An X-Ray a month later shows Barium still in my intestine and Diverticuli. I have had more spasms since this test also. How harmful Is this ? How can I get rid of this?
2007-09-28 12:01:58 · 3 answers · asked by Shirl T 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Your body will naturally get rid of it with time. It is not at all harmful to you.~
2007-09-28 12:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They told me milk of magnesia. That didn't work well. Have you tried laxatives? Miralax is great, with no spasms or cramps--just puts a lot of liquid in your digestive tract so stool just slides through. Benefiber is good too.
I wouldn't think it was overly harmful, since it's just sitting there not doing anything.
Would your doctor prescribe a cleansing routine? That might make your condition worse. I'm not really very well versed about diverticulitis.
I had a barium enema a number of years ago. Recent abdominal x-rays & ultrasounds show no sign of the barium.
But from now on, they can put me to sleep or give me a epidural. That was the nastiest, most uncomfortable medical procedure I have ever experienced, next to my MD looking for a colon polyp with a scope 8" up my ***--no anesthesia, no sedatives, no nothing. I'd rather have a baby any day.
Sorry I don't know any more about this. Hope you feel better.
TX Mom
2007-09-28 19:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots and lots of water. It will take awhile to get out of the diverticuli.
2007-09-28 19:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