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Hi everyone, I was looking for a little support. I started having really bad stomach cramps on Wednesday so I went to see my doctor. She did an examination, said I had diverticulitis and put me on antibiotics. She did say to start taking senna tablets when the symptoms had gone but apart from that she didn't give me any advice on how to manage my symptoms. I'm a bit shellshocked to be honest, I'm also diabetic and suffer from anxiety so I've been feeling awful today. If anyone has any words of advice I would be extremely grateful!
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jean56884 barbara33200
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barbara33200 jean56884
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No I didn't, I only saw our GP. The nearest CT scanner is at the local hospital
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angela55814 barbara33200
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barbara33200 angela55814
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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)
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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?
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ellen_46197 barbara33200
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barbara33200 ellen_46197
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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
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barbara33200 angela55814
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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!
barbara33200 ellen_46197
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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
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I just googled senna tablets it's a laxative
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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
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