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Has anyone had a sigmoid colectomy and had recurring diverticulitis years later? I recently have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296823/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and colectomy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 4, 2025

Thanks for that great suggestion, @treesab. Yes, I've found that a probiotic pill is a great...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841623/

Discussion: Living with diverticulitis: How do I keep it from coming back?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

No it is not. Redundant and tortured colon means you have extra colon (redundant) and twisted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224891/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2018

Is the pain in the lower part of the left side of the abdomen? If so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821127/

Discussion: Pain in my left side of my abdomen, fatigue, bowel issues

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

I used to have the same diagnosis likely diverticulitis. IBS. colitis When was your last colonoscopy?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346401/

Discussion: Digestive issues

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

My diverticulitis was on my left side, but I found your right side diverticulitis interesting because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1400231/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

I was diagnosed with diverticulitis on the 'right side' about 20 years ago. I have IBS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1399584/

Discussion: Diverticulitis and constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 23, 2025

I'm learning about Low-FODMAP dieting, which is predominantly referred to in reference to Irritable Bowel Syndrome....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241751/

Discussion: Diverticulitis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

After being treated for diverticulitis with heavy laxitives should you be on a diet to regain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241981/

Discussion: Colon Resection for Diverticulitis and Chronic Constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 27, 2019

I’m sorry you are going through that! I’m 70, had diverticulitis episodes for around 20 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877767/

Discussion: C. difficile And diverticulosis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

@bc321 hi, yes my diverticulitis was confirmed w a ct scan each time. Also keep in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516470/

Discussion: Diverticulitis flareup, smoldering divert., narrowed sigmoid colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 28 10:54am

Are you able to connect me with others who have had left colon resection due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687672/

Discussion: Sigmoid colon resection: What to expect for recovery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

I had a very similar experience with diverticulitis and am facing surgery in a few weeks....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992258/

Discussion: Seeking support for recovery from diverticulitis surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

I think my redundant colon was caused by Diverticulitis scarring. The Dr. Could no longer get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916934/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

It needs to be monitored because of the possibility of a infected Diverticuli rupturing and causing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840631/

Discussion: Living with diverticulitis: How do I keep it from coming back?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Hello, I have diverticulitis and colitis. My doctor said to try IBgard which is peppermint oil....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210734/

Discussion: Diverticulosis: Any herbs help?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2018

A) is pretty self-explanatory - It's a CT-scan verified diverticulitis infection just like it was (or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496587/

Discussion: Post-Sigmoidectomy Diverticulitis Recurrence Rates

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 2 3:10pm

@trishdep189 Chocolate (as well as other caffeine products can be a problem with diverticulitis). I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850661/

Discussion: Living with diverticulitis: How do I keep it from coming back?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

I had sigmoid resection in December of 2020. I am now suffering from hemorrhoids. The burning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299130/

Discussion: Internal Hemorrhoid

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2021

I've heard that the small hard "pebble poop" (also skinny "pencil poop") can be caused by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274611/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 5, 2025