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Ophelia
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I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
If someone passes stool and notices blood droplets in the water, and has experienced this on and off for a few days, what should she/he do?
options as I see them are
1) wait until dr. and staff are back in their office on Monday (today is thursday)
2) go to the emergency room or find another doctor.
any other options out there? would you collect samples?
sorry for the egregious rule bending.
TIA
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Posted 2/21/08 2:37 PM  |
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MrsMerlot
Unconditional Love
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Chrissy
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
choice a - wait for the doctor.
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| Posted 2/21/08 2:39 PM |
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bicosi
life is a carousel
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
You need to call up a gastroenthrologist (sp?) and make an appt. asap! But don't flush until after you ask that dr.'s office when you are making an appt. whether or not they need it.
Hope all is okay!
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| Posted 2/21/08 2:39 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
I don't think I would head to the ER, I would probably put a call into the drs answering service and see if the dr would advise me on what to do.
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| Posted 2/21/08 2:40 PM |
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MrsPornStar
Partners in crime
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Mama
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
I would go to a place like First Med (a mini ER that has a bunch of doctors and nurses).
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| Posted 2/21/08 2:43 PM |
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LisaW
Time for me to FLY!
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Did I ever tell you that I hate people?
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
If the blood is red its probably just hemmoroids (or thats what I was told)
If thats the case I would wait for the Dr
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| Posted 2/21/08 2:45 PM |
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JessInCA
live laugh love
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Jess
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
you have FM 
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| Posted 2/21/08 2:46 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
If it's bright red, then it's probably a hemmy...
Call the doc anyway.
Have you tried tucks or prep H..it may help.
Don't panic.
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| Posted 2/21/08 4:41 PM |
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lilacwine
only love...
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
Posted by bicosi
You need to call up a gastroenthrologist (sp?) and make an appt. asap! But don't flush until after you ask that dr.'s office when you are making an appt. whether or not they need it.
Hope all is okay!
ITA! Skip medstat and your regular doctor, go directly to a GI doctor (do not pass go, do not collect $200).
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| Posted 2/21/08 7:13 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
Red blood is "better" than dark/brown blood.
It's usually internal hemorrhoids.
Unless you feel pain, not yourself, you can probably wait. Call your dr. He/She will guide you on what to do. You may have to see a specialist such as gatroenterologist or colon/rectal surgeon.
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| Posted 2/21/08 9:36 PM |
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antoinette
boy mamma
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
probably hemmroids or an anal fissure.
ok Tmi but is it just streaking the feces or just when you wipe if so its probably hemm or fissure. if its darker and mixed in then its a different issuer.
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| Posted 2/22/08 12:36 PM |
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imagin916
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
Its probably hemmorrhoids. If its like blood filling the toilet up or dark tarry stools that is a different story.
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| Posted 2/23/08 11:08 AM |
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
Ok here's my honest answer...don't go to the ER! If it's blood drops then relax and call the doctor. It could be hems, a tear if you have been constipated and about 100000000 other things. IF it is dark tarry and smelly THEN go to the er. This is MUCH more serious. I disagree with the others on seing a specialist. Most insurances you have to see your family doc first and get a referal. If you just book an appointment they A might not see you or B your insurance might not cover it. I would relax and see what happens. If you notice the toilet is VERY bloody then go to an ER. Remeber blood in a toilet, or any water for that matter, normally looks worse then it is. ReadyMeds, atleast where I live, are not mii ER's and will not see you if you're vomiting and can not hold down fluid, bleeding from the rectum or vagina, difficulty in breathing that is severe, and any other things that require testing. These are places for a cold that has gotten really bad on the weekend, stiches that will not require intensive work. They are glorified doctor's offices. FM if I can help, and keep in mind i'm from MI not NY so it might be different where you live!
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| Posted 2/23/08 2:37 PM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: I'm sure this will be moved but honestly I need the exposure. It's TMI. warning.
Posted by antoinette
probably hemmroids or an anal fissure.
ok Tmi but is it just streaking the feces or just when you wipe if so its probably hemm or fissure. if its darker and mixed in then its a different issuer.
I agree. Wait until Monday and then call a proctologist - they can tell you if its one of these two less serious things which are relatively easy to fix! I wouldn't worry it is probably nothing serious at all!
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| Posted 2/24/08 11:55 AM |
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