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Colonoscopy unsuccessful due to diverticulitis, next step.
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jan 13 9:52am | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
After taking my history, the doctors pressed around my abdomen trying to determine exactly where the pain was located. They were pretty sure it was diverticulitis and ruled out apendicitis. Then they ordered a CT scan--the kind where you have to drink something beforehand. They were able to determine it was diverticulitis after reading the scan. I was hospitalized with IV meds which included painkillers and antibiotics. I had other trips to the ER after that. But since I already had the diagnosis, the scan, and been treated before, they usually check out my symptoms and prescribe antibiotics.
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I see. Well, I’m going to explore getting in to see my gastroenterologist asap, to see what they can find. I don’t want a hospital stay if I can avoid it. My colonoscopy isn’t until April! I can get in earlier if I will do it in a nonhospital setting. I’m not comfortable with that…especially now.
Last night I awoke from sleep with a very strong rectal cramp. It was pretty intense and no warning. Up until now it’s been mild cramp. I got up and it totally disappeared in 5 minutes! I haven’t felt it since. I’ve read about proctalgia frugax….idk Or hemorrhoids. But, with no bleeding…it feels very close to the anus. I think they may be able to see the area with an instrument in their office. I don’t understand why I keep getting medical issues. I feel so good otherwise. It’s discouraging.