I started having flare-ups in September 2014, was diagnosed with diverticulitis in November. They couldn't do a proper colonoscopy because of the flare-up, but ct scan and barium xray clearly show diverticular disease. Sometimes I get a break of a few days or even up to a week, but other than those breaks, I have an attack on an almost daily basis, sometimes 2 or 3 times in a day. Nothing seems to help, not antibiotics, stool softeners, high fiber diet, clear fluid diet, etc. etc.
I hope this helps, http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00345/Diverticulitis.html Hugs and welcome!
I was diagnosed with diverticulitis 7 years ago and I have learned that the best treatment for a flare up, or to prevent a flare up at the first sign is rest. Sounds odd but it really works for me. Not easy to do but resting is a very important part of healing, and not just for a couple of days but to make it a part of your daily life.
That seems to be the case. Flare ups that last months are not good. I am just so exhausted. When you tell people about the paun do they understand?
hi kevin here i have had been to hospital 7 times in 18 months with diverticulitis attacks,surgeon been reluctant to do surgery,but think time they are find out in two weeks if the case or not,has anyone had surgery and did it work fir you..thanks..kevin
I had surgery in September. Removed 12 inches of sigmoid colon and also some lady parts that were fused to the colon. Was in hospital for 8 days. It was an extremely rough surgery to go through, the first few days were awful. But it was the smartest thing I ever did. Now that I am completely recovered, I have no more pain, no more flare-ups. I can eat what I want without worrying. My quality of life is back again!
hi so tired of pain...im so glad your better for having the surgery,gives me hope im having surgery as well probally mid january on waiting list,just knowing having something done gives me hope...like you antibodicts,high fibre all these things don't work anymore so hopefully this will work for me...people don't get it either what it's like...im so glad your better maybe you can change your name now hey...to nore more pain.....or happy as pig in .... thanks for feed back and getting back to me..if you wanto have chat be good if intrested..043374545..if not take care well done and thank you..kevin wilson..
hi there got a date jan 12 for my surgery....hoping it will be succesful as yours and be done with this shocking pain over it.......take care...
Good Luck. I am sure you will do great!
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