I Was Told I Had Hemorrhoids—Next Thing I Was Planning My Funeral
Summary
A woman experienced severe symptoms like blood in her stool and frequent bathroom visits for years before being properly diagnosed. At age 21, after a colonoscopy, she learned she had severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease that inflames the colon and causes serious illness.Key Facts
- The woman first noticed blood in her stool at 16 but did not seek help soon.
- Her symptoms worsened over many years, including nausea, fatigue, and going to the bathroom up to 30 times a day.
- Doctors initially misdiagnosed her, blaming hemorrhoids, food poisoning, or pregnancy.
- At 21, a colonoscopy diagnosed her with severe pan-ulcerative colitis, a condition that inflames the colon.
- She was prescribed steroids and more than 20 pills daily to control the disease.
- The diagnosis was emotionally difficult because there is no known cure, meaning she must manage symptoms for life.
- The illness greatly affected her quality of life, causing isolation and impacting her role as a mother.
- A new doctor later showed concern about the damage to her colon; she refused an ostomy surgery, preferring to manage without it.
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