What is Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, in particular the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches (diverticul...
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Two doctors so far have commented that I am young to of gotten diverticulitis and I was just wondering when all of you had developed your first case of diverticulitis? I am 35 by the way.
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I am 36.... and really sick of it!!! 
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it dosent matter how old you are its when they found out you have it , iwas diagmosed at 59 . but dont know how long they have been there , you can have it for a while without any pain or upset !!!!!!
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I'm 46 and just recently had that. I've heard that as well. But like Sammuel said, it can be around for a long time and one can never know. But I did hear about it happening when people get older. 35 sounds young.
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38 for me.
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I was 27 when I had my first attack.
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I was 55 with no previous indication anything was wrong. Although I did have a few problems similar to IBS on occasion.
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It was previously thought of as an 'old persons' illness but I had my first attack at 36, my sister at 33 and my fathers ruptured at 38.
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Diagnosed around 35 too. I am 39 now. I understand your frustration very much. Hang in there. I just started Asacol so I'll keep updating my progress with this medication.
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