DIVERTICULITIS UPDATE | 15 MONTHS LATER

[@jasonarellano9470]

Just found your videos I was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis 2 1/2 weeks ago. Your videos have been extremely helpful. I’m still scared to eat, I’ve still been eating very lightly, since my flare, I’ve lost 12 lbs. Today I have no pain.

[@atij6356]

I completely understand how you feel

[@dreamofmermaids]

I was just diagnosed with diverticulitis. I eat clean and i am in shock. I'm on flagyl and Cipro. I'm so depressed. I had a CT scan but will never get a colonoscopy. Too many dangers attached to it I'm on my second day and im so impatient. This disease sucks!! Sending healing prayers to all that are suffering 🙏

[@mortega5524]

I had Diverticulitis December 2018, and developed a sigmoid abcess that spread through my stomach. Was hospitalized 23 days and now have had a flare up of diverticulitis just finished my antibiotics and I still don't feel good. Probably going to have to be admitted for intravenous antibiotics. The pain you get in the lower left part of your stomach is no joke. I was hoping to never feel it again but it hit me a couple weeks ago and I've been home after going to urgent care. I still haven't had seeds, nuts, or corn or popcorn but yet I had a flare up. Drink lots of water that helps.

[@rhondawilliams9449]

Thank you for the update. So glad that all is well again. Very smart of you to continue with a preventative diet.

[@NestingStory]

❤️❤️❤️

[@atij6356]

I got diagnosed about 3 years ago and for the past 6months or so I have been feeling mild pain / discomfort nearly daily. I changed my diet but still have pain. I also have generalized anxiety so I’m always thinking the worst 😞 I feel hopeless.

[@yvettedail9045]

I am so glad you are doing better I to suffer from diverticulitis it is been a very long road very hard I've been really tired and sick but I try to take care of myself but sometimes I still have bouts of it thank you for sharing I truly appreciate it.

[@Joy-zf6cs]

I find this very interesting because I too have suffered with bouts of diverticulitis myself. The last being four years ago resulting in surgery due to a bowel blockage due to infection. I had an ostomy and had to wear a bag for about eight months to divert waste and give time for that part of colon to heal. It was then reversed and I have not had any issues since then. That is a severe situation , but something to know as far as being in tune to your body and what is going on , which you are doing so very well. As far as diet, I too had been given so many conflicting thoughts as to what may cause this. I was also told to avoid eating anything with seeds, nuts or anything that could get caught in the pockets of colon ( the diverticuli ), but then was told that was not a concern. I think what you are doing as far as taking care of your body with healthy foods including fiber is the best you can do. Also, listening to your body for signals that something is not right. Thank you for sharing your story which will encourage others to listen to what their bodies are telling them.

[@NestingStory]

Thank you for sharing your story too! I hope you continue to have good health ❤️

[@Joy-zf6cs]

And you as well!

[@shawna441]

I was diagnosed with diverticulitis a couple of weeks ago and sent three nights in the hospital. It is the most awful pain and I agree with you I have been totally exhausted! My mother and her sister also suffer from this disease. My biggest fear had been eating they had me on a all liquid diet when I was in the hospital then switched me to a soft diet. Now I am wondering when I should start adding fiber back to my diet I’m am scared to death of bringing it back! They said to much fiber to fast could irritate me and bring it back but you can’t have a normal bowel movement without fiber so that is my issue right now. Sorry if that is TMI. They said to use a probiotic and some Ben fiber to help keep another attack away but I have no idea what probiotic to take there are so many! It’s going to be so hard living in fear of eating something that might bring this back this disease is no joke and can kill you if you get an abscess that leaks into your gut! I am having such high anxiety from this entire situation. I hope and pray you continue to be ok and I hope you will pray for me as well this is so scary. My first colonoscopy will be in a few months they want to wait for me to heal good before they do it fingers crossed I don’t have any cancer in my colon! Thanks for the video

[@lynnaandj1]

I’m glad you’re doing better.; and since you asked, I’d love to see an update on your new downstairs mud room/washing area?

[@NestingStory]

It's in the works, I promise! ❤️

[@ildiphoenix]

Thank you for sharing your experience,I just had first time this week,I am 70 years old and I I felt like you but I went soon to the doctor I thought something wrong with my ovaries lol anyway they send me to ct scan ,got some intravenous and medicine ,I thought I was feeling terrible because of my age but watching you I realize that can happen to anyone,today is my 5th day and I can eat anything 😀Well have to be careful with processed meat I think ,! Thank you again from Japan 🇯🇵💕😊🌈

[@lisasmith3379]

Having my 2nd episode now. So painful and scary. My first one was in June this year. I gotta go watch your first video now. Thanks for sharing your story. I thought it was interesting i had a TT too.

