Then I felt the normal twinges and soon I was in a lot of pain and on a liquid diet again. So here I am in the recliner yet again with a heating pad. But I can speak from experience that I did get well and had a lot of energy and felt my old self. Food is just food. We need to eat to live but we don't have to make it the center of our life. This is what I am telling myself. I have not had a pepperoni pizza since Feb 1. It was the last thing I ate when I had my first attack.
So it has been 4 months since I ate all the usual foods most people like. I rode by a fast food place yesterday and thought I will never have another burger from there again. But you know what? I may be healthier because of it. Read and research and learn from others. So many people have this. Some eat completely normal. I will not be one of those people because I will avoid this pain if at all possible. So I will eat carefully for life.
But please don't be afraid. You will get more help from those who have this disease than the medical field so talk to others and see what worked for them. As someone on this site said- most people get well on this forum and leave and so the people you hear from are those struggling too.
But one day you will be better and move on with your life and probably move on from this forum. I hope you feel better soon. You will get well again. It just takes longer than a normal sickness. Give it time. Drink lots and lots of water and walk 30 minutes a day when you feel up to it. Hang in there! You are not alone! You will get better, and life will become almost back to normal. MY first attack wasu the worst because I didn't know what it was and waited so long that i had a small rupture and ended up in the hospital for a few days with IV.
Came home on 2 antibiotics flagyl and levaquin - but could not tolerate the levaquin orally, even though I could through IV. I felt terrible, anxious, on-going diarrhea, and though I would never enjoy life. I am here to tell you you will get past that phase in recovery. Take probiotics - that really helps the medicine-induced diarrhea, watch what you eat - liquids first, then soft - low fiber foods - then add more one at a time to see if you can tolerate. Many also suggest fiber supplement.
Because I also have IBS - fiber does not help me much, tends to make me bloated and uncomfortable. Since then - 10 years ago - I have had two additional attacks- and usually because I stopped watching my diet, or I think stress also played into it. So now I am totally eliminating corn, popcorn, anything with seeds and nuts. Seeds are the worst to avoid - includes so many things I like tomatoes, okra, squash, berries, etc.
Research says these things don't cause this, but my doctor said he would still advise staying away. Drink lots of water, and if you start feeling pain, immediately go back to liquids for a little while, then soft, etc. YES, you can live without surgery, but every situation is different. Find a good GI doctor if problems continue, and would strongly advise a 2nd opinion before having surgery.
You will get better, but at the time, it seems like a forever situation. It will cause some changes in lifestyle, but it becomes the new normal.
Hang in there - at some point you will find you have gone more than an hour or two without thinking about it. Does anyone know any good GI or colon specialists in Canada?
There are people who "live" with this disease. In my case it had progressed so fast and developed scar tissue which indicated abscesses and perforations. The scar tissue actually in one sense saved my life but also caused blockage.
I followed every rule I could find. Ate smaller portions, stayed away from red meat, fresh vegetables and fruits, basically lived off of eggs, cream of wheat, white bread, chicken, bone marrow broth and homemade soups with peeled diced potatoes, carrots, celery and green beans.
I love Brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli but could not eat them. I was constantly in pain, nausea and on the antibiotics which couldn't have been good for my liver and kidneys. Tomatoes and tomato based sauces would trigger attacks. I would drink 1 tsp of Metamucil, 2 Tbs milk of magnesium every morning. My surgery has been a blessing and in my case saved my life. My best advice is to listen to your body.
Sorry something went wrong with your subscription Please, try again in a couple of minutes Retry. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Diverticular disease. Accessed March 27, Diverticula, diverticulosis, diverticulitis: What's the difference? International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders. Mayo Clinic; Swanson SM, et al. In the clinic: Acute diverticulitis.
Annals of Internal Medicine. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis. American College of Gastroenterology. Brown AY. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. March 27, Related Diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Associated Procedures Colectomy CT scan. A colonoscopy uses a longer tube to examine the entire colon. Diverticulosis can also be seen by other imaging tests, for example, computed tomography CT scan or barium x-rays.
Once diverticula form, they do not disappear by themselves. Fortunately, most patients with diverticulosis do not have symptoms, and therefore do not need treatment. When diverticulosis is accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating or constipation, your doctor may recommend a high-fiber diet to help make stools softer and easier to pass.
While it is recommended that we consume 20 to 35 grams of fiber daily, most people only get about half that amount. The easiest way to increase fiber intake is to eat more fruits, vegetables or grains. Apples, pears, broccoli, carrots, squash, baked beans, kidney beans, and lima beans are a few examples of high-fiber foods.
As an alternative, your doctor may recommend a supplemental fiber product such as psyllium, methylcellulose or polycarbophil. These products come in various forms including pills, powders, and wafers. Supplemental fiber products help to bulk up and soften stool, which makes bowel movements easier to pass. Your doctor may also prescribe medications to help relax spasms in the colon that cause abdominal cramping or discomfort. Diverticulosis may lead to several complications including inflammation, infection, bleeding or intestinal blockage.
Fortunately, diverticulosis does not lead to cancer. Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become infected or inflamed. This condition usually produces localized abdominal pain, tenderness to touch and fever. A person with diverticulitis may also experience nausea, vomiting, shaking, chills or constipation. Your doctor may order a CT scan to confirm a diagnosis of diverticulitis. Minor cases of infection are usually treated with oral antibiotics and do not require admission to the hospital.
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