Hi Teresa,
It was lovely to receive your message, thank you.
I’m struggling to manage at present.
Recently, I had a CT scan that revealed a 6x4 cm abscess and fistula that had formed between the outside of my rectum but within the ‘envelope’ (my surgeon’s word) that contains the bowel. I gather this is unusual. It was drained and I had intensive treatment for three weeks with three types of antibiotics.
The CT scan also revealed that I have severe diverticulitis. Three years prior to that my diverticulitis was considered to be mild.
The surgeon initally considered a coloectomy but decided that I may not have a recurrence of the abscess.
Management is now the central issue. I have a half dose of colonlytely each evening and take 4 colyxol tablets with senna at the same time.
My diet is plain - all home cooked.
I’m 84 years old.
Thank you again for writing - your kindness touches me.
Kindest regards,
Marion.