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Post by colly0410 on Feb 9, 2016 15:02:31 GMT -5
Sorry for no posts in last few weeks, I've been in Queens Medical Centre Nottingham for the last 3 weeks with 'ischemic colitis' no I've never heard of it either. My colon bled in 2 places causing rectal bleeding, pain & vomiting so had a ride in an ambulance. I was hooked up to 3 drips: a fluid replacement, IV steroids & antibiotics. That seemed to clear things up over a week or so & things calmed down I was sent home. 2 days later another area of colitis fired up & I was back to square 1 so back I went to QMC for another week of IV steroids & they soon knocked it down. I was sent home yesterday & so far seem fairly OK, feeling very weak & tired though. It's nice to be back in my own bed...
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Post by Wheldale on Feb 9, 2016 16:37:45 GMT -5
Sorry for no posts in last few weeks, I've been in Queens Medical Centre Nottingham for the last 3 weeks with 'ischemic colitis' no I've never heard of it either. My colon bled in 2 places causing rectal bleeding, pain & vomiting so had a ride in an ambulance. I was hooked up to 3 drips: a fluid replacement, IV steroids & antibiotics. That seemed to clear things up over a week or so & things calmed down I was sent home. 2 days later another area of colitis fired up & I was back to square 1 so back I went to QMC for another week of IV steroids & they soon knocked it down. I was sent home yesterday & so far seem fairly OK, feeling very weak & tired though. It's nice to be back in my own bed... hope you get better soon fella. |
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Post by tygwyn on Feb 9, 2016 17:31:49 GMT -5
Hope your on the mend butty,
The tired and weak feeling comes from looking at all them young attractive nurses night and day,that`s what i put it down to when i came out,lol.
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Post by tygwyn on Feb 9, 2016 17:33:37 GMT -5
Hope your on the mend butty,
The tired and weak feeling comes from looking at all them young attractive nurses night and day,that`s what i put it down to when i came out,lol.
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Post by colly0410 on Feb 10, 2016 6:45:07 GMT -5
Hope your on the mend butty, The tired and weak feeling comes from looking at all them young attractive nurses night and day,that`s what i put it down to when i came out,lol. Thanks Tygwyn & Wheldale. I knew most of the nurses as I used to work on the ward I was on till a few months ago, they'd clock me then say "what are you doing in that bed?" Then it was "natter natter natter!" Heard all the hospital staff gossip as I left there last Sept to take voluntary redundancy with a very good payoff. Never thought I'd end up as a patient & the view is very different from the other side of the sheets. I wouldn't wish 'colitis' on my worst enemy, the pain was awful, I had quite a bit of morphine, it made me feel like I was floating but better than the pain. Got to take 1 aspirin in morning & 1 statin at night for rest of my life, at least I get free prescriptions so that'll save me a few bob... |
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Post by eleceng on Feb 10, 2016 9:09:45 GMT -5
Sorry to here of your illness. Hope you continue to recover. Best wishes.
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Post by colly0410 on Feb 14, 2016 7:43:47 GMT -5
Sorry to here of your illness. Hope you continue to recover. Best wishes. Thanks Eleceng, still painful at night & feeling exhausted but getting stronger every day, onwards & upwards as they say.  |
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Post by John on Feb 14, 2016 11:17:47 GMT -5
Sorry to here of your illness. Hope you continue to recover. Best wishes. Thanks Eleceng, still painful at night & feeling exhausted but getting stronger every day, onwards & upwards as they say. |
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Post by smshogun on Mar 9, 2016 7:52:02 GMT -5
I thought that was the mind making promises the body can't keep?
Get well Colly.
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Post by smshogun on Mar 9, 2016 7:54:46 GMT -5
Just a thought Colly, John hit it on the head with herbs, if you go to your local library you will find many books on herbs which may be of benefit to you and your condition, it may be worth a few trips to find out what herbs may benefit you and prevent a flare up in the future.
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Post by colly0410 on Mar 9, 2016 15:16:26 GMT -5
Thanks for herb tips John & Smshogun, will look into giving them a go. The docs prescribed sinvastatin then atorvastatin but the side effects are awful, they bring on the most horrible migraines so I've stopped taking them & haven't had a migraine since I came off them. Got to see consultant at QMC next week see what he says. Still in pain but no bleeding at the moment, still feeling exhausted & I'm missing my line dancing, I still go but sit out most of the dances, just do a few slow-ish ones, nice to yabber to people though...
