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C-scopy results

Oct 23, 2008 - 10 comments
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First of all, thank you to all of you who have been following my son's story and for your prayers and concern.
Trevor had his colonoscopy and upper gastro endoscopy this morning, and it went as well as it could go for such a procedure.
The gastroenterologist was convinced he'd find a polyp, as Trevor had the perfect symptoms for juvenile colon polyps, but he found nothing in the c-scopy. It appears that his colon is perfectly healthy. So why he is passing bright red specks of blood, about the size of rice grains, in his stool between 1-4 times a week, and has been for the last two months, is now a complete mystery. The doctor has ordered detailed blood work to be done and a biopsy of a flesh sample from the colon for H. pylori.
The doctor thinks maybe Trevor has tiny fissures that are just not healing up (if fissures are small enough, they often don't appear in c-scopies); so he is going to prescribe a medication that, from what I understand, is applied to the anus and "works its way up" into the rectum after a while.
Bleh, that should be a joy to apply.
Other than that, no answers. I'm not sure what to think. Is this good news? Bad news? All I am left with is still the basic question--what is going on with my son? I wouldn't be concerned if this were not such a consistent thing going on, but really, just how "normal" can it be for a person to be passing even tiny amounts of blood in their BMs so consistently? I mean, the longest he went without passing blood specks was two weeks, and then it started up again almost every day since Oct. 13th. I have even wiped a glob of bloody mucous off him that was about the size of a pencil eraser a few days ago. All these things described, according to his doctor, fit the description for colon polyps, and his doctor even told me, "I was surprised and a bit disappointed that I found nothing, because if I had, this problem would be solved."
The best diagnostic results we got from this procedure was from the upper gastro endoscopy. Trevor has acid reflux, but has been what his doctor says is a "silent sufferer," because he's never once showed any signs of indigestion or stomach pain, and doesn't throw up or feel nauseated. But the pictures show his stomach is inflamed and a small upper portion has the very beginning stages of an ulcer.
I must say, I'm glad I know this now! My goodness, I'd have turned from the wreck I am now to a complete and utter basket case should he begin puking up blood along with pooping out blood within the next few weeks or so without this to my knowledge! So tomorrow he begins treatment for acid reflux.
By tomorrow, or at least no later than Monday, I'll have the results of the biopsy and bloodwork, and next week he goes in for a follow-up, and when we'll decide where to go from here.

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by April2, Oct 23, 2008
Well, I think it's good news that he had no polyps and his colon looks healthy! That's great! Maybe it really is just a milk allergy. It's good they're testing for H.Pylori. That's something they can take care of with antibiotics. They did rule out Celiac and Crohns, though, right? They're are just so many different things that can go wrong with the digestive system I've heard it can take a long time to pinpoint things.
At least you got the colonoscopy/endoscopy done! I bet that's a big relief! I hope you find something out soon. Keep us all in touch and let us know when you know more!
God bless you both! Glad you got through today. Now just go and relax with your baby and take it easy the rest of the evening. Hugs to you both!
April

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by teko, Oct 23, 2008
It is good news that nothing was found, however, I certainly understand your concern. You mentioned mucousy blood? I know someone that was told they had irritable bowel syndrom and had those exact symptoms.  They were given an antibiotic for something else and never had the problem again. Strange!

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by enzymelover, Oct 23, 2008
I'm so glad Trevor came through the colonoscopy well, and no polyps!
Please check out that enzymes book I mentioned in your Sept. 22 journal page.  I still feel your son would greatly benefit from the info in this book. The beneficial effect of enzymes on bacteria, viruses, fungal infections, food intolerances, neurological problems, even cancer, is well documented.

Take care,

Judy

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by lhughes, Oct 23, 2008
Hugs to you both.  Glad it's over.  I wish things were more conclusive for you.

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by peekawho, Oct 23, 2008
I'm glad he came through it ok, although its frustrating not to have an "answer".  Give him a hug from me, and you relax a bit tonight and breathe a sigh of relief that this part is over.

Peek

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by AHP84, Oct 24, 2008
Thanks everyone. I'm so glad this is over for us both...yesterday was grueling. I'm hoping for the best just based on the fact that at least his colon appears to be healthy. So maybe it's something so simple, like fissures or needing an anti-biotic, that once we figure this out, it's over for good.
Enzymelover--I greatly appreciate all the info you've given me from the experiences and knowledge you have. I'll definitely look into that book you've referred. Since last month, I have taken him off soy milk and switched him to rice milk, because I had heard the reports of the health issues soy may cause, and I didn't want to take any more risks to his health when I was already uncertain of what his issues were in the first place. Then reading about your personal experiences with how soy affected your son, it seemed more real as a risk.
Also, when it comes to the taste of soy stuff--yuck! Trevor doesn't mind it, but I think it smells weird and tastes gross. He's been on rice milk for about three weeks now, and I think it tastes great (although I don't have to worry about drinking cow milk, I usually try to eat/drink the same things he does or else he always wants what I have instead).

Again, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Even though this isn't over yet, I think (and hope) that the worst parts of it are.

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by have 2 kids, Oct 27, 2008
I know it would be nice to have answers but it's a good thing that they didn't find anything seriously wrong.   I hope all
turns out well with the biopsy results.

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by AHP84, Oct 27, 2008
I got a call about the biopsy results this morning. Everything is healthy!
The doctor thinks that Trevor has tiny rectal fissures that the c-scopy was unable to detect, and they are not healing properly and keep breaking open. So he will be getting the prescription cream applied for two weeks.

Ew.

But it could've been worse, so I'm not going to complain! I know now, after a c-scopy, blood work, and a biopsy, that whatever is causing the bleeding isn't a danger to him, considering my family history of colon problems. That's all I needed to know...if my lil' boy had a health risk. I feel SO MUCH better now!

He will start treatment for his acid reflux tomorrow. He'll be taking Prevacid once a day by a chewable tablet for two months, then he will go back in for a follow-up to make sure the reflux is completely healed.

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers!

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by jeh57, Oct 27, 2008
This is great news! Now,you can breathe a sigh of relief  :) Your prayers were answered.

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by AHP84, Oct 27, 2008
Yes, God is so good!

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