[@joesbeard]

I just got out of the hospital! That was horrible pain!!!!

[@jonathanrice1070]

I have a colonoscopy coming up later today. During the prep, I figured out that my symptoms were/are consistent with Diverticulitis. Anyhow, it’s good to see a patient video, and not just a doctor giving out (helpful) info.

[@DEMARXX]

I've only recently been diagnosed with diverticulitis 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately I'm on the more severe side after a small perforation was found in my bowel. I'm freaking out as I'm only 33 I've got no idea what to eat anymore. So I'm avoiding eating as much as possible at the moment. Thanks for your video it's been very helpful.

[@aliciaandconnieortizlopez2935]

Hello my name is Alicia and I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis yesterday due to having a colonoscopy I’m only 32 years and I’m freaking out because almost everything that I eat hurts my stomach not knowing this what it is that has been bothering me for years. I became vegan 4 months a go and it has helped me some way, but I am still having a lot of pain, sometimes I don’t know what to eat anymore. Thank you for sharing your story. I seen you comment and I had to comment on it, because I’m going through it too. And this video was very informative to me too.

[@anavictoria1809]

I was diagnosed yesterday, like you I’m too young to be diagnosed but the pain omg the pain is unbearable and I also have pcos so....not fun definitely feel you

[@faylemott]

I also have pcos but I feel like I have this.. do you just go to your pcp?

[@astralhealer]

I’m a vegan since age 5 and I’ve been told I can’t eat anything fruits or veggies or nuts again and I’m in a state of shock what are the tablets u take prior to eating a salad . Great video x wishing you good health x

[@Raafxt]

HCL + Pepsin. If you have GERD, be careful. Try it, good luck.

[@Raafxt]

Try digestive enzymes perhaps.

[@luvelyme07]

I’m glad I found your video. I had my first flare up in April 2019. I am currently going through another flare up. 😭 I hate having to deal w this. I also get a lot of being young to have this. I’m only 31.

[@iannaisxo]

Just found your channel trying to do some research on diverticulitis. I am 32 and was just diagnosed on Tuesday 5/11/21. I also have an abnormally large ovarian cyst on my left side so I have been in a lot of pain. It has been tough sleeping even driving. Trying to figure out which foods I’d be able to eat. I too recently traveled and ate foods that I don’t normally eat on a daily basis so think that might’ve contributed to it.

[@jahmellesherman8224]

Thank you so much for sharing this update with us. My husband just had his first attack of diverticulitis and was in the hospital for a week. I thought they were gonna have to do emergency surgery but he’s home now on antibiotic‘s as well and I’m going to have him watch your video update because he’s exhausted and I think he’s wondering why he so exhausted so your video update is really going to help him understand what he is going through now. so thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Also for your feedback on what your diet is now so maybe that will help him to understand he “shouldn’t” eat fried foods anymore. LOL

[@cheyjustice623]

I’m 23 & I just recently got diagnosed with Diverticulitis. This scares me because of how young I am & how much worse it can get if I don’t make the right decisions.

[@netoxxxxx5]

ohh god just start my antiviotic today this is my 3 episodes this year every four months this year i was dinose 2 years ago

[@Pashasmom1]

I'm so sorry to read this. I've had 2 episodes in 3 months, in the hospital with antibiotics, now I will be having surgery to remove part of intestines that are affected. Waiting to have surgery can be dangerous. Please ask your doctor about so many episodes.

[@jazzelaire7599]

My grandmother is 83 with diverticulitis and it took alot of her strenght she says she weak she is taking 2 antibiotics is this normal

[@karenkimberley241]

Hi am glad your feeling better can I ask if you had the colonoscopy I am due for one on Wednesday 13 and am terrified of the procedure thanks 😞

[@nenat9875]

What is hcl and what kind of probiotics are you taking I've wasted over 2,000 dollars on probiotics and they give me a upset stomach so I go to spruts and get it in liquid form its apple honey

[@albertoortega269]

I was digenosted today and I’m only 28

[@Queenbri1787]

I was just diagnosed with diverticulitis. And currently going through the “dumping syndrome” phase. Trying to figure out what my stomach likes and doesn’t like is hard. Im glad I found this video, it gives me hope.

