Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | What next? Need to vent...

Hey Guys,

I went in to see my regular doc today for my follow-up, and discussed with her the recent kidney infection as well as my mysterious problem with my period showing up despite the fact that I'm on continuous birth control pills and have not missed a dose. Bad news, she thinks that since my intestines aren't absorbing nutrients (i.e. B12 and potassium), they may not be properly absorbing the medications I'm taking either, hence the period. Which is really not good, because she didn't want me getting a period because I bleed so heavily and my iron is so low, plus we have no idea when it's going to stop.

So, I've got to go back on Tuesday (Monday is a holiday in Canada) and get blood work done (Again) to check my iron, as well as another B12 shot, and possibly get switched to the patch for better absorbtion. It's just so frustrating. I feel like my body is rebelling on me. Plus, I have such severe pain with my periods, the percocets aren't even helping. I normally take high doses of NSAIDs, but I'm not allowed because the GI said if it Crohn's they'll hurt me. GRRR...guess I'm spending the whole weekend with my friend the heating pad

On the upside (sorta) the regular doctor said he thinks he'd like to try and admit me for the small bowel follow-through prep, because he doesn't think I'm in a position to handle it on my own with all my blood levels being off and now also with a period. So that's encouraging. I'll keep you guys posted.

Kelly

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