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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy w/ 10 Biopsy, Help?

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Cait96
Cait96

Hey, i am looking for some advice. For about a year now ive been suffering from horrendous stomach pain. Ive always had some stomach aches but not to this extent. So, within the past 6 months my symptoms have started to get worse.. mouth ulcers, b12 deficient, blood in stool, mucus, bright red rash occasionally around face, neck and upper arms, bloating and obvious stomach pain. Had a flexible sigmoidoscopy yesterday, apparently the part they looked at was okay, however they took 10 biopsies. 

So my question is, is that many normal? and should i be asking for more tests (ie. colonoscopy and small bowel ct scan)

Any help would be much appreciated 

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  • wern777
    wern777 Cait96

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    Dear Cait96 -- just checking in to see if you have received any answers?  Please let us know how you are doing. 
    • wern777
      wern777 Cait96

      Posted

      So sorry to hear that.  I know it does not solve your concern, but I have had some similar symptoms for 7 months.  In the past I have had multiple investigations -- nothing diagnosed except IBS & GERD. Strength to you - keep us updated?

    • Cait96
      Cait96 wern777

      Posted

      I am honestly frightened that they come up with it being IBS, this sort of pain I don't think could be that

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Cait96

      Posted

      The blood in your stool might be caused by a fissure.  Was this mentioned?
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Cait96

      Posted

      Did they do a fecal calprotectin stool test to check for inflammation that might suggest IBD?
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