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Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?
Three months after colon resection I had a severe stomach cramp this morning and have not had a bowel movement yet. This is the first time this has happened. So far things have been good.
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Really so sorry to here you are still in pain and not right yet . But i can just say it has taken me 12months this month to feel 99% normal slowley you will see it getting better , I know surgent or nurses give you no proper information . keep your walks , drink water as much as you can ,, it will get better , but i do hope sooner for you god bless
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2 ReactionsAppreciate the warm welcome! I will see the doctor once I return back to Illinois from Louisiana. I am wondering if the changes in environment is playing havoc on my inner healing. Fluctuating temperature does cause me discomfort in the tummy. Thanks again for the invite and suggestion.
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3 ReactionsThank you for the warm invite. Definitely will consult with doctor. I had to reflect on changes I intentionally or unintentionally made to my diet and lifestyle that maybe impacting my healing. One change I unintentionally made was not taking my daily stool softener with Linzess. I restarted that regiment and feel a noticeable improvement. I also changed my eating habits. Eating at 9 am and again between 3&4 pm. Nothing after 4 pm. The pain has almost vanished. It’s one section around the mid to lower stomach area on left side that’s somewhat tender and slightly painful. I will give it a few days since its only been a few days making changes. Again thank you for sharing your thoughts and suggestion.
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3 ReactionsI have so many questions I’d like to ask all you guys in this group. My boyfriend just had the surgery on December 7, 2020 and he is in excruciating pain and cannot move his leg some days and has fevers that go up and down he had a fever today of 101.9, The doctors don’t seem to care at all about his pain all they wanna do is another CAT scan, they’re not even giving him pain medication, he said the pain is so excruciating he doesn’t wanna live anymore because how can anyone live on like this and dr’s don’t seem to care at all... his pain comes and goes but the fever is scaring me I am able to bring his fever down with Tylenol and I gave him ibuprofen for the leg, when will he start feeling better will he ever start feeling better is what I’m scared of💔 I am sorry to be reading stories on this site but I’m also grateful as well because all these posts are helping me to know that I am not alone with him..
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1 Reaction@tazjess23 - Welcome to Connect! I’m so sorry to hear how your boyfriend is suffering.
Is he home or in hospital? Do the doctors know about the fevers? If not, let them know at once. They probably have to do a CAT scan to see if anything changed. Again, having fever now is not good- help him get in touch with his doctors.
There could be something going on causing both the pain and the fever.
Please get back to us!
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2 Reactions@tazjess23,I know how hard it is watching a Loved one suffering! Sorry I just read your post. Did he have colorectal cancer? I would tell you like anyone else to GET INTO THE DOCTORS FACE! But I'm not sure if they would let you since you are not married to him! RIDICULES!! As Ingregerd asked is he in the hospital someone should be concerned about his temperature!
I would try and get in the doctors face anyway to see what you can get some answers! Try going over their heads to someone in charge! I know I sound callous, but I have learned over the last 20 years that someone has to act like the patients advocate!
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1 ReactioniIF you are at home go to A X E ,,,,,,,,,god bless and good luck ,,,,
Hello- i am at work but wanted to answer real fast. He is at home in Indiana. I found this site while i was up crying all night. I am so grateful for each and every one of you& i am sorry for anyone going through problems. his fever today was 102.1 all they want is another cat scan. I take care of him better😭
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2 ReactionsHe hates hospitals and his dr acts like a catscan is next step. I will write more later i am at work. ❤️
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1 ReactionI am 5 months past hemicolectomy and still have some pain and discomfort at times. I think a trip to the ER is necessary and definitely a CAT scan to see what is going on. He probably has an infection and he probably needs antibiotics and pain medication. Try not to wait longer, I had a perforation back in August and it was a dangerous situation to be in.
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