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Those of you who have given birth will be familiar with gas and air. Yesterday for my test i refused a sedative, on the basis that i wanted to know exactly what the doctor saw and be able to ask questions. Instead i was given gas & air. last used by me 23 years ago to get me through a 36 hour labour. Let's just say, next time I shop for a party i'm getting myself a cannister of that!!!!

Surfice to say it helped the uncomfortable process of having a camera put into what I only see as an exit, and the hour it took for the examination and biopsies (7 of em!) of my large intestine. There were what the doctor called "areas of concern" she attempted to go into my small intestine which was inflammed, but either due to the inflamation or scarring she couldn't. She said as well as "significant" IBS I have some "inflammatory bowel thing" going on and she is not suprised that I am experiencing extreme pain. The biopsies results will be with my consultant in two weeks so "hopefully" I will get a diagnosis and start treatment.

Who knows, i may just get my life back?!?!

Thanks to all my blog friends who have supported me. I will be around after the weekend and promise to catch up on all your blogging!