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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hello eveyone, ive just found this site after sitting at home feeling sorry for myself. ive just had my third flare up and now the surgeon is talking aboat me haveing the operation to remove the infected part of the bowel. im not to sure aboat this as he said there is a chance i could end up with a colostomy bag. i am very concerned aboat this and am very worried, i wonder if anyone is also going through this at this present time. at the moment he has put me on mesalazine tablets and ciprofloxacin which dont seem to be working. i am waiting for my 2nd colonoscopy, the first one i has aboat 2years ago they couldnt manage to sedate me so didnt go ahead, i was wondering if its normal to have a permanent tummy ache and permanent diarea. thanks for any help you can offer
WestPalmGuy
WestPalmGuy
Hi, If you read my journal you'll know what I went through and everything you can expect. I had the surgery and the colostomy bag for 6 months. Read my journal and if I can be Any help at all, don't hesitate to ask. We are All here for you.
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Hello to you
I too was just told I have this disease,a colonoscopy
is my next trip also.I also have many other problems so we shall see how it goes.
nice to meet you
renwood
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hello, just read your messege. im having trouble finding my way round this site. im new to this computer stuff. how do i get to look at your journal. im sorry to see youve suffered to. from donna
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