Just been diagnosed with diverticulitis

No I didn't, I only saw our GP. The nearest CT scanner is at the local hospital

Oh gosh, I would suggest a second opinion. Any of the doctors I have seen have told me it’s impossible to diagnose properly without a CT or colonoscopy. I wish you all the best! 

Hi Angela, I've also had back pain and a bloated stomach. I felt sick and clammy on the first day of the flare up but nothing since then. I don't know if she's ordered a colonoscopy but I had a similar experience earlier this year. I suffered a pulmonary embolism and without having any doctors appointments to keep me informed I was sent for test after test at our local hospital. This made life interesting because my son is on the autistic spectrum! I'm a single mum but luckily he's an adult so he's quite happy staying at home on his own. I've now seen a consultant so at least I was able to get some answers but I'm sick and tired of never knowing what's going on. If they didn't have an asd specialist at our surgery I would be seriously thinking about changing (my son sees the specialist and I think I may be on the spectrum too)

Angela, you was diagnosed with test Diverticulitis Infection 3 years ago and only had 2 flares please tell me what you do to last so long between flares? What ya eat, don't eat and whats helped you?  What antibiotics did you take when you had flares and for how long?

I know everyone is different and I think I have been lucky with only 2 flares in 3 years. The thing is I was diagnosed by one of the top consultants who specialises in DD and he told me to  just carry on eating my ordinary diet as it has now been proved that it’s not to do with diet. He went into all the medical terms of why which I won’t bore you with. From this forum I know a lot of people do not agree with this . It is important not to get constipated and I drink 1-2 litres of water every day. At the first sign of any little twinge I go on to a very bland diet. When I go on holiday my GP gives me Amoxicillin just in case. Interestingly enough I’m on the 5.2 plan two days a week where I limit my calories to 800. I do this not to lose weight but to maintain the weight I am. I don’t know if this helps. Other than that don’t really do anything else and like everyone else have times where I don’t eat very healthily at all!!!!

I will, I'm seeing the practice nurse next week for my diabetic checkup so I can find out if a CT has been ordered. If not I can try and get a second opinion

Do hope you get some answers soon Barbara. If they are kicking their heels definitely get a second opinion. You sound as if you have enough to do and shouldn’t have to put up with never knowing what’s going on. If you do have diverticulitis there is always lots of brilliant help and advice on this forum. Keep posted on how you get on.

Barbra even a blood draw would show high white blood count which usually means bacterial infection I was a paraprofesional until 4 years ago worked with children on the spectrum among other disorders Be strong and God bless

Thanks Angela, I will. I got a relatively decent nights sleep last night so I'm feeling more positive today, I'm also visiting my mum so I'll have a nice relaxing day away from the housework!

Thank you Ellen, I did a urine test but she didn't tell me what it was for. I've decided to make an appointment with the specialist doctor, he does have a long waiting list but I think it's worth it because he can help to calm my nerves! I also know that there is an infection because I tested my blood glucose this morning and it's much higher than usual

I just googled senna tablets it's a laxative

Hiya, don't worry about the questions I've got enough of them myself! Like I said before, she did a brief examination, asked where the pain was and what symptoms did I have. She then asked me to do a urine test on the way out. Our surgery doesn't do blood tests or scans or anything like that, you have to go to our local hospital. The antibiotic is called co-amoxiclav and it's a 7 day supply. Senna is a natural laxative, even though I haven't had mucus in my stools I have been constipated this week (which is not normal for me!) Thanks for your questions, it's a relief to know I'm not the only one with an inquisitive mind