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Diverticulitis

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 2, 2022 | Replies (98)

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@happyat76

I am wondering if anyone else has pain in their breastbone, stomach and sometimes the chest above breastbone? I had my gallbladder removed many years ago. I was diagnosed a couple of years ago with Diverticuloses. I was told at that time, to always chew nuts of any kind really well so as not to get partially disgusted nuts in the pockets of my intestines. I have been eating nuts like almonds lately and wondered if they would give me this pain. Would Diverticuloses cause pain like I am experiencing? I had a cat scan not too long ago and was told that my stomach looks good, but that my esophagus is a little inflamed. I am taking Lazaprasole for this, but it isn’t helping me. I am also taking CBD oil three times daily @ 0.5 mg. each dose. I think it is helping as this pain goes away for a few days, then comes back with a vengeance. No Doctor has told me yet what this pain is caused from. I do have an NET in my pancreas and saw a cancer specialist about it and she said it hasn’t grown for many years so don’t worry about it. She also told me my pain is not caused by this. I feel right now like someone is stabbing me in the chest and the pain goes right into my back. It is almost unbearable at times, because it also hurts to breathe. If anyone has any ideas or advice for me, I would love to hear from you. Thanks for reading the lengthy note.

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Hello @happyat76

I am glad that Ethan invited me to your discussion. Yes, I'm very familiar with diverticulitis and have had lots of experience with bouts of it. Diet and avoiding constipation are the most important factors. Also, exercise and drinking lots of liquids which helps minimize the constipation problem which leads to the diverticulitis. There are good products such as stool softeners that can be used as well. I would also like to invite @thull as she has also had diverticulitis.

I noticed that you have a NET in your pancreas. I have had three surgeries for NETs and I'd like to invite you to the Connect discussion on NETs. Here is the link, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuroendocrine-tumors-nets/?tab=discussions. If you are open to sharing more, how was your NET diagnosed? Do you have diabetes as a result of the NET in your pancreas?

I hope that you are able to share more. I look forward to hearing from you again. Those of us with NETs are a rare breed and we thrive on information from others who have it.