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Suggestions for diverticulosis w/severe pain in the sigmoid colon?

Posted by willow80 @willow80, Oct 26 2:01pm

I have mild diverticulosis but have severe pain in the sigmoid colon always after a normal bowel motion This can last for hours. All test clear and no answers from gastroenterologist and nothing for the pain Hence anxiety and depression I make sure I excercise daily and eat properly I have had this on and off for years but now at 80 I am having the pain daily Any suggestions ?

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lilbear | @lilbear | Nov 2 1:44pm
In reply to @linda82 "@lilbear I would say to give yourself 6-8 mths. Since they had to stop the robot..." + (show)
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@lilbear I would say to give yourself 6-8 mths. Since they had to stop the robot and ended up opening me up from belly button down. It may have taken longer. I was never in any pain. More discomfort. First week I was on round the clock Tylenol, Advil and a muscle relaxer.
It takes a bit for your body to adjust in that area. Small meals are a must, and I walked a lot. I also, had my own concoction cocktail for fluids. The first 4 mth's - Gatorade, Pellegrino Mineral water, coconut juice, white grape juice (no sugar)
It is uncomfortable to sleep on your sides for the first 2-3 mths My main complaint was feeling tired all the time and energy. The main thing that helped me boost my energy was red light sauna. Or just lying in the sun. When the Dr. said it was okay to take baths and swim, I was excited. Great to do all your stretching and low impact.
You will have loose stools and a lot of blood and you need to get big pads for accidents.
You will think it will never end. But it does! Once you start having normal BM's, control and no pain you will be happy!
Yes, I can eat what I want. But, you still have to make choices. You must get all your proteins, fruit and vegies.
I do not eat a lot of nuts. But, if I do it will be small amounts of what I like, and pumpkin seeds a great source of magnesium!
The only thing that has not changed is I am lactose intolerant. But, I can eat a small bowl on ice cream and only have gas. No running to the bathroom.
I can tell you that since the surgery my IBS IS GONE!

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@linda82 omg encouraging thanks!

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linda82 | @linda82 | Nov 3 6:56am
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@linda82 omg encouraging thanks!

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@lilbear I forgot. If you do not have a Squatty Potty stool YOU MUST GET ONE!

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willow80 | @willow80 | Nov 3 11:21am
In reply to @linda82 "@lilbear I forgot. If you do not have a Squatty Potty stool YOU MUST GET ONE!" + (show)
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@lilbear I forgot. If you do not have a Squatty Potty stool YOU MUST GET ONE!

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@linda82 I have a squatty potty for sure

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lilbear | @lilbear | Nov 3 11:52am
In reply to @linda82 "@lilbear I forgot. If you do not have a Squatty Potty stool YOU MUST GET ONE!" + (show)
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@lilbear I forgot. If you do not have a Squatty Potty stool YOU MUST GET ONE!

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@linda82 ok I’ll get one thanks

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cardigan | @cardigan | Nov 3 3:29pm
In reply to @mtpeony "hi-- Same here..just on and off mild pain...and always scared that it might be an infection..." + (show)
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hi-- Same here..just on and off mild pain...and always scared that it might be an infection that I might have to treat and take all the antibiotics that make me sicker..... yes Docs have no answers--it sucks

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@mtpeony The doctors do not have much information about IBD.We are being given cholesterol tablets and all sorts of everything to prolong our lives but then you get any bowel problem and you are practically housebound ! There needs to be much more research done for colitis/diverticulitis to improve the quality of peoples lives.

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mtpeony | @mtpeony | Nov 3 4:02pm

yes---not much has been learned or researched in years.......................basically, figure it out yourself!!

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