SallyJo83

Close Diverticulitis

I have had 2 confirmed cases of acute diverticulitis over the past 2 1/2 years and each resulted in significant pain and a trip to the emergency room. I was put on antibiotics and the "flares" cleared up after a few weeks, but now the doctors are recommending elective surgery. I am awaiting a consultation with a surgeon, but feel that this is an extreme measure. I would like to hear from others who have had surgery and find out how it affected your "quality" of life afterwards.

Treatments

Cipro Working / Worked

In conjunction with flagyl, it helped clear my infections. However, it left a terrible taste in my mouth and my tongue had a white coating on it. My pharmacist said that is because the cipro killed bacteria in my body, including all the "good" bacteria (which is also located in your mouth).

High Fiber Diet Working / Worked

It helped keep my bowel movements regular and pain free,but you need to drink a lot of water with this diet.

Levaquin Working / Worked

My pain subsided after 14 days on levaquin, but a colonoscopy 3 months later revealed my colon was still infected and filled with pus.

Dicetel Working / Worked

My gastroenterologist prescribed this medication for spasms in between flare ups. It does seem to help.