NoTrespassing
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Seriously? No, I would never consider surgery for my symptoms when I can take a few capsules for a week or two and be back to normal. Surgery is free in Ontario huh? Somebody's paying for it.
Kevin
Diverticulitis anyone?
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Seriously? No, I would never consider surgery for my symptoms when I can take a few capsules for a week or two and be back to normal. Surgery is free in Ontario huh? Somebody's paying for it.
Kevin
That really sucks. I can identify, maybe, but to a much lesser degree. My chemo every six weeks (leukemia) keeps the entire lining of my gut very, very thin and extra sensitive. I am blessed that I can (mostly) manage the symptoms with plain, simple immodium. Any fresh greens really get me too!
murph1
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I went threw the same chit as you but every 4 weeks for 6 cycles. Good luck and God bless.
Otto Syracuse
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I had the surgery 3 years ago and am so glad I did. My hospital roommate "toughed it out" and ended up with a burst colon, went sepsis and nearly died. He didn't eat for over 40 days and he had to wear a bag for almost a year. He cried when he could finally eat.
As I recall, the total surgery costs was around 40,000, all covered by my insurance. Recovery was three weeks of home care, very easy, mostly light duty, no lifting etc.
Go see a doctor (gastroenterologist) and get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. It is more than just an uncomfortable inconvenience.
As I recall, the total surgery costs was around 40,000, all covered by my insurance. Recovery was three weeks of home care, very easy, mostly light duty, no lifting etc.
Go see a doctor (gastroenterologist) and get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. It is more than just an uncomfortable inconvenience.
QRTRHRS
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I just had a colonoscopy this past January and found out that I too have diverticulosis. I cannot say that it has been an issue but I am altering my eating habits to avoid those foods that are supposed to be bad for the condition. The prep the office prescribed was not near as bad as the last time I had one. Good thing because I get to do it again in six months.
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Sorry, I actually meant my surgery comment for gwstang, who has it really bad.
GW, my brother had it, and his bowel burst, needing emergency surgery. He had a colostomy bag for quite a while, and it was very "iffy" whether he would have to wear it for life. I wouldn't risk it if I were you. The surgery is an extremely effective treatment. (Look it up.)��
I had a colonoscopy a couple of years ago and that is when the doc said I have the diverticulitis. I told him the symptoms and explained the severity. He seemed to just blow that part off. Maybe he had too many scope tests set up to perform that day and his mind was not on each patient. I am going to seek out another doc and give them everything in their 15 minutes they allot to an appointment. There has to be something better to treat this.
I read someone's response on another page I was searching.
""The bad part is that, with the rectal pain, I will begin to have a vagus response: my throat will tighten, I will begin salivating, get hot and sweaty. Then spasms will start in my stomach and I will begin rhythmic heaving with acid reflux. There isn't anything in my stomach, so there is not much to vomit, but on occasions, I will bring up the water or the coffee and bile, I suppose. The spasms are quite violent and when the episode is over, I am completely wasted""
That really does explain what happens when the throat tightens and other symptoms. I do feel like I'm just waiting for it to rupture and that won't be good...at all. I will seek help before the next episode.
I read someone's response on another page I was searching.
""The bad part is that, with the rectal pain, I will begin to have a vagus response: my throat will tighten, I will begin salivating, get hot and sweaty. Then spasms will start in my stomach and I will begin rhythmic heaving with acid reflux. There isn't anything in my stomach, so there is not much to vomit, but on occasions, I will bring up the water or the coffee and bile, I suppose. The spasms are quite violent and when the episode is over, I am completely wasted""
That really does explain what happens when the throat tightens and other symptoms. I do feel like I'm just waiting for it to rupture and that won't be good...at all. I will seek help before the next episode.
Egon
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Good plan.
Diet may help but the underlying condition does not clear up. A rupture is always a possibility.
Diet may help but the underlying condition does not clear up. A rupture is always a possibility.
murph1
Gold Member
Are you being treated or taking any meds for GERDs?
dmccarty
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We learned a long time ago, after much pain, angst, wrong diagnosis, near death situations, etc, that we need to watch our doctor's carefully and when we reach a point where we think we have met or exceeded the doctor's level of competence, then it is time to move on and find another doctor. At this point, for anything really serious, we go to a specialist at one of the local university hospitals. We are fortunate that we have a couple of the best university hospitals near by. We have seen many people getting treatment who have traveled fairly long distances to get to the doctor. At least one of the hospitals has arrangements with local hotels to provide low rates for family members when a person is getting treatment. We have used the hotel a couple of times when we had to get to the hospital at a very early hour for a procedure.
Later,
Dan
