These are the reasons to maintain a relationship with your GI doc. After 8 years he may not even be in the same office, and if he is, he may not be comfortable treating without at least a consultation first. Still, it is worth a call if the symptoms persists. I certainly would give it a few more days to see if it is just a passing virus. You will know soon if this really is pouchitis, and you can take your time to sort it out. If probiotics turn it around quickly, it probably was not pouchitis.
Most doctors are up to speed on virtual visits these days, either phone or video appointments. Ultimately, your doc will want to schedule a scope, but that does not mean he would not prescribe Flagyl or Cipro first to see if that helps your symptoms. In our location, they order Covid testing before any procedure, and there are no random people in the facility. My son just had a colonoscopy last week and I was only allowed into the admissions office. Everyone is masked or no entry. So, the whole process is as safe as it can be.
I go in for my infusions every 6 weeks and labs every 8 weeks, but have not seen my GI in person for several years. We communicate by email and video visits with her nurse practitioner. So, I encourage you to re-establish yourself with your GI and to not fear Covid.
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