Hang in there,

#2

March 10, 2001

If your doc is certain that the chronic diarrhea is caused by stress, what is he doing to help you decrease your stress? Has he sent you to a stress management specialist?? He should not just leave you in the cold. There needs to be treatment, regardless of the cause. It is not good to have chronic explosive diarrhea and it is not normal to have blood in the stool. It still needs to be treated, regardless of the cause.

IMHO

Lee

P.S. I'm sure that a qualified classical homeopathic physician could help you, if you are interested in that option. www.homeopathic.org

Don & <handd1@...> wrote:

My stool samples came back, and my doctor's office said that they didn'tfind any bugs in my stool. There was blood, however. He now says that mychronic diarrhea is cased by stress. This past weekend I came very close toending up in the hospital, because of dehydration. I just couldn't getliquids in as fast as they were coming out! I don't mean to be so graphic,but this really has become quite a problem for me. My doctor doesn't seemto want to do anything. So, now I'm supposed to be stuck with running tothe bathroom to have explosive diarrhea every five minutes? What a lifethat is! Just forward my email to my bathroom....and why not? I've alreadyset up a calming atmosphere in there with candles and TONS of readingmaterial. Oh, what to do when you can only go poo? My grandmother says Ishould bypass my doc and ask for a referral to a gastrointerologist. Ithink that may work, but honestly, I'm scared. From the diarrhea I'vedeveloped very painful hemorrhoids, and I don't want them poking around inpainful areas. Think about it...If you had diarrhea 20 times or more a day,with all the wiping and such (I've since switched to baby wipes) would youwant someone sticking something up your butt? I think not! I know I haveto do it, but I just am NOT looking forward to it. Then again, who wouldwant to do that for a living?

March 10, 2001

Lee,

Thanks! You know, it's funny how I have been made to feel that if there is nothing they feel should be done, I clam up. Why is that? If there is something wrong, you'd think I'd shout to everyone until something is done about it, but why don't I? It sometimes takes a gentle reminder to get me back on track. Thanks, Lee. Hope all is well for you, and I hope stress is low for you now, too!

-----Original Message-----From: l harris [mailto:belowskinbeauty@...]Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 10:39 AM Subject: Re: Lab tests normal....No surprise there

If your doc is certain that the chronic diarrhea is caused by stress, what is he doing to help you decrease your stress? Has he sent you to a stress management specialist?? He should not just leave you in the cold. There needs to be treatment, regardless of the cause. It is not good to have chronic explosive diarrhea and it is not normal to have blood in the stool. It still needs to be treated, regardless of the cause.

IMHO

Lee

P.S. I'm sure that a qualified classical homeopathic physician could help you, if you are interested in that option. www.homeopathic.org

Don & <handd1@...> wrote:

My stool samples came back, and my doctor's office said that they didn'tfind any bugs in my stool. There was blood, however. He now says that mychronic diarrhea is cased by stress. This past weekend I came very close toending up in the hospital, because of dehydration. I just couldn't getliquids in as fast as they were coming out! I don't mean to be so graphic,but this really has become quite a problem for me. My doctor doesn't seemto want to do anything. So, now I'm supposed to be stuck with running tothe bathroom to have explosive diarrhea every five minutes? What a lifethat is! Just forward my email to my bathroom....and why not? I've alreadyset up a calming atmosphere in there with candles and TONS of readingmaterial. Oh, what to do when you can only go poo? My grandmother says Ishould bypass my doc and ask for a referral to a gastrointerologist. Ithink that may work, but honestly, I'm scared. From the diarrhea I'vedeveloped very painful hemorrhoids, and I don't want them poking around inpainful areas. Think about it...If you had diarrhea 20 times or more a day,with all the wiping and such (I've since switched to baby wipes) would youwant someone sticking something up your butt? I think not! I know I haveto do it, but I just am NOT looking forward to it. Then again, who wouldwant to do that for a living?

March 10, 2001

You know Kristy, you've just brought up a very important point. I did just

discover something last night. When I was having one of many BMs, I felt a

funny pressure in my vagina. There is a very abnormal lump that is very big

right at the opening of my vagina. I have made an appointment to see my GYN

on Monday, and I haven't really been having pains per se, but more of a

" fullness " feeling. I know I have endo on my bladder, and I never thought

to think that it may be endo. Thanks Kristy!

Re: Lab tests normal....No surprise there

(((Hugs))) ,

I know just what you are saying about the GI dr. I've been

to one twice, and they wanted to do the Barium Enema and

the sigmoidoscopy. The first time that I was supposed to

have gone thru with it was b/c of chronic constipation

(turned out to be IBS) but I told them no way, no how was I

going to let that dr stick a probe up my backside. This

was a male dr. I know now that if I must ever have those

tests done it's going to be with a female GI dr. So far

I've not had to do that.

Also if you are having problems with blood in your stool

that might be a sign of bowel endo. There are other signs

that affect the bowel that make endo a very strong

possibility.

Are you having any other pains?

Feel better soon sweetie!!

