I have had 2 colonoscopies 6/7 polyps removed in the space of a month in 2021 polyps where pre-cancerous but not cancer thanks the Doctor/consultant diagnosed Diverticular Disease and IBS given a low fodmap diet shoved out the Hospital and more or less get on with it again reallly bad the start of this year so had another colon scan not as bad as those 2 colonoscopies still had 2 takand had 2 e stuff to clear myself beforehand but hey ho and again shoved out the door and told to get on with it I sometimes go for days without food starve myself when having diahrea as once I start it feels like it won't stop the last few weeks it's got to the stage where I am slightly constipated and force myself 2 go and always afraid frightened ETC that when I go it will UNBLOCK me 2 the stuff I can't control and always of messy myself all the time so I feel like a Hostage 2 the house/toilet 365 days a year now and I am getting chills,shivers,poison& venom going through my whole body and thank goodness for online shopping not that I eat much ( husband does) as I am afraid as 2 what I can eat and never know about the amount of what 2 eat!!!! when I am able 2 and the Doctor if I can see them is so rushed as you only get 10 min's with them and that's not really long enough but beggars can't be choosers and the give me tablets and again get on with it Mebervine pep oil buscopans loperide ( imodiums ) Alverine I am also cocodamol and propanol (anxiety) that is on presrcription prior to that I had Breast Cancer 6 rounds of chemo followed by 3 weeks of radiotherapy and on a daily 1mg of anastrazole ( that I will have 2 take until 2028) and had 2 shield 4 a year thanks 2 covid 2020 and now with this D.D and IBS I just don't know if I am coming or going HELP PLEASE
Mrs Alison Joy Bennett bungi 61 - Bowel Disease Sup...
Mrs Alison Joy Bennett bungi 61
Hello Alison,
I'm so sorry you have had so much going on.
What a time you've had.
Having hospital procedures then just left to get in with it, seems to be just part of being treated by the NHS now.
I am the same age as you, have IBS and diverticulitis too.
I understand some of your pain. Some days, not being able to go out, for fear of leaving the bathroom behind for example. I am also immunosuppressed so need antibiotics every time I have a flareup.
I am due to have a colonoscopy to have two polyps removed soon. They are not aggressive, so after reading your post, I am seriously considering, leaving them well alone.
I do hope you find a solution on here. I'm sure you have tried your gp for advice on relief of symptoms. There is a diverticulitis support group on Facebook too that may offer support.
My best wishes,
Mgt
This page is for those who have IBD, not anything else. (Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease).
We are patients with IBD and cannot advise on medical matters.
Cancer or pre cancerous polyps are not in our remit and you must see your gastroenterologist/specialist for these problems.
Good Luck and all the best.
Yes I do know this is about IBS and other bowel problems thank you very much OK!!!!
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term for two conditions (Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis) that are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Prolonged inflammation results in damage to the GI tract.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system.
It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. These tend to come and go over time, and can last for days, weeks or months at a time.
You might find the "irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)" page more useful.
Omg You are suffering the same as me. I do have a Bidet which helps a lot. Not in my camper though. I had Folfox 5 Chemo. It had Palatin in the mix which has given me Periferal Neuropathy. Hands and feet have lost feeling. Horrible. I’m in NZ and older than you but grateful to still be here. Cancer is terrible and unforgiving.
