RE: ERCP side effects after procedure/Dave

[Guest guest]

This is not a side effect I've experienced, and I HAVE had pancreatitis

after ERCPs. You need to discuss this with your Dr. right away. This does

sound like UC - please don't delay.

Arne

________________________________

From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of david caito

hi guy's

i had a ERCP done last wend. over 1 week ago and starting late

thursday night one week after the procedure i am having terrible

diarrhea attacks...

[Guest guest]

Hi Arne,

Thank you for the information again. You have really helped in a couple of cases with my situation.

If I do have UC do you think it is okay to take Imodium A-D to help with this?

I cannot get a hold of my doctor until Monday morning.

DAVE

From: on behalf of A & J MSent: Sat 10/7/2006 9:25 AMTo: Subject: RE: ERCP side effects after procedure/Dave

This is not a side effect I've experienced, and I HAVE had pancreatitisafter ERCPs. You need to discuss this with your Dr. right away. This doessound like UC - please don't delay.Arne________________________________From: [mailto: ] OnBehalf Of david caitohi guy'si had a ERCP done last wend. over 1 week ago and starting late thursday night one week after the procedure i am having terrible diarrhea attacks... This email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary and/or privileged material. Any review, distribution, reliance on, or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete it and all copies of it from your system.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Arne,

I am going to wait until tonight or tomorrow if i do not feel any better and go to the emergency room of the hospital.

i am going to take this paperwork with me along with all of my other paperwork and explain to them what i think i have and see what they can and will do for me if conditions get any worse.

i am going to try and tough it out for right now.

thank you again for your help and concern.

dave

From: on behalf of A & J MSent: Sat 10/7/2006 12:46 PMTo: Subject: RE: ERCP side effects after procedure/Dave

I don't want to frighten you, but there is a complication of inflammatorybowel disease called toxic megacolon (seehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000248.htm). This is notvery common, and is more typically seen in those with long-standing UC orCrohns. Sepsis is another complication that can go along with it(essentially, an overwhelming infection of the blood stream by toxinproducing bacteria). The problem with Imodium A-D is that it may mask moreserious symptoms, and does not help a bacterial infection whatsoever.The above referenced website states "Go to the emergency room or call thelocal emergency number (such as 911) if severe abdominal pain develops --particularly if it is accompanied by fever, rapid heart rate, tendernesswhen the abdomen is pressed, bloody diarrhea, frequent diarrhea, or painfulbowel movements."That being said, when I was first diagnosed with UC (1977), I went about aweek before seeking medical assistance.Is there an urgent care facility nearby, or do you have access to aNurseLine through your insurance?Arne55 - UC 1977, PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota________________________________From: [mailto: ] OnBehalf Of Dave CaitoHi Arne,Thank you for the information again. You have really helped in a couple ofcases with my situation.If I do have UC do you think it is okay to take Imodium A-D to help withthis?I cannot get a hold of my doctor until Monday morning.DAVE This email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary and/or privileged material. Any review, distribution, reliance on, or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete it and all copies of it from your system.

Thank You

[Guest guest]

Hi Arne,

I am going to wait until tonight or tomorrow if i do not feel any better and go to the emergency room of the hospital.

i am going to take this paperwork with me along with all of my other paperwork and explain to them what i think i have and see what they can and will do for me if conditions get any worse.

i am going to try and tough it out for right now.

thank you again for your help and concern.

dave

From: on behalf of A & J MSent: Sat 10/7/2006 12:46 PMTo: Subject: RE: ERCP side effects after procedure/Dave

I don't want to frighten you, but there is a complication of inflammatorybowel disease called toxic megacolon (seehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000248.htm). This is notvery common, and is more typically seen in those with long-standing UC orCrohns. Sepsis is another complication that can go along with it(essentially, an overwhelming infection of the blood stream by toxinproducing bacteria). The problem with Imodium A-D is that it may mask moreserious symptoms, and does not help a bacterial infection whatsoever.The above referenced website states "Go to the emergency room or call thelocal emergency number (such as 911) if severe abdominal pain develops --particularly if it is accompanied by fever, rapid heart rate, tendernesswhen the abdomen is pressed, bloody diarrhea, frequent diarrhea, or painfulbowel movements."That being said, when I was first diagnosed with UC (1977), I went about aweek before seeking medical assistance.Is there an urgent care facility nearby, or do you have access to aNurseLine through your insurance?Arne55 - UC 1977, PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota________________________________From: [mailto: ] OnBehalf Of Dave CaitoHi Arne,Thank you for the information again. You have really helped in a couple ofcases with my situation.If I do have UC do you think it is okay to take Imodium A-D to help withthis?I cannot get a hold of my doctor until Monday morning.DAVE This email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary and/or privileged material. Any review, distribution, reliance on, or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete it and all copies of it from your system.