[@terrymaciel8018]

This video helps so much. I'm 4 days in on antibiotics and feel so tired.

[@he8716]

1) chew your food properly 2) drink lot of water 3) drink -chamomile tea -lind tea -peppermint tea These should be real leaves boiled.

[@rohlatramsbottom2751]

Never knew what diverticulitis was until i had a fever over 102. Spend two days in hospital and that what my infection bursted. Rushed for a surgery. And its not fun. In recovery now. Been two months and am looking forward to get rid of my stoma. Thank got its reversible.

[@lemonkitty8320]

I was diagnosed 12 years ago. And I tend to flare at least once a year. It seems to flare if I eat nuts, seads, really fibrous foods like raw veg, mandarins and tomatoes. Stress and illness also plays a huge part for me. It is different for everyone. Thank you for sharing your experience and thank you to everyone in the comments section. Good luck everyone.

[@murrayvenn5184]

I have the condition as well. Over 5 years now. If you like fish/seafood, your in luck. plenty of nutrition, but most importantly your gut can move fish through your tummy. It changed my life.

[@A2thaLO]

I just had my 3rd episode last month, it was mild compared to my last flare up at Christmas 2019. Thank God I recognized the systems early and was able to be proactive. This disease sucks! Thanks for shedding light on it.

[@seancbrophy]

Was just diagnosed yesterday. Been a brutal week. Thanks so much for sharing some info for us. Wish you well.

[@leodegas1510]

Hi, nice video, its helped me. I'm pretty caviler about my health, I'm 58, and every time I get sick I just do research and fix myself. My doc normally says good job and I move on. Yesterday I went and left the emergency room, joking and unconcerned about my diagnosis, yes it was very painful where I could not walk, but I left thinking no big deal. This morning I find your video to see other peoples experience and I find you and the comments below. Now I can see it's a little more serious than I thought. Lol Now I understand the student doctors face when I said, "thank god it was not kidney stones, so no big deal". Now I'll take it more seriously. Oh, as for cancer, most of my family has died of cancer, some young. I look at this way, since you're still so young, just live each moment in the present and really appreciate the people in front of you( don't be on the phone) and you will be content with your life when its your turn to go. I know most people will think I'm rude for me bringing that up, but I just want to help you to have a happy life and not worry a lot about cancer. You have helped me with being more present so i hope I helped you a little. Thx and Peace;)

[@faaque]

I have diverticulitis . I had abdominal pain since I was 12yrs. old off and on . Finally I had pain and a fever , went to emergency and was diagnosed finally in my late 40's . The infection did not want to go , even with a regime of strong antibiotics . The doctor refused to operate because he thought I would die during the operation . I had been on strong antibiotics for a month and the doctor refused still to operate . Then I was hospitalized again , my husband made a big stink about the doctor not operating , fired him and found another doctor that would do the surgery . That was almost 10 years ago . I have had 1 infection since . Changed my eating habits . I suffer with constipation once in a while . The only food I found that triggers an attack is eating Coconut . The coconut goes through my intestines like it was razor blades . I just hope the bowel resection holds . So far so good .

[@mckennabowerss]

Hi! I’m 18 and I just got diagnosed with diverticulitis, I’m so grateful for creators like you and videos like this!

[@SpecialXperienZ]

Wow that's so young! Makes me think that the food we are all eating is really really bad at this point. Something's causing this if it's happening to people so young.

[@roberts4411]

Lol Had exact same thing happen Had to wait 2 months for colonoscopy and I totally understand the cancer in the mind thing. I always thought myself a strong man but I wasn’t as strong as I thought when it came to this When you have gut pain and sudden change in stool it’s difficult not to think the worst Had the colonoscopy today and it was a wonderful thing to hear doctor say colon looked good no cancer. So we were told I have this but have to wait for the Dr written report. Looking for info and found this. Appreciate it Now I need to figure out how to help heal it

[@tomr1961]

Hi, thanks for this video. I have the same story that happened to me this past February 2020. I to brushed off abdomen pain for a couple of years. Early this February my lower abdomen swell up like the size of a grapefruit. The pain was more then I have ever felt. I then had a CT diagnosed with diverticulitis and the surgeon said your colon is at risk for a rupture. We need to do this ASAP. My diverticulitis was in my sigmoid colon. Surgery was scheduled 4 or 5 days later. The night before or that day of surgery my sigmoid colon did rupture 2" long. After surgery, it was like death. Overwhelming fatigue and pain. So I feel for you.

