WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: Ovarian Cyst? NOT ????

Re: Ovarian Cyst? NOT ????

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Nov 1999 16:41:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Nov 1999, Carrie wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>Thanks for all the replies to my post earlier in the month about how I
>am in pain and my physician thought it was a cyst on my left ovary.
>Well, the ultrasound came back clean, no masses or anything. Still in
>pain, (ER gave me percocet.
>
>I went to my gp he feels I have colitis... I am confused, scared, and
>now they want me to do an endoscope! IAM NOT HAPPY,,, I know that this
>room deals with OB stuff, but I really need some help. I am afraid of
>going in for the endoscope, is there any other way? I am thinking of not
>having it done!!!
>
>Thanks, Carrie

Hi Carrie,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news here, but, if I am not mistaken, the way they check for colitis is with a colonoscopy, not an endoscopy (I know, with the area in which the scope is inserted, they should call it an endoscopy!). From my knowledge as a patient, an endoscopy is the scope that is put down your throat and into your stomach to look for ulcers. The Colonoscopy looks for abnormalities in the colon, such as colitis. A colonoscopy is really one of the best tests out there for checking the colon. I have to have one done every three years due to my father dying at age 42 of colon cancer, and my maternal grandmother having colon cancer as well. They do sedate you for the test. The worst part is the prep, but there are many things you can do to help out with that. I personally recommend Magnesium Citrate (I'm not a Dr., just talking from my side of the fence...talk to your Dr. though). It tastes kind of like a salty 7-Up. If you drink it fast, it isn't too bad. Also, follow it with a chaser of a clear juice such as apple juice, or any other juice or drink your Dr. permits.

I hope this helps. I know you don't want to go through this or any other test, but if it will lead to a proper diagnosis, then it really is in your best interest so you can get the proper treatment and get back to feeling better.

-- Robin

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Robin

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