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Ongoing side stitch?
I’ve had a pain in my right side on and off for over a decade. When it’s been painful enough to have it assessed, X-rays...
BMs after every meal
I have Chronic Pancreatitis, am on a Steroid Trial too and am having a small BM after everything I eat which means going to the...
Fecal Incontinence....any remedies?
So my dad has recurrent rectal cancer. He has chosen not to get a colostomy, nor chemo. He's 82.He goes to the bathroom up to...
Dull Ache 3 Months after Hemicolectomy
Hi everyone, I had a left hemicolectomy three months ago now as the result of an intestinal volvulus. I have been recovering well, however in...
Is a sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis the only option?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-a-sigmoid-colectomy-for-diverticulitis-the-only-option/
I’m looking for alternatives to sigmoid colectomy surgery. I had a CT scan because of poor gut health and felt like maybe something was structurally...
Motility, joint, twitching & sinus issues, sharp pain near sternum
Off and on since October last year, I’ve been having chest pains or kind of a sharp pain maybe near my sternum area. This year...
Aging With History of Bulimia
Hi all. I’d appreciate help on this if you’ve had experience or knowledge of the long-range effects of bulimia. I am a 70 y/o woman....
Nausea with bowel movement
I have been having a stomach problem I can’t find an answer too as to why I get extremely sick at my stomach every time...
Caught by CT scan today, zero guidance
Had cramps ache lower right abdomen 2 days not relieved by gas or BM so went into ER. WBC and all other blood values normal,...
Dealing with multiple GI issues
I have been adding new diagnoses to my already numerous this past six months. My former gi dr just thru meds at me mostly. So...
Upset stomach, losing weight for months
I am a 45f who has been dealing with diarrhea, dry heaving, burping, nausea, lost appetite, and significant weight loss (13 lbs) since Feb with...
Stomach pain and bloating
Basically four months ago (April 9th) I ate a severely undercooked frozen pizza and have felt like something is stuck in my stomach ever since....
What can cause chest pain that’s come and gone for months?
Since around maybe September or October last year, I started having chest pain or pain somewhere below my chest. A few months before that during...
Question about Laxatives
I have had serious abdominal pain for a while now (8 months), and have been seeing the doctor complaining about it. I found a ball...
Surgery - robotic sigmoid colon resection - diverticulitis
I wanted to share my recent experience of a robotic sigmoid colon resection. I am now 5 weeks post-surgery and think this is a good...
Questions and Advice
Hello all, My situation may be unusual, but I’m just looking for opinions and suggestions. Approximately 18 months ago, I noticed my blood pressure rising...
What can cause unintentional weight loss?
Recently I’ve noticed I’ve been losing weight without trying to, and I’m concerned. I’ve lost at least 10 pounds during the past maybe month or...
Small bowel erosion and moderate ascites
I am 31f. In October I experienced sudden intense abdominal pain. I had been consitpated a bit before. The pain was so bad I was...
Colorectal surgeon removed the sigmoid colon and I'm no better
Questions and AdvicePosted by gwix98 @gwix98, May 16 5:14pmHello all,My situation may be unusual, but I’m just looking for opinions and suggestions.Approximately 18 months ago,...
Anyone have a subtotal or total colectomy with ileorectal anastomy?
Hello! I'm trying hard to connect with other people who have had a subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis but it's so difficult to find other...