SissyIzzyGirl

I think I have Crohn's. I saw a GREAT GI specialist yesterday who also believes I could have Crohn's (I didn't suggest this to him), and he wants to do a colonoscopy.

However, I found out later that the colonoscopy charge at the facility will be nearly $900 - that doesn't include the doctor's fee, the anethesiologist, or biopsy fee if necessary.

My question is this: is there a benefit to having a diagnosis of crohn's vs not?

A little background: my flare-ups are mild - I have mild to moderate lower right abdominal pain (the worst pain is actually in my back in the same location). I have constipation rather than D, but when I was younger would have short flare-ups of D that would wake me at night. I haven't lost weight, but my appetite is much less with the most recent pain.

I'm not keen on going on long-term medications if I can avoid it, especially with mild symptoms.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated - I've got this colonoscopy scheduled for Monday!!