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Post by John on Mar 9, 2016 16:46:20 GMT -5
Thanks for herb tips John & Smshogun, will look into giving them a go. The docs prescribed sinvastatin then atorvastatin but the side effects are awful, they bring on the most horrible migraines so I've stopped taking them & haven't had a migraine since I came off them. Got to see consultant at QMC next week see what he says. Still in pain but no bleeding at the moment, still feeling exhausted & I'm missing my line dancing, I still go but sit out most of the dances, just do a few slow-ish ones, nice to yabber to people though...
Anyway it eased off in bed and I dropped off to sleep, I called a Doctor who asked me to come straight in, he did some tests and said no, not your appendix, but he sent me to a diagnostic clinic across the road, they gave me some sample jars, to take urine and stool samples. After a couple of weeks I dropped by the Docs, who told me was just as he thought, basically everything was OK, no liver or kidney problems, blood count looked normal, Turned out I'd been suffering with IBS.
He told me to take a minimum of two tablespoons of unprocessed bran each day and also eat more fruit.
Been OK ever since as long as I maintain a healthy high fibre diet all the time.
So what causes IBS? He said they don't really know what it is, but it appears that we don't get enough fibre in the diet. Mine appears around the area of the appendix, he said it can cause problems anywhere on the bowel. |
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Post by smshogun on Mar 9, 2016 21:26:57 GMT -5
Home Remedies for Colitis
Persons with chronic colitis will have to learn to live with disease. On good days, it might even be hard to remember that colitis is going to always be a concern. However, on the bad days, when a flare up makes life totally miserable, its good to know several home remedies for getting the symptoms back under control. When colitis rears its ugly head, some home remedies include:
Bland foods
Anti-diarrheal medication
Tea, water, soda
Rest
During a flare-up, its best to eat bland foods. Of course, eating at this point is a matter of survival, not desire. Starchy foods seem to work best. White rice is one of the easier foods to digest. Toast, crackers, potatoes, and plain pasta are some other good ideas.
Its important to stay away from the foods that will only aggravate the colon. Greasy or spicy foods are not a good idea. Dairy products usually exacerbate diarrhea. However, some hard cheeses are tolerable.
Tea, water and clear sodas seem to be okay. However, if the diarrhea lasts more than a day, its a good idea to have a favorite flavor of Gatorade available. It helps replace the electrolytes that get out of whack, when the bowels won’t allow retention of any nutrients.
Eating frequent meals (small meals at regular intervals) helps people recover from as well as prevent ischemic colitis. Eating smaller meals frequently keeps calories up and thus reduces abdominal pain caused by ischemic colitis. One should avoid eating fried foods and other inflammatory foods in these meal breaks. Choose gluten-free whole wheat bread, and fruits and vegetables rich in fiber.
Here is a list of foods that people with ischemic colitis should include in their meals.
Foods To Eat
People suffering from ischemic colitis should make eating bananas a habit. Bananas are rich in potassium and are easily digestible. Potassium helps the body recover easily from excessive fluid loss from the body due to diarrhea – a common ischemic colitis symptom. Besides, bananas are also rich in fiber and vitamin C that help the digestive process.
Watermelon
It is a good source of the amino acid citrulline that helps in proper circulation of blood thereby ensuring that the large intestine receives adequate blood. Eating watermelon regularly reduces risk of ischemic colitis.
Applesauce
It is a good source of antioxidants like chlorogenic acid, phlorizin and catechin that are effective against various digestive disorders. It has amazing anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the colon. It is rich in fiber that helps in the digestion process.
Buttermilk
It is time you switch to buttermilk if you are a patient of ischemic colitis. Buttermilk is not only easily digestible but is also low on fat content as compared to whole milk. Besides, it is a storehouse of important minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, etc. It also contains vitamins such as riboflavin that boosts digestive health. Some other foods that can be included in the diet for ischemic colitis are white fish, tofu, coconut water, blueberries, plums, papayas, apple, gelatin, honeydew, porridge, rice, pear, yogurt, squash, wheatgrass juice, etc.
