I'm a newbie

[janden143]

Hi, I'm probably your newest member only having been given my diagnosis of CC two days ago. I had my first colonoscopy a year ago, which was unsuccessful because of my diverticular disease and a tortuous colon. This was followed by a virtual colonoscopy to rule out cancer. So a year later, I have had no treatment and life was getting extremely inconvenient as only all of you with this disease can understand. I finally returned to the GI and he sent me to a colorectal surgeon to do another colonoscopy that I slept through. I was SO pleased to finally get a diagnosis because now I shall get some treatment and, hopefully, remission.

Having Googled every bowel disease under the sun in the last few months, I told the GI I thought I had MC and he agreed with me. Until a few weeks ago, I had never heard of it. I have spent a lot of time reading your forum and have thoroughly enjoyed reading others' stories. I can so identify with those who have had to abandon their underwear in bins when out. It is good to know that one is not alone and not a freak!

I had just about all the qualifications for this disease. Rheumatoid disease for the past 11 years, NSAIDS every day for 10 years, PPI's for 5 years and Simvastatin for about 20 years.

I now look forward to my date with the GI in two weeks time and some treatment. I have already stopped eating gluten and lactose, although I haven't a clue if I'm sensitive to them.