by benforred | Apr 25, 2022 | Health, Medical Procedures, Medical Providers, Nausea, Pain, Symptoms
After 6.5 months of chronic pain that was only improved but not cured by Lyrica, consults with 7 types of doctors, a multitude of tests and an absorbent toll physically, mentally, and financially – I finally have a diagnosis: Abdominal Migraine. All of my...
by benforred | Mar 30, 2022 | Cancer, Family, Health, Medical Procedures, Symptoms
This March, Colon Cancer Awareness Month, hits harder this year than those previous. Colon cancer runs in both sides of my family and as a person with the hereditary colon cancer syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), I particularly know the importance of...
by benforred | Jan 27, 2022 | Medical Providers, Medication, Pain, Procedures, Surgery, Symptoms
In the time since my last update in the beginning of November, I continue to have chronic pain since the 2.5 weeks after my 8th surgery to remove my gall bladder and adhesions for the third time. A lot and yet not enough has occurred during this span.Carafate...
by benforred | Nov 8, 2021 | Health, Medical Procedures, Medical Providers, Surgery, Symptoms
I was hoping my health would have improved after experiencing chronic pain complications after returning to work following my 8th surgery; but alas, there has been none. Where I’ve Been Having Chronic Pain since 9/13/21Not only has my pain continued...
by benforred | Sep 27, 2021 | Cancer, Health, Medical Procedures, Short Bowel, Surgery, Symptoms
When my CT scan showed gall stones in 2017, I expected I would require surgery to remove my gall bladder at some point. I didn’t have a time frame in mind for this so I didn’t quite expect it to be required by 2021 but within this time frame my many small...
by benforred | Aug 4, 2021 | Health, Medical Procedures, Medical Providers, Procedures, Symptoms
I undergo an upper and lower GI scope every two years presently due to my Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. My FAP polyp growth is slow enough at this time to not require more frequent screening. I continue to have a carpeted stomach of fundic gland polyps and...
