Re: Oh Yeah, CG!
07/11/04 07:24 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State
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How can you tell if you're having an IBS attack or a diverticulitis attack?
Simple. A diverticulitis attack is EXTREME. You're literally doubled-over in pain -- I mean LITERALLY. I was clutching onto the furniture to try to stand up. I would try to poop to relieve the pain, but nothing came out, and the relief was almost non-existent. My antispasmodic meds -- the heavy duty stuff (Donnatal) wouldn't work, and they ALWAYS work for IBS attacks -- ALWAYS. Then I knew I was in trouble, and I was in so much pain, I called the doctor's office and was told to get myself to the hospital. They gave me a pain shot, which my body REALLLY didn't like, and I spent the entire "visit" in the hospital bathroom with my head buried in the toilet. I lost a thousand pounds in 2 hours.
A catscan confirmed the diverticulitis. I was given an antibiotic and sent home; within a few days the infection was gone and I was back to my old self.
So when your antispasmodic meds don't work for you, you have to clutch onto the furniture to hold yourself up, and you're ready to dial 911, it's gotta be diverticulitis!
We'll do fine, girlfriend -- we just gotta stay away from all seeds and nuts.
Bev
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