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Endoscopy And Biospy Result

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So, I survived the scope and biopsy (which is hurting more than expected now that I'm awake). The gastro gave me three pictures of "abnormalites" from the procedure. I've been trying to look them online, but am getting progressive more freaked out/confused.

I think picture #2 is suggestive of celiac disease, from what I've read, in combo. with my symptoms and position tTG (35).

1. Hiatal Hernia

Cardia

2. Mild scalloping of folds

2nd portion Duodenum

3. salmon coloured mucosa

Distal Esophagus.

The info. online I was getting mentioned survery for #1 and cancer for #3. And the gastro actually wanted to see me agan within theweek. Which is rare.

Has anyone these come up in their endoscopy results?

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So, I survived the scope and biopsy (which is hurting more than expected now that I'm awake). The gastro gave me three pictures of "abnormalites" from the procedure. I've been trying to look them online, but am getting progressive more freaked out/confused.

I think picture #2 is suggestive of celiac disease, from what I've read, in combo. with my symptoms and position tTG (35).

1. Hiatal Hernia

Cardia

2. Mild scalloping of folds

2nd portion Duodenum

3. salmon coloured mucosa

Distal Esophagus.

The info. online I was getting mentioned survery for #1 and cancer for #3. And the gastro actually wanted to see me agan within theweek. Which is rare.

Has anyone these come up in their endoscopy results?

Don't jump to any conclusions and go easy on the internet searches, they can scare the crap out of you. I also had the hiatal Hernia, scalloping folds and gastritis.

Spend your time here learning as the scalloping of the duodenum indicated that you can set up camp here.

I'll step aside for others. Stay cool :)

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I also had a hiatal hernia. This is (according to my GI) not a big deal unless it's bothering me. It does not bother me....I don't have reflux or anything like that and when they did the scope they didn't notice any problems in my throat.

hope this helps!!

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Thanks -it's good to know others have had multiple things turn up in the biopsy. I also tried searching the fora, but wasn't getting references to hernia and the esophagus.

I'll back away from the general internet searching though! I think that's the right thing to do.

(It's amazing. I generally feel fine, but as I'm trying to type, it's *really* hard. Must be the left-over demerol in my system. Now I know why they said don't make decisions for another 12 hours. I'm so glad someone esle could me drive me home.

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grey: so are you going on the gluten-free diet now that your biopsy is over? or what are your plans/instructions?

I'm sorry you are having a hard time after the procedure...I sure hope that it passes quickly. Hopefully you'll get a good nights sleep!

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Thanks -it's good to know others have had multiple things turn up in the biopsy. I also tried searching the fora, but wasn't getting references to hernia and the esophagus.

I'll back away from the general internet searching though! I think that's the right thing to do.

(It's amazing. I generally feel fine, but as I'm trying to type, it's *really* hard. Must be the left-over demerol in my system. Now I know why they said don't make decisions for another 12 hours. I'm so glad someone esle could me drive me home.

You will feel some much better in the morning. I had to ask my husband about 20 times what the doctor said. After a good night sleep and knowing that the proceedure is over....every thing is uphill from now. Consider this a new beginning toward health and wellness.

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My "instructions" were to eat a 'heartburn diet'; I found them kind of amusing, given my other health stuff. It includes thinks like avoid fried food, chocolate, coffee, tight clothing, smoking, lose weight, & eat less. (Um... I just lost 35 lbs, isn't that part of why I'm here?) I only wish I could eat chocolate and coffee w/o a migraine! And don't smoke and pretty much have to force myself to eat anyway. Ah well.

I will meet with the gastro on Thursday week to talk about the results of the biopsies and what's next about deficiencies, etc.

It's my plan, however, to begin going gluten-free. All the tests are done, and the past few weeks it has seemed like wheat has been getting increasingly bad. So I'm starting in the morning (with the exception of medicines & lotions, I'm still looking those up!)

I'm really hopeful that going gluten-free will help! Right now, it seems more exciting than scary. I hope that lasts a little while. ;)

grey: so are you going on the gluten-free diet now that your biopsy is over? or what are your plans/instructions?

I'm sorry you are having a hard time after the procedure...I sure hope that it passes quickly. Hopefully you'll get a good nights sleep!

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Sometimes it's hard...not going to lie! But it's more exciting then hard most of teh time b/c now you know what makes you sick and you can fix it!!! That was the best part for me!

I had a GI appt today and my dr says to me I really have to do this diet. I kinda laughed b/c I have been doing it since my biopsy and b/c I KNOW THAT!!!LOL I don;t want to be sick anymore.

Just remember you're on the road to good health...every road has bumps but once you're on it for awhile..it will get easier.

Good Book: Living Gluten Free for Dummies by Dana Korn & Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic by Dr. Green.....you can by both at amazon .com for about $30 if you buy them together!

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j_mommy - Thanks for the book references -I had one but not the other - I was too impatient for Amazon & went to Borders instead!

My results came back today and confirmed the celiac:

Complete loss of villous architecture, crypt hyperplasia, active chronic inflammation, and intraepithelial lymphocyctosis.

They also did a biopsy of my esophagus to check for Barrett's, and that turned out ok (no Barrett's); which is good news.

I'm excited, although nervous and a little scared too. I can't quite believe that I know what has been making me sick for so long! I started gluten-free yesterday and I'm really hopeful, which is a strange but good feeling to have about my health. :)

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