It's maddening.. to think I have been pain free since September, and we've started over on 2/17. I'm on lots of hydrocodone to take some of the edge off, but it doesn't bring relief.
Dr. Gonsalves called Friday evening, saying my CT scan showed two areas of my colon under distension and wants to do a colonoscopy on Wednesday. We're trying to eliminate EoG as a source of the pain. That would be great, but leaves a heck of a lot of questions.
The ACHT test came back normal, so no need for steroids. My body is making enough cortisol. Praise God! The biopsies showed 2 precancerous and one normal biopsy on my back, so I have a follow up on May 1. Not too worried about that. I may have a few more removed in May, just as a precaution.
Other than the massive abdominal pain - even from drinking water (flashback to August) - I feel good. The hydrocodone is binding me up, but the cleanse on Tuesday should take care of that :) I'm feeling really loopy on the pain meds, but it's the only way to get through. I'm so frustrated, and continue to pray.
It's been a long road. My mom said we all go through our time, and this is mine. I told her I didn't want it to be my time, and she laughed. I hope the end of the pain is near and we can find some answers and get me fixed. My faith has been tested, I know how much I love and need my family, and I totally realize I'm not in control of my life but in how I deal with it. I'm ready to move forward. Right now, just focused on getting to Wednesday for the test, and then finding out the results. My mom has been coming over every day and evening to help with the kids. It's been such a blessing with mom and dad nearby. I'm not sure how Adam and I could have managed the last 6 months without them. I'm doing everything I can to get better. I really am looking forward to this GI stuff getting behind me!
I am so sorry the pain is back Betsy. I know how frustrating and upsetting that must be for you. I hope the testing Wed gives you some answers. Sending hugs.
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