I’m with you… have never had repeated attacks like many people talk about never ended up in the hospital or IV antibiotics but per colonoscopy in January was diagnosed with severe diverticulosis and have not been able to get back on track since… I’m looking at surgery just to avoid complications in the future. Have tried adjusting diet and going to a naturopath getting natural, anti-inflammatories, etc. but nothing is working!! CAT scan yesterday and only one I’ve ever had just said severe sigmoid diverticulosis…not gonna go away 😫
I hope you mend well. ☺️
It’s kind of a crazy thing, I was scheduled for a planned surgery on 9/4, then in late July all hell broke loose with no rhyme or reason. The last thing anyone wants is to end up with a complicated case. My last 4 weeks was crazy and interestingly I had abscesses that did not show up on multiple CT Scans but they sealed off the micro perforations which was amazingly lucky. My Dr told me my surgery would take 3.5 hours and she was done in 2 which she said was amazing. Loved my Dr and her team and one week out I am feeling pretty good and very lucky
I am currently being treated for my 3rd episode of diverticulitis, only 8 months from my last episode.
Someone told me that he was plagued with it too but was told to try odorless garlic soft gels every day. He said it has really worked for him. Has anyone else had success with this?
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.
It’s kind of a crazy thing, I was scheduled for a planned surgery on 9/4, then in late July all hell broke loose with no rhyme or reason. The last thing anyone wants is to end up with a complicated case. My last 4 weeks was crazy and interestingly I had abscesses that did not show up on multiple CT Scans but they sealed off the micro perforations which was amazingly lucky. My Dr told me my surgery would take 3.5 hours and she was done in 2 which she said was amazing. Loved my Dr and her team and one week out I am feeling pretty good and very lucky
It’s kind of a crazy thing, I was scheduled for a planned surgery on 9/4, then in late July all hell broke loose with no rhyme or reason. The last thing anyone wants is to end up with a complicated case. My last 4 weeks was crazy and interestingly I had abscesses that did not show up on multiple CT Scans but they sealed off the micro perforations which was amazingly lucky. My Dr told me my surgery would take 3.5 hours and she was done in 2 which she said was amazing. Loved my Dr and her team and one week out I am feeling pretty good and very lucky
I am currently being treated for my 3rd episode of diverticulitis, only 8 months from my last episode.
Someone told me that he was plagued with it too but was told to try odorless garlic soft gels every day. He said it has really worked for him. Has anyone else had success with this?
I am currently being treated for my 3rd episode of diverticulitis, only 8 months from my last episode.
Someone told me that he was plagued with it too but was told to try odorless garlic soft gels every day. He said it has really worked for him. Has anyone else had success with this?
I’m so grateful for your input. Right now, I’m struggling to figure out what to eat. I have IBS as well. So they want increased fiber. But too much fiber makes me go to bathroom 9 times in a row. I need carbs to be normal. Is it normal that a bowel movement is loose for a while? Or should it be solid after two weeks? My GI told me very little. When I tried to ask questions, he shoved me out to hurry me along.
Hi, Lois,
I'm new to the group. I have the same problem as you. Had an acute attack of diverticulits with perforation and abscess. I was on a clear liquid diet for a week. I have recently move up to soft foods. My abdomen is swollen and painful with the most pain in my lower back.
I have IBS and try to stick to a low fodmap diet. Most high fiber diets are high fodmap. At this point, I don't know what to eat anymore. I would like to stick with low fodmap, but isn't a high fiber diet recommended for diverticulosis so it doesn't go into diverticulitis?
I am currently being treated for my 3rd episode of diverticulitis, only 8 months from my last episode.
Someone told me that he was plagued with it too but was told to try odorless garlic soft gels every day. He said it has really worked for him. Has anyone else had success with this?
Hello @pekoe01 and welcome to Mayo Connect. Yes, this is one of several diverticulitis support groups on Connect. If you would like to become more familiar with all of the discussions, here is a link to all the groups that discuss diverticulitis,
--Diverticulitis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/?search=diverticulitis#discussion-listview
As this is your first post, would you please share your history with diverticulitis and what information or support you are looking for?
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It’s kind of a crazy thing, I was scheduled for a planned surgery on 9/4, then in late July all hell broke loose with no rhyme or reason. The last thing anyone wants is to end up with a complicated case. My last 4 weeks was crazy and interestingly I had abscesses that did not show up on multiple CT Scans but they sealed off the micro perforations which was amazingly lucky. My Dr told me my surgery would take 3.5 hours and she was done in 2 which she said was amazing. Loved my Dr and her team and one week out I am feeling pretty good and very lucky
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3 ReactionsAbsolutely 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.
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1 ReactionI’m so glad you’re doing well! That’s a problem. We never know when it’s gonna go haywire and can end up an emergency. I’m trying to avoid that also!
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2 ReactionsSo thankful for your team! It makes all the difference
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1 ReactionGlad all going well and you had a good team! Makes all the difference!!!
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1 ReactionI’m sorry I repeated myself like four times… It kept looking like it was going to a different conversation 🤪
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2 ReactionsIs this the diverticulitis group?
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1 ReactionHi, Lois,
I'm new to the group. I have the same problem as you. Had an acute attack of diverticulits with perforation and abscess. I was on a clear liquid diet for a week. I have recently move up to soft foods. My abdomen is swollen and painful with the most pain in my lower back.
I have IBS and try to stick to a low fodmap diet. Most high fiber diets are high fodmap. At this point, I don't know what to eat anymore. I would like to stick with low fodmap, but isn't a high fiber diet recommended for diverticulosis so it doesn't go into diverticulitis?
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1 ReactionI'm not sure I am posting correctly. I replied to Lois and it says I have to "post comment"
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1 ReactionHello @pekoe01 and welcome to Mayo Connect. Yes, this is one of several diverticulitis support groups on Connect. If you would like to become more familiar with all of the discussions, here is a link to all the groups that discuss diverticulitis,
--Diverticulitis
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/?search=diverticulitis#discussion-listview
As this is your first post, would you please share your history with diverticulitis and what information or support you are looking for?
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