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@karyn23

Hi, Lisa,

Thanks for moving the post. I don't know if I can answer your question about episodes, because I'm not sure if I've had anything like the one that landed me in the hospital in Dec 2023. That seemed to clearly have an infectious component - I had fevers - but since then, no fevers, just occasional low-level aches and pains. Not sure if this is sub-clinical, very mild diverticulitis or the new normal for my gut. Still learning. No answers.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 23 12:17pm

Hi @karyn23,

I've experienced various forms of diverticulitis as well. Some have sent me to the ER for antibiotics by infusion with meds to take home. Other times, the episodes have been milder. I have found that bed rest and keeping my diet liquid (or at least soft) has helped it to resolve in a day or so.

The important thing about diverticulitis, of course, is not getting constipated. How we do this is different for each person. I've found that adding Benefiber and a spoonful of olive oil to my morning coffee (or any hot drink) helps a great deal. Other people may take MirLax or Citrucel. I've found that Metaumcil is too gritty and doesn't work well for me, but you can give it a try. I also limit my intake of roughage and only eat cooked or canned fruits and vegetables. Soups are a great way to get cooked vegetables in your diet.

How often do you have these episodes? Have you had a colonoscopy to rule out any other cause?

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