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I had an endoscopy in Jan 2014 after years of having a pain in my lower left side of my abdomen. The endoscopy was unsuccessful due to 'fixity' (a term used by the consultant) of the seigmoid colon which meant that he could get no further without the risk of damaging my colon. It was painful when he reached the point at 'fixity'. I was told that I had diverticular disease and given advice on diet etc.
For about the last few weeks, I have been experiencing pain in the same area, but this pain is now extending what feels like through my pelvis and into my lower back just above the buttock. I am wondering if this is because of the 'fixity' (think this means that the colon has attached itself to the abdomen wall) or could it be an ovary issue. This only seems to happen when I am lying on my right side when I go to bed. As soon as I lie on my back the pain disappears. Perhaps the colon is pulling when I lay on my right side. Could this be the diverticula disease?
Any helpful suggestions would be most welcome.
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I can't wear tight fitting clothes either, really uncomfortable if I do. I have had to buy clothes with elastic waist or a size too big.
I forgot to mention that after the endoscopy was a failure, I was sent straight afterwards for a CT scan. My whole bowel was filled with air (I thought I was going to burst!) and then the pictures were taken. I was mighty relieved when the air was let out.
Apart from the pain in the left side, I have a lump in the abdomen about an inch down from the belly button. This was what prompted the doctor to send me for endoscopy. I was told that the lump was just the bowel pressing on the abdomen wall and nothing untoward was found on the CT scan.
I might go back to the doctors to rule out anything else as you suggest.
Best wishes
Marie
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It could be but better go to your Dr to di
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Best wishes
Marie
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Good luck. I go on Monday. I will keep you posted.
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More confused than ever. I saw my Dr. Was put on antibiotics was so sick this weekend i ended up at emergency. The Dr. In ER said c he did not know what it was. He said it could be an abscess . He sent me back to my Dr and to refer me for a scan. I go tomorrow. Still in pain.
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I hope you get this sorted out asap. I am surprised that A&E did not do any investigations while you were there.
Marie
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Thank you. I figured exactly that. It is about the money. I feel awful again today. Thd antibiotics give losd bowels and nausea. Is if possible to havs an abscess without fever?
Vivian
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If it is a partial obstruction they will most likely need another endo/coloscopy and perhaps surgery down the line depending on the findings. I suggest until you know what the cause is to have a sloppy diet. Lots of soups. Try and prevent constipation at all cost. You might be having diaorrhea with constipation beleive it or not. If the colon is obstructed it will only let water past hence watery diaorrhea. Or nothing. Depends on severity/ cause of obstruction. Partial obstruction can move onto full obstruction so be observant if your pain gets worse or if you cant pass gas. If this happens you need to go to a and e straight away.
I understand you feel worried. Just try and hang in there and lets hope for the best. Im keeping my fingers crossed for you. Get yourself booked in for your scan and take it from there.
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