Re: GI tests

From: Helen from Chicago (wrldtrvelr@aol.com)
Tue Apr 20 09:42:00 1999


>>At Fri, 16 Apr 1999, Christine M. Smith wrote:
>>> Has anyone had any barium xrays or CT with contrast that gave any information at all concerning adhesions?
> I have noticed in doctor's notes that they can tell, for example in a barium enema, how fast the different areas of the colon fill with the barium and this can give them an idea of a problem. I know xrays can't *diagnose* adhesions, but the findings can *suggest* their presence. I was wondering if anyone has had this experience.<<

Well, I know in my case...I had 3 ultrasounds, Barium X-Rays, CT Scans...and my adhesions did NOT show in ANY Test...I had to submit to a lap to finally find out the source of pain.


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