Increase Fluid Intake
Ischemic colitis causes diarrhea in a repeated manner. This results in loss of electrolytes from the body leading to dehydration. Dehydration caused by diarrhea leads to hypovolemia i.e. low volume of blood thereby making the condition worse. Hence, one should drink plenty of water to recover from the disease fast. Also, one should avoid diarrhea-stimulating drinks such as coffee, soft drinks and tea.
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Post by colly0410 on Mar 10, 2016 4:49:20 GMT -5
Thanks for that Sm shogun, I haven't seen that advice before. I used to eat anything that was put in front of me with no problems, looks like those days are now over. Lucky for me I love bananas so that's not a problem, I'll have to try the buttermilk. I had to have potassium tablets when I was in the hospital when I could finally keep stuff down, (after 10 days) ugh, horrible salty things, almost made me start boffing again. luckily I have not drank booze for decades as it triggers migraines, just soft drinks or free tap water when I go to the pub so no problems there, my mates call me a softy though & then I end up driving them home as I'm the only sober one, lol..
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Post by smshogun on Mar 28, 2016 13:09:44 GMT -5
Same problem here, I don't drink and have a large 7 seat 4X4 so I can't even use the weather as an excuse now, oh for the days of BMW's.
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Post by colly0410 on Mar 29, 2016 21:06:02 GMT -5
Keep say I'm going to get a moped, but then I remember what it was like when I did have one when I was 16 & froze my bits off. Bought a triumph herald when I passed my test when I was 17, that had a heater, mind you it'd only start if it felt like it..
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Post by colly0410 on Jun 29, 2021 8:58:18 GMT -5
I'm poorly again... Went for a blood test mid May, doctor phoned & said my PSA was a bit high at 5.8, was sent to city hospital Nottingham for MRI scan. That came back as abnormal so went for prostate biopsy & nuclear bone scan. Went for results two weeks ago & turns out I have locally advanced prostate cancer, (stage 4, Gleason 8 = 4+4) it's spread into my Seminole vesicles but nowhere else, was started on hormone tablets on same day. Went for an injection of tryptorelin yesterday & going to see oncologist tomorrow to see if I'm suitable for radiotherapy. Had a prostate exam (finger up the bum) & PSA test just over two years ago & they were normal. Till Mid May I didn't have a clue anything was wrong with me...
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Post by John on Jul 28, 2021 16:58:14 GMT -5
I'm poorly again... Went for a blood test mid May, doctor phoned & said my PSA was a bit high at 5.8, was sent to city hospital Nottingham for MRI scan. That came back as abnormal so went for prostate biopsy & nuclear bone scan. Went for results two weeks ago & turns out I have locally advanced prostate cancer, (stage 4, Gleason 8 = 4+4) it's spread into my Seminole vesicles but nowhere else, was started on hormone tablets on same day. Went for an injection of tryptorelin yesterday & going to see oncologist tomorrow to see if I'm suitable for radiotherapy. Had a prostate exam (finger up the bum) & PSA test just over two years ago & they were normal. Till Mid May I didn't have a clue anything was wrong with me... |
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Post by colly0410 on Jul 29, 2021 13:38:12 GMT -5
[/quote]Not sounding good Steve, hope you pull through and get well, all the best.....John[/quote]
Thanks John... Having side effects from the ADT (Androgen deprivation Therapy) injection of sudden hot flushes & fatigue;they come on without warning. Should be having radiotherapy in October or soon after if everything goes to plan, got to go sort it out on 30'th September...
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Post by John on Jul 29, 2021 16:55:36 GMT -5
Not sounding good Steve, hope you pull through and get well, all the best.....John[/quote] Thanks John... Having side effects from the ADT (Androgen deprivation Therapy) injection of sudden hot flushes & fatigue;they come on without warning. Should be having radiotherapy in October or soon after if everything goes to plan, got to go sort it out on 30'th September... [/quote] Hot flashes??? Sounds like you're going through the change of life Steve... 
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Post by colly0410 on Dec 10, 2021 12:38:08 GMT -5
Had 20 fractions of Radiotherapy for my prostate cancer that ended last week, had very few side effects while having the RT, but now have fatigue, bowel pain & a burning pain in my groin. The radiologist said the side effects of RT can get worse after you stop the treatment & she is right. I've had 6,000 rads of radiation at 300 rads a day. Got to have another ADT injection next week & every 3 months until June 2023.... Big shoutout to Nottingham Radiotherapy Centre, they were brilliant & I can't praise them enough...
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