Hi Everyone,
I'm new here and figured I should introduce myself and share my story.
I finally got my diagnosis today of Crohn's ( I have known for a long time but it was unconfirmed).
I have spent the last 4 years getting sent home from the ER with the promise a GI would contact me. A year ago a "bulge" formed below my ribs on my right side and I figured that someone would finally do something but instead they tested my liver. I had an MRI 4 years ago and it showed thickening on my bowel but no one told me until a few months ago. I have had tons of other tests but until today I have had no help from a Doctor and spent years on a waitlist for a GI so I can get my colonoscopy.
I managed to luck out today after a week long flare up and not being able to leave my bathroom. I went to the walk in clinic and was able to finally see a knowledgeable Dr. He looked over my records, called the GI to make an appointment for me and promised me I would feel better soon. He officially diagnosed me and was shocked it had taken so long. I'm currently taking 50mg of Prednisone and go back next Wednesday.
I feel relieved and also really worried about what happens next.
Anyway that's my story....sorry its so long
I'm new here and figured I should introduce myself and share my story.
I finally got my diagnosis today of Crohn's ( I have known for a long time but it was unconfirmed).
I have spent the last 4 years getting sent home from the ER with the promise a GI would contact me. A year ago a "bulge" formed below my ribs on my right side and I figured that someone would finally do something but instead they tested my liver. I had an MRI 4 years ago and it showed thickening on my bowel but no one told me until a few months ago. I have had tons of other tests but until today I have had no help from a Doctor and spent years on a waitlist for a GI so I can get my colonoscopy.
I managed to luck out today after a week long flare up and not being able to leave my bathroom. I went to the walk in clinic and was able to finally see a knowledgeable Dr. He looked over my records, called the GI to make an appointment for me and promised me I would feel better soon. He officially diagnosed me and was shocked it had taken so long. I'm currently taking 50mg of Prednisone and go back next Wednesday.
I feel relieved and also really worried about what happens next.
Anyway that's my story....sorry its so long