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I’ve been getting flare ups for about 6 years. It started in the bottom left hand corner but is now along the left side. I’ve had 3 colonoscopies and been in hospital a couple of times. The drs usually put me on antibiotics and pain relief and get me to have nil by mouth at first. Gradually introducing fluids and then soft foods.
Yes it is painful and usually lasts for 5 days
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Good morning, @geronimo1
Yes, your flare-ups sound very typical. I suppose your doctors have told you to avoid constipation as this can cause a flare-up. Perhaps you have found foods that also will trigger a flare-up. Each of us is different as to what we do to avoid a flare-up or to ease a flare-up when it begins.
Here is some info from the Mayo Clinic website, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diverticulitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20371758. As you can see, avoiding constipation by drinking lots of fluids and getting exercise is very helpful
Do you walk or have another exercise program in place, @geronimo1 ?