[@danajay85]

So how do you feel now I’m going through the same thing with my mother they gave her some anabiotic’s but she still has her pain so now she have to take a test to see what’s going on

[@LuisHernandez-gf3jx]

I’ve had 7 flare ups finally getting surgery this week😢

[@camieraymond]

Ohhhhh myyyyyy gooooodnesssss!!! Thank you thank you thankyou!!!! I am crying right now, watching your video was like a support group... I am feeling exactly what you felt. Thank you again for the encouragement. Camie~

[@notchjohnson4351]

I was diagnosed about 3 weeks ago in a local ER they told me to follow up with my family doctor and he just acted like it's nothing at all. I am in a flare up right now and haven't ate anything that normally triggers it.

[@longstoryshortpublishing]

My grandma got it. It run my family. I used to only have one bowel movement once a week. I started drinking hella water and doing sea salt cleanses and enemas.

[@sloan_005]

I was diagnosed two days ago. My sigmoid and descending colon. Pain is worse than labor! I too am very Medi sensitive, allergic to pain meds and difficulty with anything more than Tylenol. You are right, I too am exhausted. Thanks for your helpful video. I don’t ever want to endure this again, don’t wish it on anyone. In my case, Advil seems to be the culprit.

[@chrisslater2222]

I recall commenting at the time as I was awaiting surgery. I got taken in as emergency as had formed abscess with it and it had perforated and formed fistula and made an unholy ‘communication’ to my bladder. I’ll spare you the details. Had to put up with it for a couple of months to try and avoid colostomy. Thankfully the wonderful NHS sorted me out. I do have quite the scar and I have had about two foot of my colon missing. I became vegetarian afterwards as I still have the buggers in my ascending colon still. I do live in fear of its return. Stay well.

[@christinekidd267]

One of your videos was in my recommended videos which is funny because we went to high school together. My husband & I both suffer from diverticulitis also. My husband had a rupture in his colon & almost died & that is how he was diagnosed. We have now learned the things that cause a flare for him. I hope you continue on a healthy path.

[@amemoore]

I was just diagnosed and I'm taking antibiotics. I am so grateful for your videos!

[@geoadventure996]

God bless you for posting it - I have a diverticulitis now and searching but your info gave me peace .

[@ruthiebaby_1]

I also have diverticulitis and I steer clear of all seeds...just works for me.

[@ENDOPLAGUE]

Im here because im having a diverticulitis attack. LOL, it hurts right now, but thankyou for your video and giving information on ypur personal journey with this. God bless!!

[@andreag9630]

I recently got dignosed with diverticulosis with pre on-set diverticulitis. I am only 25! I was going through alot of pain and fevers, can't imagine what having full on diverticulitis feels like. Glad you're good!

[@cindylou943]

I’m currently undergoing my second diverticulitis flare. The pain is something else! I’m glad I found your channel

[@danielazamudio1582]

Thank you so much for this ♡ I was diagnosed a week ago, this is no fun . I'm on 2 antibiotics and I feel drained. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@Tom_Klein]

I'm just dealing with the second bout with a "flareup" of diverticulitis. This one was the worst I've experienced. I'm interested in what to begin eating now that my pain is subsiding. I know it's going to be a long journey, but if you could share a couple tips on the beginning stage of trying to return to a normal diet. My diet was not great, so this one was a wake-up call to start being more conscious of what works best. Glad you're doing well... and I hope you stay that way! Thanks for sharing and thank you for this update! -Tom

[@johnwooden8393]

Glad to hear you are better, I'm 51 and had my first but hopefully the last episode on 4th of July of this year (19) . Haven't been the same since. That being said, i am in the early stages of trying to move forward with surgery. Anyway keep us posted best wishes to all with this problem.

[@gardenerjei]

Apple Cider Vinegar would work too. I don't take betaine but I've used the ACV and that helps. You can get it in capsules or just down a little shot of it 20-30 minutes before you eat.

[@SD-mj1tb]

I’m glad you are feeling much better, and thank you for sharing. By any chance do you remember if the pain Persisted even after you finishing the antibiotics maybe not as much of a harsh pain but slightly painful in the same spot for weeks after. Thx

[@eracoacosta3425]

I just spent the last to days in the hospital for diverticulitis with abscess and it’s really bumming me out. Is there a support group out there we can talk to and help each other out!?

[@mllemeg09]

I was diagnosed at a similar time as you. It's nice to hear from someone else who hasn't noticed an obvious difference when eating the "typical" seeds/nuts. Fingers crossed neither of us get another attack... ever!

