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.
My GI Doctor recommended more cooked vegetables, NO RAW VEGETABLES, increased ingestion of water, Miralax twice a day and 2 Senna tabs, 2 hours of exercise per day. He also OK'd popcorn
I am currently involved in water aerobics in a warm water pool.
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.
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?
I had my last colonoscopy a 2-3 years ago and told my GI I was having sharp stabbing pain in my left lower pelvis area. He dismissed my concerns and said it was my IBS. I told him I know I've had IBS/GERD now barretts for 30 years and know the symptons. Fast forward I struggle with IBS - C and D and and I starting having that pain more frequently. I know what to eat and what no for my issues. Recently I noticed my bowel movement were perfect balls about a little smaller than a golf ball. always about 5 at a time. Then I noticed mubowel movement looked identical like small pellets. Bouts of normal movement, constipation, severe diahreia not making it to the toilet in time or I my colon was like numb and I would have a small movenet with no feeling until i got the the bathroom. It has advanced and I changed Gi's and can't get an appt. until the end of July. A recent scan can showed diverticulousis but I know it has advanced beause I sometime see light pink tinge after I wipe. I have about 8 major autoimune illness and a ton of offspring. Lupus and Sjogrens have helped themself to all my organs and body parts literally. I feel like I'm slowly dying. Any comments, suggetions would be appreciated,. Wondering why my doctor didn't see the diverticulosis when I had the colonscopy. Is it visible? How long does it take to take from the time I started having sharp jabbing pain in my pelvis to diverticulitis. Many thanks.
You need to get a CT scan and a new gastro immediately. I understand what you are going through. I am still going through incompetent doctors and labs.
How do you love a normal life. When diverticulitis keeps attacking me. I’ve lost over 20 pounds. Sacred to leave the house and the medications are just as worst as the disease. I’m so miserable and tired of crying being up all Times of night alone. How are you all functioning with this condition
How do you love a normal life. When diverticulitis keeps attacking me. I’ve lost over 20 pounds. Sacred to leave the house and the medications are just as worst as the disease. I’m so miserable and tired of crying being up all Times of night alone. How are you all functioning with this condition
Maybe time to see a new Gastro Dr? Make sure to read reviews online at like Health grades or other sites before making appt .
I’ve gone to 6 Gastro Dr’s in 10 years, and waiting in 7 th in Oct . I’ve even been to Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Dr’s and testing there . I have 6 diff diagnosis and tried everything. Yet still each day is a nightmare for me . I understand so completely what you are going through . It makes one want to give up . Keep searching , get a 2 nd , 3 rd opinion. Praying 🙏 you get healed . Me too …
How do you love a normal life. When diverticulitis keeps attacking me. I’ve lost over 20 pounds. Sacred to leave the house and the medications are just as worst as the disease. I’m so miserable and tired of crying being up all Times of night alone. How are you all functioning with this condition
Yep. I seen a new one yesterday. Not sure how my old one kept putting me on meds and never thought about telling me to take a probiotic knowing that would mess me up. This is crazy. It’s okay. I will feel bette r soon I pray
How do you love a normal life. When diverticulitis keeps attacking me. I’ve lost over 20 pounds. Sacred to leave the house and the medications are just as worst as the disease. I’m so miserable and tired of crying being up all Times of night alone. How are you all functioning with this condition
How do you love a normal life. When diverticulitis keeps attacking me. I’ve lost over 20 pounds. Sacred to leave the house and the medications are just as worst as the disease. I’m so miserable and tired of crying being up all Times of night alone. How are you all functioning with this condition
I have the same diverticulitis along with Ehlors Danlos syndrome and Fibromyalga and mass cell activation syndrome. Fiber replacement comes from Juice+ I take. It's a whole food nutrition addition to my diet.
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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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1 ReactionMy GI Doctor recommended more cooked vegetables, NO RAW VEGETABLES, increased ingestion of water, Miralax twice a day and 2 Senna tabs, 2 hours of exercise per day. He also OK'd popcorn
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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?
You need to get a CT scan and a new gastro immediately. I understand what you are going through. I am still going through incompetent doctors and labs.
How do you love a normal life. When diverticulitis keeps attacking me. I’ve lost over 20 pounds. Sacred to leave the house and the medications are just as worst as the disease. I’m so miserable and tired of crying being up all Times of night alone. How are you all functioning with this condition
Maybe time to see a new Gastro Dr? Make sure to read reviews online at like Health grades or other sites before making appt .
I’ve gone to 6 Gastro Dr’s in 10 years, and waiting in 7 th in Oct . I’ve even been to Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Dr’s and testing there . I have 6 diff diagnosis and tried everything. Yet still each day is a nightmare for me . I understand so completely what you are going through . It makes one want to give up . Keep searching , get a 2 nd , 3 rd opinion. Praying 🙏 you get healed . Me too …
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1 ReactionYep. I seen a new one yesterday. Not sure how my old one kept putting me on meds and never thought about telling me to take a probiotic knowing that would mess me up. This is crazy. It’s okay. I will feel bette r soon I pray
Try stop eating lettuce and stay away from milk. Sure help my stomach issues. And no small seeded foods also.
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1 ReactionSo what are u eating to push your fiber. U said no small seeds. So what do u have
I have the same diverticulitis along with Ehlors Danlos syndrome and Fibromyalga and mass cell activation syndrome. Fiber replacement comes from Juice+ I take. It's a whole food nutrition addition to my diet.