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CT exam-multiple dilated, fluid-filled...

Posted by fdixon63 @fdixon63, May 19 9:30am

Took my 70 Y/O husband to ER with severe abdominal pain and vomiting. Normally he can eat anything with no issues. He has had a few of these episodes over the last two years but now they are coming closer together--last one 5-6 weeks ago. Usually when he throws up he feels better and things return to normal. CT report "there are multiple dilated, fluid-filled loops of small bowel throughout the abdomen. Maybe secondary to enteritis." The doctor suggests he see a GI doctor for more testing, etc. Any thoughts or experiences is appreciated.

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | May 24 2:10pm
In reply to @shelleyw "Faye, sounds good. So, John gets to be lazy and rest up. He is so lucky..." + (show)
@shelleyw

Faye, sounds good. So, John gets to be lazy and rest up. He is so lucky to have you. I am here to support, listen, hey you can even vent frustrations. If for any reason you would like to do something less public, maybe we can do emails.
I will be out of commission in about 3 weeks, I am scheduled for my parathyroid surgery and I have to travel, via car, to another state to get the specialist I want. But I am here for now. Enjoy a quiet lazy weekend, I hope. Shelley

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Hi Shelley. I'm glad to hear from you. John's H pylori test was ineffective as the specimen (breath testing bags) were deflated somewhere along the line so... We've not heard from the GI appt yet and with Monday being a holiday we're not expecting anything until next Tuesday. We plan on calling them to see if we can punch it up. Sorry to hear you're facing surgery. We'll pray all goes smooth and with great success. I'll shoot you a message if anything significant changes with John's condition. I'm OK to send you my email if that would be an easier way to communicate--either way.
Travel mercies too. Faye

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shelleyw | @shelleyw | May 24 2:58pm
In reply to @fdixon63 "Hi Shelley. I'm glad to hear from you. John's H pylori test was ineffective as the..." + (show)
@fdixon63

Hi Shelley. I'm glad to hear from you. John's H pylori test was ineffective as the specimen (breath testing bags) were deflated somewhere along the line so... We've not heard from the GI appt yet and with Monday being a holiday we're not expecting anything until next Tuesday. We plan on calling them to see if we can punch it up. Sorry to hear you're facing surgery. We'll pray all goes smooth and with great success. I'll shoot you a message if anything significant changes with John's condition. I'm OK to send you my email if that would be an easier way to communicate--either way.
Travel mercies too. Faye

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I was tested for h. pylori via blood tests 3x, no breath tests. I did not know it could be tested that way. I love your attitude to "punch it up", bravo to you!!!
Surgery is always a bit scary, but I am confident in my 3rd opinion Dr, have great support from hubby and am desperately hoping that it is the cause for some of my symptoms that are worsening. Enjoy your weekend. Shelley
If you choose to use it, my email is sw35gw@icloud.com.

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