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Diverticulitis and now going to have a Sigmoid colon resection

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 10 10:04am | Replies (61)
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@kathyoung

Yes! I can’t believe I, I was fine for three years. A couple of weeks ago I felt the familiar signs of Diverticulitis
I had a CT last Thursday and that was the diagnosis

I still cannot function normally. Every little thing I’ve tried to eat, soup, even a small cracker sends me to the bathroom. Painful diarrhea. So disappointed,!

I’m taking Amoxiclav as an antibiotic. Not convinced it’s working though. Still lots of pain after three days on it. I have an appointment with my gastroenterologist for a colonoscopy/endoscopy maybe illlesrn something then. Can’t be good anyone else have diverticulitis after colon resection.? Help!

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linda82 | @linda82 | Jan 22 7:20pm

I took the Amoxiclav for 14 days. On each bad episode and it works. It will tear up your stomach and running to the bathroom is a nightmare. But, it really worked for me.
I also take the Mesalamine every day. You will feel better. I went to normal BM's in the morning only and no BM's during the day. But, I am realizing I can't keep taking the antibiotics on every episode. Make sure you eat your yogurt and take probiotics in between doses.
I was reading the chances of having again are low after surgery. I hate this for you!

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