Why the reluctance to recognize and treat diverticulitis?
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For example, I went to the ER three weeks ago with symptoms. Severe pain in left side but no fever. They did a CT scan. The doctor came in and told me I did not have diverticulitis then sent me home with prescriptions of flagyl and cipro. Which we know are used to treat diverticulitis. Things that make you say huuuuummmm. Easter Sunday night I went to a different ER where my old GI doctor practiced. I was admitted and immediately and put on IV antibiotics. I've read here that many doctors treat like we are crazy or have Munchausen's disease. Why is this? Please talk about your experiences.
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PMolly sidelites46
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I am interested to know if any other people believe there is a link between episodes of infection and stress, as i can say that each of mine have occured during high levels of work stress. I am committed now to ensuring that I am manging my work stress better eg only doing my 8 hours, taking my monthly rosterd day off, and not trying to be all things to all people.
I am deeply concerned that i will continue to get frequent flare ups which will make holding down a job difficult.
My specialist has talked to me about the surgery to remove the worst part of the s colon but this is major surgery and has several risks involved. As I am a healthy 57 yr old I am reluctant to take the risk.
I have found that all the doctors I have consulted do take the condition seriously, but they are rather flippant as there is nothing they can do - unless of course you end up with a bowel blockage, a rupture or perionitis - then they get the green light and go all out! My doctor said that surgery for this condition use to be more common but now it is "out of fashion", as they have drugs that treat it well.
I am being reviewed in 2 weeks time and I will discuss the surgery option again and perhaps plan for it in the future.
In the ,eantime my hospital bag is packed, i take my temperature regyularly as I have been told fever is a strong indicator and trying to get the right amount of fibre/ and fluid into my diet.
I think it is disappointing if you are experiencing doctors who are disinterested as it is a miserable condition. However last time I was in hospital I was on the cancer ward and I felt very grateful to have my condition and not theirs. Goodluck sidelites46 - keep going to your empathetic doctor. Cheers,
sidelites46 PMolly
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Also, so, this a killer disease. It is extremely dangerous which makes the lax attitude even more disturbing.
Again, in, spend a lot of time on Google. Gently and cautiously suggest treatments, prevention and surgery with your specialists
jacqueline01135 PMolly
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two years, just had that hiccough last September , when I had an abcess, that burst but the infection stayed local seemingly I was a whisker away from theatre I blame my best friend for it, I went and
stayed with her for a few days, and the wine and Baileys were
flowing.since then .nothing ,as usual.
jonnojohn sidelites46
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Treezie sidelites46
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