=====

Kristy

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Falls/4659/kristyspage.html

__________________________________________________

March 10, 2001

,

MOST DEFINITELY!! Doctors that I have seen have always treated me this way. In fact, my doc told me that when I was so dehydrated that I was falling into the walls, and couldn't stand, he told me that I didn't need to go to the ER, just have some pedialyte. I collapsed in the store. Why do doctors do this??

-----Original Message-----From: kiddoc82@... [mailto:kiddoc82@...]Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 1:52 PM Subject: Re: Lab tests normal....No surprise there #1, I am , I don't know if you remember me. I haven't posted here much, but your post prompted me to reply. I too am going thru crap right now with my doctor and lab results....I have many problems right now, urilogical, for which i am on an antibiotic (vaginosis, proteinuria, a result of a bacterial infection). I have been sick for 4 years off and on with very real symptoms for which the doctor's office always says tests are normal. I was even referred to a psycologist and psyciatrist because she said it was mental. I was insulted. I am on meds for depression, anxiety(now being used more for chronic pain) and I still feel terrrible. So, how do you explain that?! Sometimes I wonder, how doctors, with all their education, think the way they do. Sometimes, I know what is better for me more than the doctor does. This is really frustrating, because, like you, while the lab tests always (well almost) come back normal, I must still suffer. When the lab stuff is normal, the doctor tends to treat my symptoms less agressively. Do you find that too? It is so frustrating. Hang in there, #2 ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ The Being Sick CommunityHelp with Merger/files/Visual problems with colors?Click the link below and select the modify link to your right. Then select the **Send Plain Text Email** option. This will stop you receiving emails with colored or enlarged fonts./joinMembers Lounge:-Photo Album, memorial page, members profiles, birthdays, locations, medical resources, counselling via email and a whole bunch of free things.http://www.elderwyn.com/members Message Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at # on IRC DALnet./files/chat.htmBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator either via email <-owner > or visit:- /files/Moderators.htmSubscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into eGroups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings, subscribe or unsubscribe, please visit /join~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~Hold on to what is good, even if it's a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, even if it's a tree that stands by itself. Hold on to what you must do even, if it's a long way from here. Hold on to your life, even if it's easier to let go." - Pueblo Prayer

March 10, 2001

,

Let me know what your dr says about that lump. If you need

information for educational purposes and want to ask a gyn

about this go to: http://forums.obgyn.net/womens-health.

I had my biopsy on Thurs and I will get the results of it

in 3 weeks when I go back for my follow up which is on the

28th.

I hope that you have a good Sunday.

=====

Kristy

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Falls/4659/kristyspage.html

__________________________________________________

March 13, 2001

Hey babe,

Got to go with the grandmother on this one... see the GI ologist...

there is something not right, and your normal Dr has no right to just

assume the blood in your stool sample is from all the gunk. Never

assume.

How goes things sweetie?

I think you need to give that Dr a swift kick you know where, see a

new one and get, um... was gonna say *your ass* lol.. to the GI

specialist.

How you feeling ?

Love Aisha.

> Hi guys.

>

> My stool samples came back, and my doctor's office said that they

didn't find any bugs in my stool. There was blood, however. He now

says that my chronic diarrhea is cased by stress. This past weekend

I came very close to ending up in the hospital, because of

dehydration. I just couldn't get liquids in as fast as they were

coming out! I don't mean to be so graphic, but this really has

become quite a problem for me. My doctor doesn't seem to want to do

anything. So, now I'm supposed to be stuck with running to the

bathroom to have explosive diarrhea every five minutes? What a life

that is! Just forward my email to my bathroom....and why not? I've

already set up a calming atmosphere in there with candles and TONS of

reading material. Oh, what to do when you can only go poo? My

grandmother says I should bypass my doc and ask for a referral to a

gastrointerologist. I think that may work, but honestly, I'm

scared. From the diarrhea I've developed very painful hemorrhoids,

and I don't want them poking around in painful areas. Think about

it...If you had diarrhea 20 times or more a day, with all the wiping

and such (I've since switched to baby wipes) would you want someone

sticking something up your butt? I think not! I know I have to do

it, but I just am NOT looking forward to it. Then again, who would

want to do that for a living?

March 13, 2001

Hey #2,

Just wanted to say hi, and give you some support. Sounds like you are

going through your fair share of shit right about now.

> Sometimes I wonder, how doctors, with all their education, think

the way they do. Sometimes, I know what is better for me more than

the doctor does. This is really frustrating, because, like you,

while the lab tests always (well almost) come back normal, I must

still suffer. When the lab stuff is normal, the doctor tends to

treat my symptoms less agressively. Do you find that too?

You know, sometimes I wonder if they even run the right test that is

specific for the symptoms you are presenting. Have you considered

seeing an immunologist? They usually get all the people when the

general Dr's dont have a clue. Just a thought.

If I can help let me know!

Keep the faith!

Love Aisha.

March 14, 2001

LMAO!!!

I have told the doctor that I would really watch his step if I were him, I

already have one doctor being investigated by the medical board....He wrote

the referral right away. LOL. Things have slowed a little, but something

still just isn't right, you know that feeling? Anyway, I haven't seen the

GI dr yet, and I'll let you guys know when that happens.

#1