Testing for UC
Hey all, thought I would check a few of these forums out as I'm getting nowhere with medical staff. I'm currently being referred to be tested for UC, I've had gastro issues all my life and been diagnosed with everything under the sun from the classic gastritis to an ulcer, to just old IBS. How long did it take you all to get your diagnoses that fit?
I tried talking to my doctor yesterday as its been a month of pain, and feeling like I'm dying when I'm on the toilet, either C or D with no let up, and the exhaustion has crippled my mental health (I suffer from CPTSD unrelated). They've referred me to the gastro team and told me to take Loperimide daily but I need to know how long I'll be in this rut before the light appears at the end of the tunnel.
Trying to explain how I feel to people is hard as no one around me gets it, but I'm so scared of how it makes me feel I only end up eating one meal a day, any insight into your journeys would be appreciated!
it took almost 6 months before doctors figured out I had Crohn's. I can relate to your frustration. I have tried dozens of different medications and combinations of medications and now biologics.
I was in so much pain that I too stopped eating or only had a meal a day but that caused me to lose a lot of weight.
I get that it's hard but I hope the doctors figure out something soon and get you on a regular regimen. Many of us can relate with you on here.
Let us know how you get on.
Vern - IBD Team Member
