When my gastroenterologist noticed I had elevated liver numbers in late 2017, one of the procedures she scheduled was an MRCP. Keep on reading to learn what an MRCP looks for, my experience with the procedure, and why my doctor and I opted for an MRCP to help investigate my possible primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). […]
What is a Capsule Endoscopy and What Should You Expect Once You Swallow the PillCam
A traditional endoscopy is when you’re under anesthesia and the doctor sends a probe with a camera down your mouth, into your esophagus, and into your stomach. A capsule endoscopy is SO MUCH COOLER.
3 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Colonoscopy
I felt as if I were walking along the water’s edge. The disheveled ocean to my left was nipping at my ankles trying to pull me further into fear of the unknown reason for my searing stomach pain; the land to my right—though also unfamiliar—represented hope as I waited for a diagnosis…