just diagnosed with colitis and diverticular pocket

Its normal for the doctor to not spend much time with you after your colonoscopy. I would schedule a follow-up appointment so that you can get your questions answered. UC at this point in time is not curable.

Obviously there are better doctors and worse doctors. I don't really know which one yours is because many doctors, good and bad, blow sunshine up our butts. Sometimes I think they just really don't know what else to do. They have these patients with an autoimmune disease where there is no known cause and no known cure and the patients are depressed and scared, looking up to the doctors for hope and what is the doctor supposed to do? They are just too chicken to look at their patients and tell them the truth and that this is going to be a lifelong misery you are constantly fighting and all they can do is give you dangerous drugs which weaken your immune system, giving you more problems than you had before and that the only real "cure" is surgery. Your best bet is to read up on this yourself and know all of your options and that many of us get relief adding various alternative treatments. There are medical options that work but you have to weigh the pros and cons. A lot of alternative treatments can help but finding the one or ones that will work on you is a whole lotta trial and error but can definetly be worth it.

I was recently diagnosed, and it is very overwhelming in the beginning. Do some research, and ask lots of questions. I am also looking into natural ways to aid me, but I also understand that I will probably need to be on some meds to keep it under control. The hardest thing I've found is, there are no definite answers with this. There are no set diet, or meds, or natural thing that works for everyone, you just need to start keeping track of what works for you.   Start with your diet first, right now I am doing a more organic foods, and some gluten free stuff, I've also added in coconut oil, amino acid, and omega 3,6 & 9. I also have another supp coming, but the name escapes me at the moment. This seems to be working for me, but may not be right for you.   I also keep a list of foods that seem to trigger symptoms, for me spicy food, soy beans, and artificial sweeteners seem to trigger it, but I am finding more each week. I just learn to live without those, and it’s been helping me get closer to remission.   It’s a tough disease for sure, but with some hard work, hopefully you can get it under control, it’s just going to require you to be more aware of what your putting into your body.   Hope this helps   - Adam

It's not uncommon for a doctor to not really talk to your after your c-scope. They know you'll be groggy and not really able to process info well. However, you SHOULD have a follow-up appointment scheduled for just a few days from now.

I'm in remission and live life just like I did in my pre-UC days. I still take my meds, though -- it's extremely important to take meds even when you're in remission.

Fruitgirl,
Wow congratulations. I thought he would want a follow up visit. I did ask if I needed to schedule and was told no. I guess it is time to call the office and make him answer questions. Not sure how you give a diagnosis and then do not follow up with a explanation of treatment and disease. I was hoping for a Dr. that would be my partner in getting this figured out.
I am going to make a list of questions and get him to answer.

I'd try scheduling a follow-up visit for either later this week or very early next. Tell the person you talk to that you have many questions and would like to see the doc in person to get them answered. Also, if you have a spouse/parent/close friend to take with you to the appointment, I encourage you to do so. It helps to have an extra set of ears in the early days.

just found out the meds I have been given. proctocort supositories, sulfasalzine( which scares me and am not sure about taking.) Folic acid. I have a sulfa allergy and am concerned that sulfazalzine was give. Help anyone.

started meds yesterday. Just waiting and praying for the best.

It is tetracycline and levaquin I am allergic too I called to double check. And had to apologize for my senior moment!!!! I do thank you for your concern. All is good.