Thank You

[Guest guest]

Hi Arne,

I am going to wait until tonight or tomorrow if i do not feel any better and go to the emergency room of the hospital.

i am going to take this paperwork with me along with all of my other paperwork and explain to them what i think i have and see what they can and will do for me if conditions get any worse.

i am going to try and tough it out for right now.

thank you again for your help and concern.

dave

From: on behalf of A & J MSent: Sat 10/7/2006 12:46 PMTo: Subject: RE: ERCP side effects after procedure/Dave

I don't want to frighten you, but there is a complication of inflammatorybowel disease called toxic megacolon (seehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000248.htm). This is notvery common, and is more typically seen in those with long-standing UC orCrohns. Sepsis is another complication that can go along with it(essentially, an overwhelming infection of the blood stream by toxinproducing bacteria). The problem with Imodium A-D is that it may mask moreserious symptoms, and does not help a bacterial infection whatsoever.The above referenced website states "Go to the emergency room or call thelocal emergency number (such as 911) if severe abdominal pain develops --particularly if it is accompanied by fever, rapid heart rate, tendernesswhen the abdomen is pressed, bloody diarrhea, frequent diarrhea, or painfulbowel movements."That being said, when I was first diagnosed with UC (1977), I went about aweek before seeking medical assistance.Is there an urgent care facility nearby, or do you have access to aNurseLine through your insurance?Arne55 - UC 1977, PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota________________________________From: [mailto: ] OnBehalf Of Dave CaitoHi Arne,Thank you for the information again. You have really helped in a couple ofcases with my situation.If I do have UC do you think it is okay to take Imodium A-D to help withthis?I cannot get a hold of my doctor until Monday morning.DAVE This email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary and/or privileged material. Any review, distribution, reliance on, or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete it and all copies of it from your system.

Thank You

[Guest guest]

Hi Arne and everyone else,

I called the doctor today on call and told them of my symptoms and they think I have a bacteria infection.

they called in Flagyl for me and taking 3-500mg pills a day for 7 days. I will see if this works first before going though more tests etc..

they do not think that I have UC or toxic megacolon with my symptoms. I hope that they are right.

thank you for the advice and being there for me. I will keep you posted on my results.

Dave

st.louis PC 2004

From: on behalf of A & J MSent: Sat 10/7/2006 12:46 PMTo: Subject: RE: ERCP side effects after procedure/Dave

I don't want to frighten you, but there is a complication of inflammatorybowel disease called toxic megacolon (seehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000248.htm). This is notvery common, and is more typically seen in those with long-standing UC orCrohns. Sepsis is another complication that can go along with it(essentially, an overwhelming infection of the blood stream by toxinproducing bacteria). The problem with Imodium A-D is that it may mask moreserious symptoms, and does not help a bacterial infection whatsoever.The above referenced website states "Go to the emergency room or call thelocal emergency number (such as 911) if severe abdominal pain develops --particularly if it is accompanied by fever, rapid heart rate, tendernesswhen the abdomen is pressed, bloody diarrhea, frequent diarrhea, or painfulbowel movements."That being said, when I was first diagnosed with UC (1977), I went about aweek before seeking medical assistance.Is there an urgent care facility nearby, or do you have access to aNurseLine through your insurance?Arne55 - UC 1977, PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota________________________________From: [mailto: ] OnBehalf Of Dave CaitoHi Arne,Thank you for the information again. You have really helped in a couple ofcases with my situation.If I do have UC do you think it is okay to take Imodium A-D to help withthis?I cannot get a hold of my doctor until Monday morning.DAVE This email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary and/or privileged material. Any review, distribution, reliance on, or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete it and all copies of it from your system.

Thank You

[Guest guest]

Hi Arne and everyone else,

I called the doctor today on call and told them of my symptoms and they think I have a bacteria infection.

they called in Flagyl for me and taking 3-500mg pills a day for 7 days. I will see if this works first before going though more tests etc..

they do not think that I have UC or toxic megacolon with my symptoms. I hope that they are right.

thank you for the advice and being there for me. I will keep you posted on my results.

Dave

st.louis PC 2004

From: on behalf of A & J MSent: Sat 10/7/2006 12:46 PMTo: Subject: RE: ERCP side effects after procedure/Dave

I don't want to frighten you, but there is a complication of inflammatorybowel disease called toxic megacolon (seehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000248.htm). This is notvery common, and is more typically seen in those with long-standing UC orCrohns. Sepsis is another complication that can go along with it(essentially, an overwhelming infection of the blood stream by toxinproducing bacteria). The problem with Imodium A-D is that it may mask moreserious symptoms, and does not help a bacterial infection whatsoever.The above referenced website states "Go to the emergency room or call thelocal emergency number (such as 911) if severe abdominal pain develops --particularly if it is accompanied by fever, rapid heart rate, tendernesswhen the abdomen is pressed, bloody diarrhea, frequent diarrhea, or painfulbowel movements."That being said, when I was first diagnosed with UC (1977), I went about aweek before seeking medical assistance.Is there an urgent care facility nearby, or do you have access to aNurseLine through your insurance?Arne55 - UC 1977, PSC 2000Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota________________________________From: [mailto: ] OnBehalf Of Dave CaitoHi Arne,Thank you for the information again. You have really helped in a couple ofcases with my situation.If I do have UC do you think it is okay to take Imodium A-D to help withthis?I cannot get a hold of my doctor until Monday morning.DAVE This email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, proprietary and/or privileged material. Any review, distribution, reliance on, or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete it and all copies of it from your system.

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