“looked sick” and “couldn’t stand up.”
He had to take several days off work, which turned into a short-term disability and eventually led to long-term.
Jarrell advises individuals to “Be very specific about the pain and side effects.”
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He said it’s essential to be very detailed about what’s happening in your body, including the effects the condition has on your moods.
“Ask about the tests you need,” he urges the public. “Read your health records and ask questions.”
Jarrell also insists that people should get a 2nd opinion, especially if things don’t feel right. And most importantly, he doesn’t want people to live in fear. Find out what’s bothering you and get treated.
Jarrell says he is good now. He’s exercising, staying active, and avoiding high-fiber foods. He’s going to his follow-up appointments and said he will not miss his follow-up colonoscopy. Seeing his future as a blessing, Jarrell is relieved that he is without that excruciating pain he felt not long ago.