Diverticulitis Support Group

Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, in particular the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches on the outside of the colon. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamed. Diverticulitis most often affects middle-aged and elderly persons, though it can strike younger patients as...

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tessygirl 08/07/2013

I wonder if anyone has experienced flare ups of the dreaded D after flying. Most of my attacks seem to come on after flying, coincidence? I am due to make 6 flights in less than a month between August and September and a bit worried I will have a flareup. I thought it may be anxiety as I do not like flying or whether it could be pressure. I have searched the internet but not come up with anything. Would be useful to hear if anyone else has experienced a connection, thanks all and stay well.

carryall 08/08/2013

When I travel I always carry my meds with me. My doctor will let me have that extra prescription. I have had enough attacks to know when it is for real. But I have had a doctor, in the past, that wouldn't give it to me and travel with no meds is extremely stressful.

tessygirl 08/08/2013

Thanks Dan so similar to me I am a nervous flyer but living in the States currently and have no choice but to fly! I have my emergency levaquin tucked safely in my bag! I also read yesterday that pressure can cause your inards to expand by 30% so will continue to eat tiny meals and stay off anything that is remotely suspect. Thank you so much for your support.

tessygirl 08/08/2013

Thanks Carryall I know what you mean I have my meds in my bag but just taking them makes me feel so awful, I get worried too about getting C DIF taking so many antibiotics but as Dan says I think the best thing to do is to try and stop worryin!!

gem111 08/08/2013

I have flown lots of times with no problems-----Stress, however is another thing. I've had Diverticulitis for 20 years. When I retired from my stressful job, my attacks quit and I used to have one the last 3 years of my job, every 3 months like clockwork.
Like carryall says---it takes the stress away if you carry meds with you, just in case.
Good luck

deleted_user 09/26/2014

Flying is not recommended and I have learnt the hard...
Just follow these steps and you would be OK with flying:
1. Don't STRESS
2. Check your diet 2-3days before flying (avoid too much fiber, meat, nuts)...make sure you not clogged up. Eat less
3. Take some Aloe Vera juice...they good on your stomach

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