Out of Hospital

[Al]

Had a lot of blood in stool. After a colonoscopy (had to do the prep twice because of bleeding not stopping. Colonoscopy said I had bleeding from diverticulosis and internal hemorrhoid. I take Eliquis. They could not say it was from that. There was (I thought A LOT OF BLOOD) my blood count only dropped 1.1 in 3 days so it probably was not as bad as it looked.

I have a follow up with my doc early next week. Even though I took 2 pills so far, I won't take another till I see no blood (probably tomorrow morning).

But if it bleeds again..no second/third chance. There are other options. Believe me I am being careful with food right now and am taking MiraLAX!!!

Anyone else have this happen? Looking at a Watchman implant.

 

[atikovi]

A little TMI as we prepare to have a Thanksgiving meal.

 

[Number_35]

@Al, glad you're getting it checked out. Hoping you'll be well soon!

 

[spasm3]

PM sent

 

[Dave Hess]

Good to hear you are feeling better, don’t hesitate to go to ER if you’re not feeling good.

 

[JeffKeryk]

@Al take care. Health matters. Glad you are on top of it.

 

[Pablo]

@Al take care. Health matters. Glad you are on top of it.

This

Get better soon man

 

[cptbarkey]

My mom at around age 80 took too much Tylenol for pain after a knee replacement and had low blood pressure. She ended up in the hospital with the same blood in stool issue as a result. She didn’t know, neither did I. She is 86 now and running a ranch with a horse on her own. Some mobility issues and half blind, but still enjoying her grandkids and me helping her along with errands.

 

[Al]

Thanks guys!!!

 

[nickaluch]

Glad to see your home for the holiday follow up with your doctor and follow the plan

 

[Soft Cars]

I don't trust that Eliquis stuff. I take Warfarin so I can know exactly where my viscosity is at.

 

[loneryder]

I had 18” of my colon removed due to diverticulosis years ago. I kept getting diverticulitis and the only drug that worked was Flagyl. Drug makes you sick as a dog. When I had 6 infections in a year I couldn’t take it anymore. Only thing to do is remove the bad area. I have never missed those 18” at all.
Fiber is the best thing for it and no stuff like popcorn,nuts, seeds etc that can lodge in those pockets and become infected.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

Speedy recovery and feel better. Sounds like a similar situation going on with my mothers good friend.

 

[Inked]

Speedy recovery Al!

 

[Astro14]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, @Al ! I am sorry your Thanksgiving was spent at a hospital, but glad you were seen and they took care of you.

 

[walterjay]

Best wishes to you. Get the Watchman implant and get off of dangerous blood thinners.

 

[Al]

Right wrong or indifferent just till I can prove no bleeding I will take 1/2 pill twice per day.
Thank you for all the information and wishes.
Please note I look at the medical comments as "what worked for you only" and don't view them as medical "advice" (as required by this forum.

 

[PandaBear]

Speedy recovery Al

 

[paulo57509]

Blood in any of the waste streams are cause for concern. Hopes for quick recovery.

 

[snarl]

speedy recovery