"Mild mucusol" as a lab result is incomplete; the colon is a mucous membrane. I am wondering if there is another term left out of your post, such as "inflammation" or "thickening"? You may have just had mild inflammation, and since this was a year ago you would need to talk with your doctor regarding any other symptoms you are having (you may need to have an exam to see if the inflammation has become worse).
Your doctor saying you have a "mild prostate problem" is not an actual diagnosis. It sounds like it would be helpful if you called your doctor and wrote down the actual terms s/he is using (ask for the terms to be spelled), ask for copies of all lab results (you should do this every time), and ask your doctor for specific diagnosis. Ask what your prostate diagnosis is, what treatment options are available, and what you can do to further prevent prostate "problems" or disease progression.
A burning sensation while you are passing stool needs to be discussed with your doctor, who can provide a physical exam to identify any specific problems or conditions.
If you are reducing your prescriptions, please only do so under the advisement of your doctor.
Good luck in talking with your doctor! We know it's difficult to advocate for yourself, but it is important to know exactly what you have been diagnosed with, what you need to do to prevent disease progression, what treatment options you have, the reasons for specific treatments, and write down everything (even if you need to ask how to spell terminology).
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Do you have a copy of your colonoscopy results?
"Mild mucusol" as a lab result is incomplete; the colon is a mucous membrane. I am wondering if there is another term left out of your post, such as "inflammation" or "thickening"? You may have just had mild inflammation, and since this was a year ago you would need to talk with your doctor regarding any other symptoms you are having (you may need to have an exam to see if the inflammation has become worse).
Your doctor saying you have a "mild prostate problem" is not an actual diagnosis. It sounds like it would be helpful if you called your doctor and wrote down the actual terms s/he is using (ask for the terms to be spelled), ask for copies of all lab results (you should do this every time), and ask your doctor for specific diagnosis. Ask what your prostate diagnosis is, what treatment options are available, and what you can do to further prevent prostate "problems" or disease progression.
A burning sensation while you are passing stool needs to be discussed with your doctor, who can provide a physical exam to identify any specific problems or conditions.
If you are reducing your prescriptions, please only do so under the advisement of your doctor.
Good luck in talking with your doctor! We know it's difficult to advocate for yourself, but it is important to know exactly what you have been diagnosed with, what you need to do to prevent disease progression, what treatment options you have, the reasons for specific treatments, and write down everything (even if you need to ask how to spell terminology).
April 17, 2011 - 8:09amThis Comment
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