Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group

Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...

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Patswife 07/03/2009

OK tho not a CD question, why did Dr order this test when my heart x-ray and ecg or ekg were fine? Yes my BP is high and he put me on 2 meds, but I am panic struck. It is one thing to be the caregiver, another to be on the other side! Any replies appreciated. Thanks friends.

deleted_user 07/03/2009

Worry= taking any situation or problem to it's worst possible conclusion and then focusing on it.

He probably ordered the test as you have high blood pressure and are 60 yrs old. Relax it will do wonders for your blood pressure and your state of mind.

Patswife 07/03/2009

I know, I know, but worrying honestly runs in my family! Hey, you added a whole year on me tho!!!
Thanks for your reply.

deleted_user 07/18/2009

Wendy I didn't know this was going on! So sorry!

They did a heart ultrasound on Derek a few weeks ago because of his blood pressure as well. (super low)

Did you get an answer to this? How are you doing now?

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