penzam1535
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Reged: 12/24/02
Posts: 173
Loc: between Syracuse and Buffalo
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I just left the ER and have been diagnosed with diverticulitis. It's very painful. I got RX'd #40 5/500 hydro's, #30 500 mg Flagyl's, and 20 Cipro's. The Cipro's cost $4.00 each, which I couldn't afford, so i'm just taking the one antibiotic. Any experiences with this disease from you knowledgable people would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your input....
Shawn
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LostShopper
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Reged: 05/10/02
Posts: 205
Loc: Deep South
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In May of '03 my hysband was hospitalized for this. He said it was the most painful thing he had ever experienced. They kept him there for 6 days, on a Demorol and Cipro drip. I know meds are expensive, but please try to find a way to take what they have prescribed you. This disease is no walk in the park. According to my husband's doctor, he how must avoid certain trigger foods such as popcorn, sunflower seeds, anything with nuts or seeds in it, as these foods tend to gather in "pockets" in the intestines, thereby causing the pain and infection of this hellish condition. I may not have all those facts 100% correct, but that's what I remember. His pain was so bad on a Sunday afternoon and into the night, we ended up in the ER with my being convinced he was having a heart attack. Please try to find a way to obtain the rest of the meds you need.
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PAIDFO
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Reged: 02/01/03
Posts: 149
Loc: southeast
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I agree with LostShopper completely,My wife went to the er on a sunday as well.I thought she was gonna die she was in so much pain.She can handle pain very well and It just kept gettin worse.She now watches her diet and did have one flare up a yr or so after the first.We knew exactly what it was and called her Dr.Do as LostShopper said and please find a way to get and take all your meds.Some of the procedures they did to my wife during her stay at the hospital(7days) were horrific.Pollops had to be removed from her intestines (or colon).Those seedy foods can attach to the walls of the intestines and colon and get infected and turn into pollops and there ain't but one way in if you get my drift.Please take care and keep us updated.This can get worse if not treated.I hope you get well soon....P
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LostShopper
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Reged: 05/10/02
Posts: 205
Loc: Deep South
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Also, with my husband being an insulin-dependant diabetic (140 units per say at age 40  ), infections can be espcially dangerous. So, even if you haven't other health issues such as diabetes, please get the other meds! Sit down with your doc if necessary and see if there is a program available to you in which you can get them.
You never know until you ask.. For instance, after my surgery in April, with no health insurance and only a part-time job, you can all imagine the bills that began flowing in immediately. Tens of thousands of dollars. For months, this was a burden that worried me constantly. One night, quite recently, a woman appeared at my door. From the State Dept. Of Health. She informed me that, due to the fact that I had no health insurance and had had "female" cancer, I was going to be put on Medicaid temporarily. This is paying 100% of the hosp. bills, plus meds. As of last week, my employment status changed to full-time with health benefits. I IMMEDIATELY contacted this woman, and she told me that despite that, I will continue to have Mcaid for 30 more days, and encouraged me strongly to finally have my dental work done. This woman has been like my guardian angel. If she had not taken the time and effort to drive 90 miles!! to appear at my door to tell me about the MCaid option, I'd never have known it. I think it was a miracle. I also got a new friend out of it, as we now keep in touch via phone and email when it isn't even about the MCaid or related issues.
Sorry to digress so....In all that, my bottom line is: to the original poster, please explore any and every avenue of assistance for these mediactions. Contact you State Dept. Of Health. Talk to your doc. Diverticulitis is nothing to neglect. I wil pray for you. Please keep us updated and DO take measures to do what you must in order to get this cleared up.
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422
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Reged: 06/03/04
Posts: 23
Loc: Long Island, NY
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Your lucky they diagnosed you with it first. I wound up in the ER and then surgery because the diverticulitis had perforated. I was lucky I didn't die before I got there. I was in the hospital almost a month and had a colostomy which was just reversed - had lots of pain - still do and was told I still have diverticulitis. Now I'm going in for a hernia operation - caused from the surgery. What joy? My doctor said they have no idea what really causes the problem. Good Luck.
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penzam1535
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Reged: 12/24/02
Posts: 173
Loc: between Syracuse and Buffalo
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Sorry i've been so tardy in responding. As you all have posted it is a very painful condition. I didn't get the Cipro right away and the pain persisted, so yesterday I went to my Doc's who wasnt there, just the PA, whom helped me out with 5 days worth of Cipro and wrote me a RX for the next 5 days. The pain didnt go away until the cipro kicked in. Unfortunatly I will probably lose my job because of this, being my first month on a temporary basis, but perforations and colostomy bags aren't worth $12.00/hr. One other thing that I will probably have to do is get a colonoscopy, at age 32 woohooo. Thanks to all those who've posted.........
Shawn
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IMSUSCOT1
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Reged: 10/23/02
Posts: 882
Loc: usa
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I hope you do not lose your job, have you talked to your supervisor? Maybe you could work something out one on one, but you are right, you were looking for a job when you found that one & no job is worth risking your health, I know how you feel, I missed almost 3 months the beginning of the year due to an infection that hospitalized me three times, and losing my job was my greatest worry, fortunately my employer was very understanding, but keep your health in the forefront of your mind and maybe with the Cipro you'll feel well enough to return to work soon. Good luck
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