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Diverticulitis and constipation

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I was diagnosed with diverticulitis on the 'right side' about 20 years ago. I have IBS with constipation and gut issues for the last 8 years. Has anyone else had diverticulitis on the right side? I still have spells of pain on the low right side. I am wondering if I should have my gastro Dr., who I have been seeing the last 4 years, check and see if that is correct or what is the issue.
Appreciate your related input and experiences.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 23 8:30pm

Hello @vcfoley11

While you wait for others to discuss this, I think it is probably wise to talk with your gastroenterologist about this persistent right-sided pain. Have you had a GI consultation recently?

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foxj | @foxj | Sep 24 10:10am

My diverticulitis was on my left side, but I found your right side diverticulitis interesting because of a conversation with my colorectal surgeon a couple of months after my bowel resection. We were discussing the odds of my getting it again somewhere else in my colon. Yes, it’s possible. She also told me Asians more often get it on the right side than on the left.
I just found it interesting. My assumption would be a difference in diets but that’s only my assumption.

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