Frustrated
I was diagnosed 18 years ago and have been on eight different medications. I have had part of my small intestine removed (12 inches of ilium) and had a kidney stone every year since resectioning.
Something isn't right
Then suddenly, my blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and bloodwork went crazy. My GI did nothing.
I started Entyvio, and some bloodwork was getting better, but I was still very sick. I moved and got a new GI doctor, and he referred me immediately to a hepatologist.
My diagnosis: liver cirrhosis
One month to the day after moving and seeing new doctors, I found out I had stage 4 liver cirrhosis. I had a colonoscopy, and FINALLY, my Crohn's is under control.
Is this all common? I'm tired, have been through the wringer, and have so many more doctor appointments.
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