No problem. I had had "IBS" for years. But, that is a symptom. Not a diagnosis. What is causing it is what we want to know.
Sorry about you Dr.
Yes, normal to have loose stools. But, if you are having an episode fiber is not your friend.
Depending on your health history. It is hard to find the right diet.
For the 5 mths before my surgery. Which I scheduled because I did not want to be in the hospital in the winter due to too many people with cold, flu etc. I stayed on Mesalamine every day for inflammation and stay on a low fiber/low residue diet. I also worked out and tied to stay in the best shape for the surgery.
There are a lot of low residue diets online and you can pick and choose what you like and know will not bother you.
Make your portions small and have 5 times a day. Make sure and get your protein and vitamins. I did start eating white bread and boiled potatoes (no skin) and it helped for the carbs. Eggs and baked chicken for protein.
Sept. seems a long time away for your colonoscopy. That will be the only true way to find out what you have.
Until then keep on a diet that works and make sure and exercise! Also, drink a lot! Also, they need to do a full blood work for you to know how your nutrition is. Mine was terrible. My drink cocktail was white grape juice (no pulp/no sugar added) mineral water (Pellegrino) Gatorade, vitamin water (no sugar added)
never eat after 7 and have chamomile tea before bed.

Have had diarrhea and constipation with IBS. Challenging to manage.

No, you need to get another GI provider. I'm a nurse and have collagenous colitis. I had the same GI, having Colonoscopy's every 5 yrs d/t family history of colon cancer. Once diagnosed, care changed. I researched a Doctor who is experienced with my type of colitis, epigastric and belly pain. Also, look at their education. I'm now in good hands. Good Luck!

Foxj, You have changed your diet, right? No strawberries (small seeds), no unskinned apples, etc.? Changing one's diet is the first thing to try.

Had my 1st bout of diverticulitis in 2021 was good for 2 years then had 3 attacked this year 2024. Watched my diet but nothing helped. My last flare was my first complicated version. Was on work travel and ended up in the ER with a micro perforation. Was admitted on IV antibiotics for 3 days flew home for more hospitalizations and was given a PICC line to administer antibiotics at home and cool down the colon before surgery. Just had surgery on 8/8/24 and am doing pretty well. I had hoped to avoid surgery but it was no longer an option

Absolutely sounds best case scenario in what wasn’t! Thankful for your team!!! Makes all the difference… that’s the problem. We never know when it’s going to go haywire.

I’m sorry I repeated myself like four times… It kept looking like it was going to a different conversation 🤪

Is this the diverticulitis group?

I'm not sure I am posting correctly. I replied to Lois and it says I have to "post comment"
How do I know if Lois received my reply?

I believe I have been having short bouts of diverticulitis not knowing what they were and recovered in two or three days, Two weeks ago, I had the worst pain and could not stand nor walk, Went to ER and the CT scan said diverticulitis with no abscess.
The pain got worse so I went to another ER.. CT scan said diverticulitis with perforation and abscess.
I was admitted and an interventional radiologist drained the abscess. Not fun. I have a rare e-coli and one other infection.
I'm home now on a PICC line and IV antibiotics. Surgeons keep talking me into a resection. I'm 78, have immunocompromized, and very weak. I could not deal with this alone. Has anyone gone to rehab after their resection?