Where to start.. Here goes- Years of diarrhea/constipation off and on. Years ago I am told I have IBS without a colonoscopy. I finally had a colonoscopy in 2009 that led me to my dx of diverticulosis. Oct 5th, I was admitted for 4 days with what they said to be diverticulitis. I had a hospitalist say it was diverticulitis and then a gi say no it was not. Anyway, after mass antibx I ended up with c-diff. My PCP decided to send to me a colorectal surgeon because he was out of options. He had me on Flagyl and another Antibx, but of course was making me worse with the c-diff. The surgeon told me about the diagnosis of c-diff and put me on Vancocin and now I am scheduled for a colonoscopy. I feel that I have more symptoms in common with Chron's and UC than I do diverticulitis.
I am looking forward to an answer on Monday. I have been watching what I eat and drink due to the bouts of D and burning sensation I deal with daily. Lately, I have started feeling depressed or something, because I constantly feel horrible. I have had years of sinus issues, sensitive skin issues, but nothing that makes me want to stay in bed. I have recently noticed dark circles that will not go away under my eyes. I do not like complaining, but heck I just wanna catch a break here! I want to feel good. I don't want my 5 year old asking me if I feel good today. Ugg..
Today I called the surgeon to tell him I did not think that the suppositories were working after Vancocin treatment and was put on meds for bronchitis and they ask if I took probiotics while on antibiotics. UMM NO, no one mentioned that I should take those when I called last week to make sure I could take the meds pending colonoscopy. I have never taken probiotics and would not know where to start. Kinda frustrated....
Symptoms: bleeding and mucous, burning in tummy, D, low grade fevers, abnormal white counts, pain in my left side, and joint pain.
. Keep us updated on your scope.
