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@laughterhelps - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I wanted to let you know I moved your post here so you could connect with even more people talking about diverticulitis. Please meet @jpritch2 @musicflowers4u @lily2023 @neenee @oceanone and @hopeful33250. Hoping they will have some insights on how soon to get your doctor involved and also some encouragement for you.
A third time with a flare sounds rough. Relapsing 5 days after finishing antibiotics would be discouraging to me. So glad your husband was with you to take care of you when you felt so bad today.
I like your thought about letting your doctor know soon that things are regressing. Did you end up calling or messaging today? Did your doctor mention the possibility you might need more beyond the antibiotic to get well?
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I would recommend to anyone with digestive issues to go to gutsense.org!! Lots of great and informative info there that doctors don't necessarily tell you about!!
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Hello, Lisa. Thanks for getting me moved to the diverticulitis discussion--I'm new to May Clinic Connect and am learning my way around. I appreciate the encouraging words and to be able to connect with people who understand!
My temperature has stayed down to normal after the initial few hours of the relapse, and the gut discomfort has eased since I went back to the lighter stage of the recovery diet. My doctor said that I just need to take things slower and not rush on to more fibrous foods yet. So...I'm keeping it light and trying to be patient.
Greetings to everyone in the group--I pray for the best possible health for each of you!