Guest guest Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 As those that have seen me post before already know, I have diffuse scleroderma, and recently, I've put on quite a bit of weight. I don't know exactly, but my guess is that it is around 25 pounds in a matter of about4 months maybe. My abdomen is huge, and seems to get distended after eating something like two slices of pizza. I made a trip to the ER on Friday for severe pain on my left side, very low, where I would expect the ovaries to be located. The diagnosis at that time was diverticulitis, and that I possibly had an infection, and/or blockage in the large intestine. I was told to just drink clear liquids for a few days and give a broad spectrum antibiotic in addition to the minocycline, and something for pain. After the third day, the pain was greatly diminished, and now it is barely painful at all, but the large stomach remains. Obviously, I will continue with Drs., to see what the cause is, but I was wondering if anyone has experienced something similar to this, to try to figure out if this is SD related, or of some other cause. I'm paranoid to eat a full meal now for fear the pain will return. Thanks , Gail **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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