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Addressing fears and illness and coping strategies
- By JCatGuy · New reply December 23, 2008
- 10 replies
- Hello, I've been in and out of so many GI MD offices, ER's and hospitalizations in the past 1 3/4 years that it sickens me to even think about worse yet, I'm heading right back. Living in the outer boroughs ...
- By Whisperingdays · New reply June 15, 2008
- 6 replies
- I wanted to update you all about what is going on with me at this point in the hospital. I had hoped I would of gone home by now but I am still here. On a good note I have gained 10 pounds on the TPN ...
- By c-townchic · New reply May 25, 2008
- 14 replies
- I don't know if anyone out there has the same problem.My GI doctor got the results from Mayo and found out my large bowel and colon were the problem.When I had pelvic surgery the dr accidentally cut the ...
- By Kenna · New reply April 7, 2008
- 1 reply
- Thank you to everyone for sharing your thoughts and challanges. I am new to this site. I am 46 years old, at the age of 39 I received my first colonoscopy. The doctors first attempt proved no results ...
- By ktmorong12 · New reply November 8, 2007
- 12 replies
- I have post viral gastroparesis. I have tried almost everything. I never knew how much it affected me until I go and DO something. When I say DO I mean like go out socially or go to take a test or play ...
- By Charlotte1 · New reply October 9, 2007
- 7 replies
- I am newly diagnosed and scared out ot my mind. I have had many illnesses that never effected me but with the years that some people have dealt with this and little or no relief is terrifying. I want ...