Cramping & D Getting Worse - Going to Doc Today

You poor thing. Sorry to hear you're feeling so "crappy." Hope you start feeling better soon! Hugs!

Jean, you know how I feel about you . Good luck at the doc's and hopefully its not the diverticulosis acting up. Let us know how it goes and try to stay comfortable.

Hi Jackie, tequila, hmoots, Rose, sickofsick, K9, DolphinLady and Eric . Thank you all so much for your wishes. I'm pretty new at IBS and diverticulosis so I tend to panic when something comes up. I decided to call the doc when after taking 2 Immodiums at 6 am I had D again at 8. Somehow that doesn't seem right. I took another and haven't had it since then, but I need to get checked.I'll be in touch later this evening when I get home. Thanks again for all your thoughts.Jean------------------"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." Babe Ruth. And I'm also Praying with Bettie for a cure for this NASTY IBS! Jean

Jean-So sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. I was talking to much about the snow at chat last night or I would have told you to feel better Glad that you got your new computer up and running. Hope everything is OK at the docs ------------------Nancy-(used to be GoesAlot)

Thanks L'Danna, Granny, PoopedOut, NancyCat and Jean (another Jean ).The doc said that since diverticulosis and IBS mimic each other it could be some of both. She gave me lomotil in case I need it, and took me off Belladonna and put me on Bentyl. She's going to do some stool cultures to see if something is going on there. She's also doing a C. difficile Assay and Protozoa Screen. So tomorrow on my day off I get to lug my poop around on the bus in a brown bag. Yuck!Yes Jean (I feel funny saying Jean when that's my name too!) she did mention eating a bland diet for a while, but I'm still supposed to keep my fiber up.I'm supposed to take the Bentyl 3 times a day. I've only had one and I'm still cramping, so I guess it has to build up somewhat in my system. She said if I get worse to call her or go to the emergency room.Thanks all of your for your support! I hope this eases soon. Jean------------------"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." Babe Ruth. And I'm also Praying with Bettie for a cure for this NASTY IBS! Jean

Well, I sure hope you feel better in the morning. I hear diverticulitis can be so bad and then to be IBS also. Take care of yourself. We'll all be thinking about you and saying an extra prayer.Ellie

Hi Ellie:Thanks for your concern. Actually she doesn't think at this point that I have a diverticuli infection. I have to keep an eye on how I feel though. I've never had one so I don't know what to expect.I need a new body. Jean------------------"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." Babe Ruth. And I'm also Praying with Bettie for a cure for this NASTY IBS! Jean