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chantal_65714
chantal_65714

Hi 

I’ve had two colonoscopies, one surgeon said I have Diverticular Disease , then another who says I don’t. 

Who do I go with?!?! I’m quite poorly 

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  • hilary98960
    hilary98960 chantal_65714

    Posted

    That seems very odd. I am wondering if the second surgeon just means that there is no evidence of current inflammation. Diverticular pockets cannot disappear by themselves, so I would be inclined to see your own gp to discuss the results further. 
  • ellen_46197
    ellen_46197 chantal_65714

    Posted

    Hi chantal did you get pictures for your files they should have given you pics from both colonoscopies and they should be in color you could have a gastric doc look at them ?
  • j_09263
    j_09263 chantal_65714

    Posted

    Hi Chantal

    I am in the same position and through some investingation I have found out some doctors do not class you as having diverticulitis unless you have infection. All people with pouches/sacs have diverticular disease but some doctors call it diverticulosis if you only get inflamation. It is very frustrating because I have pain and feel like crap and have to do all the things someone with diverticulitis does but one surgeon refuses to say I have diverticulitis and the other insists I have it. Either way I have diverticular disease so I don't see why it matters what they call it. I still get antibiotics sometimes. Treat your colon as if you have diverticulitis and you should slowly start to feel better. If you spike a fever go to the doctor and get antibiotics.

    I hope this helps you.

    Julie

    • chantal_65714
      chantal_65714 j_09263

      Posted

      That’s great , thankyou so much. I’m guessing that’s what’s happened!! Xxx I’m on it x
  • chantal_65714
    chantal_65714

    Posted

    I’m guessing the second didn’t see it inflamed . I can’t just shrug it off and say the first was wrong so I’m gonna treat it anyway. 

    I’m quite poorly all the time, I’ve been tested for everything and I have high calprotectin levels. X

    • Guest
      Guest chantal_65714

      Posted

      I'm sure you've been told that high calprotectin levels mean you have some form of bowel condition.  If you have been seeing a surgeon I'm guessing you are in the USA.  You may need to consider seeing a gastrointestinal specialist to find out exactly what condition in addition to Diverticular Disease (which is the presence of diverticula).  If you have taken antibiotics and followed the recommended diet but are still getting daily problems, you need further investigation.  Many people have IBS or IBD along with DD.  Hope you find answers.  I am UK based and our investigative system is worked through our GP with referrals to hospital, so I can't suggest further.  Best wishes.

    • chantal_65714
      chantal_65714 Guest

      Posted

      Thankyou, I’m UK. I’ve had a colonoscopy and pillcam. All clear for Crohn’s, UC but high calprotectin 
    • chantal_65714
      chantal_65714 Guest

      Posted

      I see a GI, the GI surgeon does the colonoscopy and pillcam 
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