[@NestingStory]

🤞🏻❤️

[@glysiagretz9350]

I recieved a diverticulitis diagnosis 3 days ago. I've been so worried about recovery because I feel like I should bounce back quickly and I'm not. Hearing that it takes a lot of time brings me comfort that I will get through this, I just need to be gentle with myself and be patient as I heal. Thank you so much for sharing your recovery story and how you are doing.

[@angelahardrick5522]

I’m not sure if I have it or not, but I keep having pain on my left side. I wake up at night and my left side and back hurts really bad. The pain calms down and is bareable , but’s it’s still there. Feeling sick on the stomach and light headed. Not sure what’s going on apparently neither does the doctor.... ugh I’m going to have an ultrasound on my stomach and thyroid..... praying for real results.

[@TheTSFamily]

I was just diagnosed with Duodenal diverticulitis yesterday. I’m 21 years old but have been having these same flare up symptoms for 5 years and was finally diagnosed through a CT scan. It was funny that you said your most recent flare up was in August when your last one was also in August. That’s been the case for me too. Ever year around this time of year I have flare ups from around October to December. They just started me on antibiotics and anti nausea medicine so that I can actually try and keep food and liquid down. I go for a follow up with a GI doctor soon. I’m going to consider going vegetarian because I’ve heard that helps also. Thank you for this video. There aren’t many videos like this out.

[@jeffreyadams207]

Thank you, I am headed to surgery the 24th of March and pretty nervous, have had crohns since 2001, diverticulitis in my sigmoid colon, resection necessary

[@sweetiediana3944]

I hope you are well!👍

[@lwilson3005]

Yes I was diagnosed with diverticula and was on my transfer colon they found 3. No medicine just a high fiber diet.they said its a must.after a colonoscopy.but after that i was real sore now I'm on a high fiber diet healing from a colonoscopy they made me feel a little sore but no medicine were given

[@DF-vr3km]

I was diagnosed with this 15 months ago as well. I have perforated 3 times in the that time. I am currently on TPN and awaiting surgery. i'm scared but i cant take the pain and constant hospital stays...

[@karav2879]

Good luck to you. Did your surgery go well? Imagine how good it will be to not have this type of pain anymore.

[@mattuk56]

You look like allie from impact wrestling. Also, I've got to have a colon resection next month or in April. I've had diverticulitis since 2011 and kept putting it off. So I've got a bladder fistula as well now. And a partial bowel obstruction called a stricture.

[@TheJaYSolo]

Your video really helped me relax just now. I got out the hospital after 3 days with Diverticulitis (my 1st time like you) and its been a week at home and i feel miserable. No energy and still have stomach pains. But also getting pain in left and right rib cage areas that feel similar to the stomach pain so now just like you were... i feel like something is seriously wrong other than diverticulitis :(. Gonna search your channel for more info on this but please.. .any tips?

[@lisaboylan8460]

I'm on my second flare up of diverticulitis!! Just ordered my antibiotics. Last episode only in March, which was my first diagnosis

[@marktirabassi7160]

Thank you . It's nice to learn from a pretty lady . I have the same thing and it sucks . I'm doing about the same as you, I mean with the diet . But I also have acid reflux adding to the problem . Just hang in there your not alone .

[@ideveaux6094]

I’m so glad I found your video, I was just diagnosed with diverticulitis and I got so scared 🙏

[@roberts4411]

How are you now and what have you learned ? I was just diagnosed looking for info. I went through exact same thing as lady on video

[@claudiaLaCroix007]

I had my first episode two days ago 103 fever last night and chills I’m going to the ER today. Severe diarrhea and cramping but no more severe pain on my side. This sucks!

[@antoniop5889]

Stay on a liquid diet with soft fruits protiene shakes for a good 3 weeks. I tryd eating normal after my antibiotics and got sent right back to the er

[@hellsbells145]

Had my first episode a month ago as well 😢

[@SarahHualde]

thank you for this... I was just diagnosed with this after a visit to the ER. I'm a bit embarrassed by this diagnosis and being sort of hard on myself for not being able to get back to normal. This video has helped me give myself a break.

[@tinasandoval1197]

I need a colonoscopy but don't have the funds for it atm. And man on man it sure would bring me some peace I freak out everyday about the fact of possibly having cancer! Im 28. But I did change my diet completely and haven't had any problems so far.

