Reply #46: agree

[mamameow]

i.b.s. is a coverall for many bowel situations that are not properly diagnosed. patients must learn everything they can about their illness, how they are being treated, the side effects of their rx, what additional risk/illness can come from the illness given the time. with ulcerative colitis, even controlled, carries an added risk of colon cancer. crones, not so much. we are a stupid and ignorant society where our health is concerned. like treatment for cancers, so you have had chemo and radiation and your doctor says the cancer is gone but we need to continue regular tests and check ups. you think it is to check to see if the cancer has come back? no, they are now looking for cancers from the treatments. people please read about your health and treatment. know what the doctors know so you can ask intelligent questions, carry a recorder with you so you can record and then go back to try to understand.