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...
Hi, I'm new to the group. I was diagnosed in my early 20's, I'm 38 now. I ended up having surgery in 2013 after consecutive flare ups month after month. It was the hardest decision of my life. I've being doing great since, until last month. Had a bad flare up. Went to the dr for antibiotics. After 10 days on I was feeling better. Stuck to my low fiber diet. That only lasted a few days. I'm back with a dull left side pain, not nearly as bad as I had, but it just won't go away. I'm back on antibiotics, but I just don't feel like they're working. Dr thinks I might need another surgery. I literally broke down crying in his office. I thought I was done with this. I thought I was better. The whole thing has me more depressed than I ever imagined possible. For the few years after my surgery I forgot the helplessness that this disease makes you feel. I'm feeling betrayed by my own body. I often wonder what terrible things are to come when I get older. It's just so sad. Does anyone out there have anything positive they can share with me about this disease?? Right now things are looking pretty bleak..
Everybody is different in how this disease works. The only thing that is the same is, when we are having an attack go on a clear liquid diet for a few days, then low fiber for up to a month, then slowly start back with the fiber I would start with oatmeal rather than raw veggies such as broccoli and kale. If I feel the least bit of a twinge, I jump back to a liquid diet. Also, stress has an effect on a lot of people and seems to be able to bring on an attack, as I said everyone is different. Good luck