chuckmum6 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 In brief - My question, if anyone could help is, will taking antibiotics for two days mask a poorly appendix in an ultrasound or will it still show up?? My GP thinks I have a grumbling appendix. Long winded - I have been off work for several weeks with a persistent pain in my right loin. I was first diagnosed as having appendicitis as I had a temperature, as well as the pain and rebound. I was sent to hospital, where I was give a blood and urine test, which all came back negative, I was sent home and told it was a virus. Back to Dr who then suggested a ovarian cyst, I was scanned and small cyst found. I was referred to hospital again and rescanned, the cyst had gone! They didn't look at the appendix, despite me saying. I still have the right side pain. I finished a course of antibiotics on Thursday and had started to feel better towards the end of taking them. But by Friday the pain was back and over the weekend my temperature and shakes have returned, along with increased pain in my groin, leaving me feeling pretty ill again. I have a ultrasound scan privately this Wednesday, as the earlist I can get one on NHS is on 20th of March! I am worried that the antibiotics might mask any sign of infection or abscess on my appendix and I will have a negative result, so I will be back to square one again. Really fed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I think I would go back to GP and insist on a referral via casualty to see if they should just operate. Failing that present at A&E. I can see why you are scared - my ES was sent to casualty yrs back with similar symptons - we never did find out what was wrong. But yours does sound suspiciously like appendicitus. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 My daughter had what we thought might be a grumbling appendix. She ended up going to an out of hours and they felt it was pain related to ovulation. We were told that it is very difficult to pick up anything on scan and that a large number of 'grumbling' appendixes are removed and are found to be healthy. Was your pain on the same side as the ovarian cyst? I would go to A & E if you are at all unsure especially given that you are hot and have the shakes. Go along with an open mind as to what is could be and let the doctors 'work you up' from scratch. Don't point them too much in any direction. Let them see you with fresh eyes and make a diagnosis based on how you are now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 If your suffering I would just go along to AE. Better to get it thoroughly checked, it is difficult to diagnose. My daughter had a very similar saga a few years back. The doctors only taking note once she stopped eating After removing the appendix they said it appeared "normal" but sent it for testing. The results should it contained "Impacted poo" and was probably going to burst Best wishes, let us know what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I agree with advice to go to A&E.........I had my appendix out when I was 13 but, as that was umpty didly years ago, I can't be of much help symptom wise - just remember that it hurt. A lot. Please do get it checked out quickly....don't wish to be alarmist but, if it is the appendix and it bursts - just better to get it sorted sharpish! May even turn out to be something totally diff and easily copable with .....thats the Drs job!!!! Sending positive vibes your way....let us know how you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I had a grumbling append for months years back . The doctor only admitted me when I began throwing up and pooping and when I belched it smelt bad....nasty appendix it was, I would go to A&E especially if you have rigors ( shivers) it means you have something that needs sorting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thank you everyone, it has been giving me moderate pain for six weeks now. I will go to A&E if it get any worse, I do hate hospitals, but if things worsen then I have no choice. My OH had repeated bouts of appendicitis about 10 yrs ago, he was in and out of hospital, the last Dr dithered about and when they finally removed it, it was huge and because of this he couldn't have keyhole surgery. He was left with a very deformed wound, in fact a terrible mess. Thank you for the kind words x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I had appendicitis, I was in hospital for three days whilst the doctors decided what to do with me. By then my appendix had burst. I was quite unwell for some time... So go to A&E ASAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Good luck - better to be safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 It is not appendicitis, phew, I had a ultrasound and CAT scan today. Still an infection somewhere though, as I was really hot and shaky while the Dr did the ultrasound, which is why he did the CAT as well. Back to my GP again to see what else it might be, could a UTI make me feel this ill for as long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hello Chuckmum! I'm afraid I can't help at all, but I've just caught up with this thread and wanted to send feel better soon Omlet vibes your way (not a lot of help, I know, but really hope your GP can sort this out for you quickly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Awww thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hi there Well at least you know now. So, a UTI can make you feel beastly but would easily show up in a urine sample I once had a really bad UTI which traveled to my kidneys, now that was horrendous. Dreadful back pain, shivery, achy, kind of flu like. Sorry no answers!! What does you G.P suggest?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I am going back to GP on Friday am, as all results should be back then. I hope there will be some positive course of action, as I need to start to feel better. I am glad it isn't my appendix though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I can understand! Hopefully you'll get result and feel better soon. Keeping my fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 One of colleagues has upper abdominal pains, raised tempreture etc for weeks, she had every test known. They thought it was gall stones but was ruled out as was pancreatic inflammation. In the end they think it was muscular although that didn't account for the raised temp but she is ok now....we are a complicated bag of chemicals!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Oh good it isn't appendicitis! Fingers crossed for an easy solution when you get the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Oh now it is the appendix!!!! Apparently 'grumbling appendix' rather than full blown appendicitis, (chronic instead of acute). The results showed my large intestine/colon is distended at the point where the appendix is, so I am now on strong antibiotics, as well as the original ones. Diagnosis seems to change with the wind, although the ache is still stubbornly there. Gavclojak, we most certainly are a complex bag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Yep....I've always been a complex bag Seriously, will they not consider removing the offending article to end your troubles once and for all Antibionics (as they are known in our house) seem rather a short term solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Well at least they know and now you can get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Ah the appendicitis merry-go-round. I would say after our experience, if you feel any worse just go to A&E. Our consultant said "better out than in" once they start to cause trouble. If it bursts it is very serious indeed. Harriet was happy to lose hers and hasn't looked back. It was keyhole surgery to.....so nothing to see Best wishes to to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Has anyone taken metronidazole? I have had three full days on it and feel dreadful, dizzy, faint and have waves of feeling really really sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oh dear Dare I ask .......have you read the side effects section?? Sound like a bad reaction I'd get in touch with your G.P. Sadly I've had a couple of bad allergic reactions to meds, one put me in hospital for 2 days They are now on my notes as I can not have them again!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 After taking the antibiotics for the course, I briefly felt better, but all the pains have come back. I saw a consultant surgeon today and will be have an appendectomy on 1st April, it was felt best to deal with it before it potentially becomes an emergency. Hopefully it should all be resolved finally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Ah, I've been checking in to see if you had an update Well, at least you know where you are now and it will soon be sorted Will it be keyhole surgery? You can't really see any scars on my daughters tummy now Best wishes for it to go smoothy and a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
