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Marthe48

(22,742 posts) Tue Dec 30, 2025, 07:24 AM Dec 30

My turn for the e.r. [View all]

I wasn't feeling good, started on the weekend. I thought I was getting a UTI, so I went to Physician's Care. They did urine test, no infection, so they recommended the e.r. for more testing. Turns out I have diverticulitis. They gave me IV with an antibiotic in and a prescription for antibiotics. It's mild, I went in early. I'm on a clear, soft, bland diet for a couple days. My sodium is low, and that makes me tired. So far this morning, I don't feel as achy.

I can take it easy, eat things I usually avoid, but I can't have potato chips!

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My turn for the e.r. [View all] Marthe48 Dec 30 OP

I have advanced and it's samplegirl Dec 30 #1

My older sister has had several attacks Marthe48 Dec 30 #8

I lost 1/3 of my colon to that Bluetus Dec 30 #32

Same boat... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Dec 30 #48

Hang in there. If your surgeon is planning the take-down operation, Bluetus Dec 30 #60

Your history is similar to mine... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Dec 31 #68

And I wish you a year of gentle healing. For others who have diverticulosis, I have a theory ... Bluetus Dec 31 #69

Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe. SheltieLover Dec 30 #2

I was thinking salt Marthe48 Dec 30 #5

Is it the salt or grease that's problematic? SheltieLover Dec 30 #12

Take it easy, Marthe... MiHale Dec 30 #3

I avoid salt Marthe48 Dec 30 #7

Sodium and salt are not the same... MiHale Dec 30 #20

Thank you for sharing this Delphinus Dec 30 #38

We're in the same boat Marthe48 Dec 30 #41

Wow, get well soon. bucolic_frolic Dec 30 #4

I was achy Marthe48 Dec 30 #6

Good you got right in it. Hope you feel better soon. ❤️ underpants Dec 30 #9

Feel better Marthe! LuckyCharms Dec 30 #10

Sending healing vibes and so happy you got to the cause of the problem. ❤️ MLAA Dec 30 #11

I hope you feel better bamagal62 Dec 30 #13

Deciding to stop beef was the hard part. Almost quiting (beef maybe once a month) was easy ... marble falls Dec 30 #30

I rarely eat beef or pork Marthe48 Dec 30 #42

That's great! bamagal62 Dec 30 #43

Sending healing vibes, Marthe48 Niagara Dec 30 #14

Hoping you bounce back quickly and pain disappears instantly. quaint Dec 30 #15

Glad you're feeling a bit better wolfie001 Dec 30 #16

I hope you feel better soon, Marthe48. area51 Dec 30 #17

You might find a particular food was the cause nuxvomica Dec 30 #18

Apparently quinoa is the same. bamagal62 Dec 30 #44

Watch your mental health. Your gut has a brain too. My gut issues led to depression. twodogsbarking Dec 30 #19

Sorry to hear this,Marthe! Diamond_Dog Dec 30 #21

Marthe, imo sounds like you need more fiber in Emile Dec 30 #22

I've rarely had a day Marthe48 Dec 30 #54

I highly recommend sugar free Metamucil powder. I put a splenda in it and drink a glass full followed by beaglelover Dec 30 #59

No Wavy Lays? lonely bird Dec 30 #23

🫂 mwmisses4289 Dec 30 #24

They say I have diverticulosis, Silver Gaia Dec 30 #25

What I've learned about doctors: male doctors tell me, and female doctors listen. I found out that ... marble falls Dec 30 #29

I tend to agree! I also prefer women doctors. Silver Gaia Dec 30 #31

I had to go VA when my 'Cadillac' insurance got canceled. I love my women doctors. They investigate and do ... marble falls Dec 30 #34

What a great, inspiring story! Silver Gaia Dec 30 #49

I'm at least as glad as you are! Six year and a half. ... marble falls Dec 30 #61

I'm so sorry. Silver Gaia Dec 30 #63

After two courses of BCG and some booster infusions bedies, three tumorectomies, also no fun, it was stopped ... marble falls Dec 31 #65

Thank you. Silver Gaia Dec 31 #66

We help each other stay on the path. That's what DUers do best. marble falls Dec 31 #67

Makes me happy to hear the happy ending Marthe48 Dec 30 #52

Trust me: you're in good hands. Keep upbeat and determined. Don't let anyone else interfere with your treatment. ... marble falls Dec 30 #62

I could rule out lady parts, appendicitis and gall bladder Marthe48 Dec 30 #45

Thanks. Silver Gaia Dec 30 #50

It's so interesting about your experience. bamagal62 Dec 30 #47

Yes, the pain was similar, but Silver Gaia Dec 30 #51

It's Tuesday True Dough Dec 30 #26

Trust me Marthe48 Dec 30 #46

This getting old is high maintenence and requires a lot of monitoring, doesn't it? marble falls Dec 30 #27

Oh no! Glad it got caught early and you are getting it treated BumRushDaShow Dec 30 #28

So sorry, Marthe 48. HeartsCanHope Dec 30 #33

Bummer. I am glad you went in right away. Hope you are back 100% very soon. LoisB Dec 30 #35

"" AllaN01Bear Dec 30 #36

I just talked with my Dr. on the phone crud Dec 30 #58

Get well soon, Marthe48 💚 Feeling sick is no fun Clouds Passing Dec 30 #37

You got me wondering about my own salt levels Marthe KS Toronado Dec 30 #39

I have chronically low sodium Be The Light Dec 30 #40

So sorry you're feeling bad too. nocoincidences Dec 30 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Dec 30 #55

Please take care, Dear Marthe. Laffy Kat Dec 30 #56

Get well soon JoseBalow Dec 30 #57

ooh Skittles Dec 30 #64