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Re: Andrea-What is a Sitz marker test?

From: Andrea (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Apr 28 17:00:16 2001

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Sandy, A sitz marker test is a gastro doctor prescribed test where they take an x-ray of my abdomen and then I swallow a capsule filled with little round markers actually 24 of them. In 5 days I go back and they take another X-ray of my abddomin and it will show if any of the markers are in my bowel or colon area still. I had every single marker left in me because I did not go to the bathroom at all. I guess they are all sitting right near my rectum area thus there is something there blocking me which in turn backs me up. I mean I go up to 2 weeks with no bowel movement. Let me put it this way, I did a bowel cleansing and the next morning I was 7 pounds lighter.. I am not kidding. I had like 3 months worth inside me. I get so backed up that I actually gain about 7 pounds and go up 3 pant sizes when I am backed up... SO, the next step is most likely surgery or something. I am concerned that I may have adhesions, or scar tissue or maybe even endo in that rectum area. Who knows... I will soon find out... Andrea

>----- Original Message -----
From: Sandy <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 5:48 PM Subject: Andrea-What is a Sitz marker test?

> Hi Andrea, I hope you find this message. I haven't been here for a
> while, so today, I went back and found your reply. I'm sorry you're
> so uncomfortable, I ache for you. I'm on day 3 of my flow, and I
> can relate to bloating, I feel and look like I've gained 15 lbs. in
> the last few days. Less than a week and counting until my appt...
> What is that test, and what is it for--I've never hear of it before,
> only a sitz bath. I've had my 3rd acupuncture treatment, and she
> used something on me called ear seeds. It's small patches with a
> bit of adhesive on them. They must push on points for pain control.
> She has put 5 on each ear. I will get them taken off next Monday.
> There has been some relief with them. I really like the lady that I
> go to, and have been feeling great afterwards for about 2-3 hours.
> The ear seeds are supposed to help extend the pain control. I am
> just very reluctant to go on hormones. I want to try the natural
> stuff first. I say "natural", but, I do take Advil when I need to,
> and being a Wisconsinite, I have to say, I do like my cocktails too.
> I am careful not to combine the two though. Hope your pain gets
> better soon. Hope to hear your answer soon-thanks, Sandy
>

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