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Diverticulitis prevention

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@noelles

I presented myself @ the Emergency Room on 3/31 with fever, vomiting, abdominal pain and the doctor told me, no bowel sounds. The CT Scan revealed diverticulitis. I was placed on 10 days of Flagyl and Cefdinir. Since then my Sjogrens has increased and eyes, mouth and intestinal mucosa have been compromised. Also I now have increased inflammation in my body, severe constipation and constant pain just above the umbilicus (stomach or intestine). Since the radiologist diagnosed diverticulitis I am wondering if there were also other findings in the radiology (?). I, too am not able to see my GI doctor until August and have a Telemed with my Stanford GI doctor scheduled for August. I communicate with these physicians as well as my Rheumatologist by portal. I respect my current GI doctor but he is too busy to see me in timely periods.

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Hello @noelles

I can certainly appreciate your concern over the radiology tests. Are you able to obtain a copy of the report through the patient portal? If so, this might give you some peace of mind and also some good information on any other diagnoses that might be present.

I see that your doctor recommended Senna in addition to Miralax. I have diverticulitis and I have found Senna to increase cramping and abdominal pain. You might see if this might be a problem for you.

Have you tried to access the radiology report through the patient portal?