Advice from gastro nurses needed

unfortunately, we can't give any medical advice here.

but what i will say is that if your mom has diverticulitis, she needs to be evaluated by a physician ASAP... whether it be the ED, urgent care, or another GI doc.

i hope she feels better!!

First-- This IS NOT medical advice--just info from experience! If she has diverticulOSIS then there is (usually) no antibiotics prescribed because it has not become an infection or inflammed. Seeds and other foods can become 'trapped' in the "pockets" of diverticulosis and can cause irritation that can cause them to become inflammed---> diverticulITIS. If she does not feel like her dr. is sufficient, then it is her right as a patient to seek treatment from someone who does. Also, maybe she should speak to the physician directly (if she's able to)-- he/she may not be aware of the situation with his/her nurse. The dr. may not realize that your mother does not fully understand the diagnosis, and, as I said, it is her right as a patient.

You seem so frustrated with the care that your Mom has rec'd. Is there any chance you could have her make an appt and go with her?

It is very hard for the non-medical people to navigate thru our medical system. Take care.

I don't quite understand your anger and frustration w/your mother when it is her medical professionals who have fallen down on the job and failed her!

Your mother is close enough in age to me that you need to understand that she comes from a generation who were still brainwashed into thinking doctors walked on water. You didn't question them. You told them your symptoms and trusted that they would do what was necessary to get you feeling better.