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Hi
I was Diagnosed last week with Diverticulitis, After 18 months of being in pain.
The Doctor offered me surgery as soon as he told me I had Diverticulitis.
It's all confusing to me. so many different symptoms and different stories.
Can anyone tell me if I need to see my GP after being Diagnosed with Diverticulitis for antibiotics or anything else.
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joy23863 peter23262
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peter23262 joy23863
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Diagnosed with CT scan.
After 18 months of pain The consultant confirmed that I have Diverticulitis and my best treatment would be surgery.
The consultant offered me surgery as soon as he told me I had Diverticulitis.
He wants to see me again in 4 wks to discus op.
joy23863 peter23262
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peter23262 joy23863
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The consultant is the top Dog for my area.
Every one I spoke to says it must be serious.
First he said he wanted to see me in 3 months now he wants to see me in 4 wks
Do I need to see my GP after being Diagnosed with Diverticulitis
I hate Hospitals. Not spoken to GP. only see GP when I need to.
joy23863 peter23262
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peter23262 joy23863
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I suppose I should go and see my GP then.
It might seem a silly question,
I have a high Pain tolerance
But how do you decide when & if you should go to hospital.?
And do you go to A & E ?
I don't want to be a nuisance with the Hospital.
I don't want to do any damage to myself by being stubborn
On the pain level 1 to 10
My pain is about 3 to 4 all the time, but goes up to 8 or 9
Thanks again Joy
peter23262
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My appointment to see Dr this Wednesday was bumped up to this morning. had a good chat with Dr. He says I couldn't be in better hands with my consultant.
Got some more antibiotics, and got them on repeat prescription. for next time.
Hospital called me Sunday, asking me to go for a colonoscopy next Sunday afternoon.
And I see consultant in 4 weeks about having op.
So I think I have everything in hand now.
Thanks for the advice. x
joy23863 peter23262
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peter23262 joy23863
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peter23262
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I saw Consultant last Friday and signed consent forms hopefully my resection op will be in about 8 weeks. I Diagnosed with Diverticulitis 19 February. Pritty quick.
jane1366 peter23262
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peter23262 jane1366
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I know what you mean, It's all confusing to me. I've had a few health problems in the past,
But this time I feel so helpless,
I don't have trouble keeping the bowel moving it's just the opposite. And constant pain.
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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a totally unbearable pain,and has to be treated ASAP. Drips and no
solid food at all for at least 5 days .Then a lifetime of "flares" unless you
watch what you eat. Drink lots and poo lots
peter23262 jacqueline01135
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It's complicated
I've had problems with my bowel for 18 months.
I went into hospital with suspected Appendix 18 months ago
They found I had a Hernia and needed a operation
Then I had to have a Hydroele repair
Now I need another Hydroele repair and have three lumps on my testicle.
I spent 10 hrs in A & E a couple of weeks ago, with very bad stomach pains. And had a CT scan.
Now I'm told I have Diverticulitis
In pain everyday for last 18 months,
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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of Job It's time you started to make noises or you are going to be shoved to the back of the queue for ever. Where on earth do you live, 10 hrs in
A&E must be a record
peter23262 jacqueline01135
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I live in Doncaster.
10 hrs in A&E but I was seen within 10 mins and put in a room on a drip.
had X Ray & CT
The consultant confirmed that I have Diverticulitis
He offered me surgery as soon as he told me I had Diverticulitis.
He wants to see me again in 4 wks to discus op.
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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were sitting with the Riff Raff for 10 hrs I can imagine that your brain
went into freezer mode when instant surgery was offered ?
Do you know what bits are going to be removed ???
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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peter23262 jacqueline01135
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I was told it would be major surgery, And a large part of my colon would be removed.
The thought I may have to have a bag not gone down to well.
Frirst he said he would see me in 3 mts
Now he wants to see me in 4 wks.
Do you go to DRI?
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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Wot Iz DRI ??? Probably football
peter23262 jacqueline01135
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Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
I HATE Football
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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Can you pick a designer bag ?? Will only have to be worn until you mend
peter23262 jacqueline01135
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Is the bag always temporary even if they remove all the colon.
I just don't want a bag.
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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Have a chat with Google , he seems to have an answer for everything
peter23262 jacqueline01135
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I have a high Pain tolerance
But how do you decide when & if you should go to hospital.?
And do you go to A & E ?
On the pain level 1 to 10
My pain is about 3 to 4 all the time, but goes up to 8 or 9
Last night I was in agony, My tummy felt like it' was about to explode.
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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can't move AT ALL because the pain is intense and intolerable. That should get the blue lights flashing As far as the pain threshold scale, I figure
in the WUSS area. Second option for you is the out of hours docs,.
You obviously thrive on pain. DO SOMETHING !!!!!
peter23262 jacqueline01135
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Just thought I would ask, I don't want to do any damage to myself by being stubborn.
Anyway thanks the info.
Going to jump in a hot bath now. x x
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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need an ambulance.
If you can "jump" into the bath your Divi can't be that bad
peter23262 jacqueline01135
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But I'm not the type of person to go to Doctors every 5 min because I have a pain in my stomach.
That's why I was asking how do you decide when & if you should go to hospital.?
To me a hot bath is better than a hot water bottle.
Maybe I manage pain better than most.
And maybe my Diverticulitis is not that bad as you say,
And that's why the consultant offered me surgery as soon as he looked at the CT Scans and told me I had Diverticulitis.
And instead of seeing me in 3 months he now wants to see me in 4 wks to discus op.
jacqueline01135 peter23262
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peter23262 jacqueline01135
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