Stomach pain

Oops these are my stool samples

Definitely a good idea to schedule a GI specialist. I'm not a doctor so unless I've personally experienced something, I wouldn't know.

But, until then a GI bleed is ruled out, please ensure you're not taking any NSAIDs because they can cause gastric bleeding and an upset stomach. These are the most common NSAIDs and isn't a complete list.

aspirin
ibuprofen
naproxen
diclofenac
diflunisal
etodolac
fenoprofen
flurbiprofen
indomethacin
ketoprofen
ketorolac
mefenamic acid
meloxicam
nabumetone
oxaprozin
piroxicam
sulindac

Hi I’m having a cat scan this weekend or next week on my stomach and pelvis
Will this rule out a GI bleed ?

Hi and it’s good they are doing the scan. You probably need that colonoscopy as well and possibly an endoscopy if nothing on Ct scan.
It can be Irritable bowel, impacting of stool even though you pass stool, an infection and a million other things as well. Our digestive system is many organs and it’s complicated. A GREAT Gastroenterologist is key.
You at least have a starting point with this test. If they thought it was an emergency I would have thought they would have booked immediately and they didn’t. Be careful, maybe stay eating simple things and google the white diet for colon, stomach issues till the test. The white diet is simply that, eat white food like white bread and white rice. Eat things easy to digest. Until this test beware of what you eat. Looking at your stool it looks like you ate things with seeds. Stay away from anything with seeds till after the visit. They don’t digest well if you have digestive issues.
If test is soon you can do the white diet. I wish you like and hope you post how you are.
Blessings

Hi Joanne
Thank you for the time to answer this is sooo sweet
I’m scared because I had a hemorrhoid 15 years ago
Dr told me to get a colonoscopy and I was to scared
I’ve have been eating well my whole life
The gastro nurse practioner said maybe ibs
I’m home today resting from sick day
I had a bad stomach cramps
I get it when I eat out
I used to think it was good poisoning but maybe it’s ibs
I had an attack yesterday
I’m taking charcoal kombucha pro biótics
Vitamin d and c oregano oil
I need more omega 3

Hi, I’m 68, was suppose to have my entire colon removed in September 2021. I just couldn’t do it. It’s a long story but after spine surgery that took 7 hours my bowels never woke up from anesthesia . I live on an extremely simple diet. I takeB12 shots, liquid multi, prescription vit D and everything in gell or liquid form when a pharmacy can do it. All those meds for this issue didn’t work. I’m doing it on my own. I also have a significant tortuous colon which doesn’t help.
I never eat out. I go out, but I don’t eat. I’m so used to this way of life. It’s about doing it to feel good. You desperately need testing and after the Ct I hope they keep going because it doesn’t show everything. Be your own advocate and be pushy but kind. Don’t settle for drugs get to the why. Good luck.

Thank you

I’ll check in after the cat scan
Have a good weekend

I have had that type with my IBS. Best thing for you is to do the tests that a Gastroenterologist would recommend. You will find out what is going on and then know what to do.

Hi

The cat scan found diverticulitis in the sigmoid colon
It happens when I eat tomato and cucumber I guess the seeds
I get it about 6 times a year
A lot when I eat out too . Not when I cook at home .
I also found out I have hardening of my aorta in stomach but I knew that from an ultrasound from my cardiologist maybe I should revisit him . He said all was normal .
Maybe I need a vascular dr

Thank you in advance
Elise

Also I’ve read slippery elm
Marshmallow root are healing .
Warm water before meals actually all day is good
And fiber