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Living with diverticulitis: How do I keep it from coming back?
How do I keep this from coming back? My Dr. Has no solutions, and I wish I could be more aware when it will flare up.
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I presented myself @ the Emergency Room on 3/31 with fever, vomiting, abdominal pain and the doctor told me, no bowel sounds. The CT Scan revealed diverticulitis. I was placed on 10 days of Flagyl and Cefdinir. Since then my Sjogrens has increased and eyes, mouth and intestinal mucosa have been compromised. Also I now have increased inflammation in my body, severe constipation and constant pain just above the umbilicus (stomach or intestine). Since the radiologist diagnosed diverticulitis I am wondering if there were also other findings in the radiology (?). I, too am not able to see my GI doctor until August and have a Telemed with my Stanford GI doctor scheduled for August. I communicate with these physicians as well as my Rheumatologist by portal. I respect my current GI doctor but he is too busy to see me in timely periods.
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1 ReactionMy GI Doctor recommended more cooked vegetables, NO RAW VEGETABLES, increased ingestion of water, Miralax twice a day and 2 Senna tabs, 2 hours of exercise per day. He also OK'd popcorn
I am currently involved in water aerobics in a warm water pool.
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2 ReactionsHello @noelles
I can certainly appreciate your concern over the radiology tests. Are you able to obtain a copy of the report through the patient portal? If so, this might give you some peace of mind and also some good information on any other diagnoses that might be present.
I see that your doctor recommended Senna in addition to Miralax. I have diverticulitis and I have found Senna to increase cramping and abdominal pain. You might see if this might be a problem for you.
Have you tried to access the radiology report through the patient portal?
You need to get a CT scan and a new gastro immediately. I understand what you are going through. I am still going through incompetent doctors and labs.
How do you love a normal life. When diverticulitis keeps attacking me. I’ve lost over 20 pounds. Sacred to leave the house and the medications are just as worst as the disease. I’m so miserable and tired of crying being up all Times of night alone. How are you all functioning with this condition
Maybe time to see a new Gastro Dr? Make sure to read reviews online at like Health grades or other sites before making appt .
I’ve gone to 6 Gastro Dr’s in 10 years, and waiting in 7 th in Oct . I’ve even been to Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Dr’s and testing there . I have 6 diff diagnosis and tried everything. Yet still each day is a nightmare for me . I understand so completely what you are going through . It makes one want to give up . Keep searching , get a 2 nd , 3 rd opinion. Praying 🙏 you get healed . Me too …
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1 ReactionYep. I seen a new one yesterday. Not sure how my old one kept putting me on meds and never thought about telling me to take a probiotic knowing that would mess me up. This is crazy. It’s okay. I will feel bette r soon I pray
Try stop eating lettuce and stay away from milk. Sure help my stomach issues. And no small seeded foods also.
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1 ReactionSo what are u eating to push your fiber. U said no small seeds. So what do u have
I have the same diverticulitis along with Ehlors Danlos syndrome and Fibromyalga and mass cell activation syndrome. Fiber replacement comes from Juice+ I take. It's a whole food nutrition addition to my diet.