Update on my medical problem

[Cricket]

For those that asked to let them know what is going on with my health problem, I couldn't stand to wait until March 3rd to see a specialist, so I went to my family doctor. I was and still am in a lot of pain. She was very concerned about my overall pain in my stomach and lower abdomen, so she sent me to get a Cat Scan . I had to take that barrium liquid...yuck...it was horrible. The results came back that I have Diverticulitis, a very painful infection of pockets inside your stomach. I am taking 2 kinds of antibiotics . Diverticulosis is the stomach condition ( which is pockets in the stomach) and Diverticulitis is the infection of the stomach pockets. It is said that over 50% of people over 60 years old has Divertculosis, but I started early! I am still going to the specialist to make sure all else is well. Thanks for asking about how I feel!

 

[Cruise cutie]

hugs and sigh you NEVER ever get a break on this merry go round lately kiddo.. and those new knees too..take care Girl, and thanks for the update...may it ALL get better soon..:daisy..Joanne

 

[ewheelock]

Glad you went to your family dr. and found out what the problem is. I would have done the same thing and not waited until March. Hope you will be feeling better soon!

 

[Corky]

Take care and I hope you feel better soon.

 

[korinalacount]

Glad you didnt wait! Now take care of you and that darn tummy! Many hugs!

 

[JANPEP]

Oh that sound's painful, feel better fast.
Prayer's & good thought's are on the way from MN.

 

[Donna - dsw]

Cricket - glad you found out what it was. Jim has had this for years. Now that you know what it is - it is easy to control. Not fun - but easy. NO nuts, seeds, or leafy lettuce. But, I agree you should still go get is checked out by your other doctor. Good Luck! and thanks for the update.

Take care!

 

[popcorn]

Thanks for letting us know. When we didn't hear, I got worried about you. Alf has that too and his trigger is corn on the cob. Just when we moved to corn country! And have a huge cornfield at our back door! He is fine as long as he stays away from corn.
Take care.

Liz

 

[ShipMaven]

Ouch. Feel better soon, Cricket.

How are the new knees doing??

 

[kpopperwell]

Glad to hear that you found out the problem. Have had a couple of those attacks myself. The antibiotics should kick in pretty quick. Take care.

 

[RosieRosie]

I'm glad you had that checked out. I'm beginning to think diverticulitis is not so uncommon. My sister had it. Roy's brother had it. My dad didn't know he had it til he started hemorrhaging - he had been taking too much ibuprofen for arthritis pain. Take care of yourself Cricket. Listen to your doctor - I hope you soon will be well.

 

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thanks for checking in.

Glad you know what is wrong and are getting medication.

Hope you keep improving and follow what the doctors tell you -- certain foods not to eat, ect.

 

[Lisa63]

I am glad you went to the doctor and got a diagnosis. I hope you are feeling better soon.

 

[sail7seas]

Sorry to hear you've been suffering with this. Good to know you have been diagnosed and treatment has started. Hope the antibiotics kick in fast and you feel better.

 

[conniecat]

Sorry to hear you are still in pain, but I am glad the diagnosis was no worse. Hang in there, and keep us updated, please.

 

[Tobyn]

Been there, done that, have the surgical scars to go with it. Sorry to hear that. I know your situation and hope you can get through your bout without major surgery. Certainly hope you feel better soon!

 

[Jill B]

Thanks for the update Cricket. Feel better soon.