Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Sick to My Stomach...Literally!

A few days ago I made this post about being sick to my stomach. Well after visiting my doctor two weeks ago, I found out that I am literally sick to my stomach :(


I had a quick out patient procedure a week ago and the doctor took a few biopsies of my colon. The plan is to test for cancer cells and infections that might have caused the inflammation.


History...

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was in high school...over 20 years ago. My body has worked well with the medication that I have been given and I haven't had any probelms in YEARS. I visited my doctor in May for my annual check up and my results were so good that he didn't need to see me again until 2011. But my stomach has been feeling so yucky lately so I thought it best to make an appointment sooner than later.


I finally heard back from my doctor today and discovered that I do NOT have any cancer cells (Praise GOD) and that I do NOT have an infection. Basically, my colon is just inflamed...probably due to stress, stress, and MORE stress. Go figure?!?!

I go back to the doctor next week to decided what the next steps should be. I am predicting that either my medication will change or that I will be given a supplemental medication to go with the prescription that I already take.


Please keep me in your prayers...I could really use them.

14 comments:

Faith said...

Lianna, I'm so thankful for this great report! Praise the Lord. Praying you will continue to heal and feel completely healthy soon!

Kendra said...

Thankful for the great news of no cancer or infection~~ still so sorry you are having troubles! Will be praying for sure =)

Laurie in SC said...

I'm so sorry you're going through all this Lianna, I am praying for you in SC!

Jennifer said...

how scary! I am not immune to stomach problems, so I definately feel your pain (literally.) So relieved to hear the good test results, and I will pray that you & your doctor will come up with a good plan for you. :)

Laura Ann said...

Lianna, I am sorry to hear your not feeling well but I will certainly add you to my prayers and that this is resolved soon.

God Bless
Daily laying it at the Master's feet!
Laura Ann

Heather said...

Lianna- I totally understand what you are going through, I had a midgut malrotation, and after many surgeries, I finally am managing, of course now along with my IF, but I can totally understand the sick to your stomach feeling!

God Bless you sweetie!

-Heather
htt://sweetnessandme.blogspot.com

Lesley At Sarita Farms said...

Praise God it's not cancer...but I am so sorry you are feeling so stress. I know your time is coming Lianna...you will be a mom one day! My prayers are with you!!

Laura Ann said...

Praise God everything is okay. I had no idea you had been sick. Lay off the stress Lianna. Get it out of your life friend. Praying for you.

Megan said...

So glad to hear that there are no cancer cells in your body!!! Kyle has ulcerative colitis so I know how NOT fun that can be. Hope that the doctor can come up with a plan that will make you feel better asap!!

sarah @ life {sweet} life said...

I'm so glad to hear the great report too! Sorry you're not feeling well though...will add this to my prayers for you when I'm praying for growing your family also. :)

The Coach's Wife said...

So glad that you had great news. Sorry you are still having tummy issues!

Life Happens said...

I'm glad to hear that it was not cancerous! Will be keeping you in my prayers. Good luck with the appointment next week!

Fabiola said...

I hope the meds start to kick in soon after your docs appointment and you can feel yourself again.

Fabiola

Lori said...

Thankful the report was good and definitely thankful that there's possible help for you in medication changes.
God is good!