Gastroenterology Dr. in NJ/NY | The J-Pouch Group

DingiMember

Hi all. I had my takedown in 2009. I've had scope of the pouch every year and pouchitis every year. Recently I've had a severe pouchitis since February. Dr. put me on cipro, flagyl, canasa suppository, calafat and i still am not finding any relief. I have constant diarreah, loss of appetite, rectal pain and am at total loss at this point. I think it will be good to take 2nd opinion and any help will be appreciate.

3/6/143:24 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Have you been tested for C. difficile infection?

Jan

3/6/143:37 PM

DingiMember

No I have not been.

3/6/143:39 PM

DingiMember

Jan that is the problem. I went to ER about a week ago and the dr asked for stool sample then. I was not able to provide any as I had nothing in my system. I went to Dr. on Tuesday and he didnt mention anything about it. I called him yesterday as I am still not feeling better and he said oh so you are on so and so medication and we did yout stool work and all. I am like no, we did not. But he still didn't give me any prescription.

I called him again right now and asked for prescription. Just so frustrating.

3/6/143:50 PM

mgmt10Member

Where in NJ are you? My GI doc is in Philly and she's great. Knowledgable with j pouches too.

3/6/144:31 PM

PluotMember

IBD Center at Cornell is great if you're willing to go to NYC. 212-746-5077.

3/6/144:46 PM

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