Getting a CT Enterography (plus editing and not feeling well) | Vlog 42 2024

[@cristincarter1]

I can't tell you how happy I am you listened to your body. I'm a stage 4 colon cancer survivor and I wish I had. As you're talking about getting ready for your ct, I kept thinking, "Oh know. She doesn't know she'll have to drink and get an IV!" I swear the worst part of digestion issues is all the gross things you have to drink to test. Yuck!

[@AndreaJSeverson]

I'm so glad I went forward with seeing a specialist and getting the tests. The anxiety of wondering "what if?" was getting unbearable. Now at least I know it's nothing super serious like cancer. And lol, yeah, I knew that sometimes it could be one or the other on the drink or the IV, but I wasn't sure if I'd get both. Lucky me!

[@Avionne_Parris]

🍋🚴‍♂️ Wow, what a day you had, Andrea! Never had a CT scan (nor a colonoscopy or endoscopy) so I really appreciate you sharing these videos!

[@AndreaJSeverson]

I'm glad I can share these experiences with you all. I figure if anyone needs to get these tests done one day hopefully these videos will show they're not that scary.

[@dreamingofautumn]

This is such a helpful vlog to me, I have fibromyalgia as well as CFS/ME and the unpredictable and worsening IBS as well as constant pins and needles/paresthesia is what I have been suffering with so much the last 6 months or so. Ugh, it's sometimes humbling to me how much chaos and suffering can all be chalked down to fibro and ME but I am always afraid it's something terrible (like colon cancer or MS). Medical anxiety is no joke. I am glad you got the tests done, the answers will be worth it. You're giving me the bravery to get some further testing done myself. xxxxx

[@AndreaJSeverson]

When my IBS symptoms got worse I definitely was so anxious that it was something serious, like cancer, so I knew it would be worth it to get the tests done. If you feel you need further testing, I totally recommend. The peace of mind of knowing it really is just IBS has made a difference.

[@staceycv]

Hi Andrea, hoping you are feeling well!

[@AndreaJSeverson]

Thank you Stacey! I'm doing a lot better now. :)

[@AmyFMiller]

I had a head CT a few years ago with contrast - weird, weird, weird feeling. Definitely thought I'd wet myself. Yikes! Hope you feel better!🍋🚲🧦

[@AndreaJSeverson]

It's such a weird feeling with the IV contrast! But at least I got the test done. Thanks for watching!

[@angiesteg]

🍋🚴Hope you're feeling better

[@AndreaJSeverson]

Doing much better now. It was pretty much just the rest of that day.

[@LaPrinzessa1990]

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[@AndreaJSeverson]

Thanks for watching!

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

When I had my appendicitis, I had to do a cat scan for that. They made me drink that disgusting pink dye. First, I don't drink that fast and second, it was so much of it! Wasn't drinkable...so gross...hope you feel better!

[@AndreaJSeverson]

I was glad I was able to drink it ok at the office, but it really didn't agree with my stomach about an hour later lol.

[@michellescozycorner5318]

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[@AndreaJSeverson]

Thanks for watching!

[@victoriamboo]

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[@AndreaJSeverson]

Thanks for watching!

[@Neil-writer-author]

Can you do a small protein shake?

[@AndreaJSeverson]

I could if things were really desperate, but haven't needed to do that so far.

[@tamzinlena]

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[@AndreaJSeverson]

Thanks for watching!

[@nohea_robertson]

I hope you’re feeling better and I’m glad to hear everything’s normal. I was giggling when you were talking about the iodine and the guy explaining what it would feel like going through your body. I had the iodine done years ago for something else and I remember asking the guy if I peed myself. He and the other guy kept laughing at me because of the comments I was making. 😂 What an experience! 🍋🧦

[@AndreaJSeverson]

The rest of that day was rough but I was back to normal by the next day. :)

[@eemdog1]

Hope you’re feeling better. Have you explored the mind-gut connection? Fascinating.