[@NestingStory]

I hear you about the fear ❤️ But if you’ve changed your diet and not had additional symptoms, that is a great sign.

[@tinasandoval1197]

@@NestingStory and down two pant sizes yassssss lol

[@gullf1sk]

@@tinasandoval1197 hey good job tina

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

no nuts or seeds or popcorn for me. thats what sets mine off. i have had 3 bouts in 10 years, this last one seems to not want to go away..

[@mattjrk5679]

Can you eat plain chicken breast with both diverticulitis and diverticulosis???

[@stefaniegrant3905]

My husband has diverticulitis. He combats his on coming flair ups not only with his diet but making sure to drink excessive amounts of water and taking magnesium. He seems to be triggered by dehydration most. Anytime he gets a flair up it is so scary. I'm happy to hear that you have been so successful with keeping flair ups at bay. ❤️

[@NestingStory]

Good suggestion, dehydration can cause all sorts of health issues, I try to drink a lot of water too.

[@danajay85]

Glad you feel better God bless and take care

[@orlandabastianelli-huston1956]

I found you through your first video. Thanks for the update. I was just diagnosed with diverticulitis and am just finishing my antibiotics. Now trying yo figure out where to go from here.

[@jjinmykitchen9544]

Hi i actually found you through that video. Its crazy because i was diagnosed with this and ended up in the ER last Christmas. Thinking back the week that lead up to my incident, i too was eating fast foods that i normally do not have much of. I dont eat much red meat and dont ussauly eat burgers at McDonalds or burger king...that week i had burgers and fries about 3 times during the week. I thought for sure thats what triggered it ,but doc says they dont know what triggers it. Anyways, sometimes i get this light pain in the same area and i get so nervous that it will happen again. I ussually will start eating lighter and plain foods until i feel better. Do you eat popcorn? Just wondering 🤔

[@ladydrgnfly921]

Sunflower seeds and nuts put me in a flare-up every time. I think Brussel Sprouts also cause me to flare-up.

[@Pashasmom1]

You can find a list of foods to avoid online. When you have a flare-up you must lower your fiber intake until you heal. Then you can slowly start to add fiber back into your diet.

[@louiedee3805]

Thank you for this. Going through an episode now. Very scary. God bless you.

[@zahraali7905]

I have too and what help was taking taking good probiotic and I take HCL tablets with digestive enzymes before eating heavy food and drinking a lot of water

[@brittanyf6477]

I have just been diagnosed Monday. I’m 30 years old and my stomach hurt in the same as yours.

[@caitlin1160]

I’m also 30 and was diagnosed the same way

[@dianagiles9467]

You poor girl - I’m 70 just been diagnosed with diverticular .. I know the pain is unbelievable & unbearable.. I do take probiotics daily .. and just love my fibre & water but I think I was put on a new diabetic medication & told to take one pill morning & night- morning pill I was ok but night time one I was in agony hardly getting any sleep 3 hrs .. so I dropped the night pill now I’m fine & after colonoscopy my diverticular was discovered.. yet I love my veggies lots of greens.. I don’t like fried food ..

[@bobbifarrell5919]

I am 76 yrs. old and I eat pretty healthy but I have had either constipation or diarrhea for the last 10 yrs. I had 2 colonoscopies in 10 yrs. and the doctors said everything looked good. They suggested eating more fiber witch I do anyhow and take a stool softener. Now, I don't know what to do.

[@MzTaraMichelle]

Hi just found you through this video. I was just diagnosed this week with Diverticulitis. I’m in my 40’s now but when I was in my 30’s I was diagnosed with colon cancer and colitis. It was a scary time but we caught it in time. But now having Diverticulitis I am trying to find out more about it all. Kind of scares me. But thank you for sharing you story. It was helpful for me to hear.

[@dannybunce2132]

Hi, my mate suffers with diverticulitis. What does every one do when they get pains in the abdomen? He always wants to go hospital. Does anyone else feel like they need to go hospital everytime or do they cope with it and hope it passes.

[@nenat9875]

Yes me too I used to eat so much berries nuts n seeds and popcorn n everytime I had to go to hospital

[@underpantswedgy]

Your home is lovely.

[@janicecoulson5388]

Can't believe you got in hospital in 2.days! I've been suffering for 10 weeks before I got a colonoscopy. Ime now on antibiotics but still in a lot of pain. I have it the whole length of my colon. So confused what I am supposed to be eating

[@venitalong4972]

I was diagnosed with diverticulitis in January 2020. I've had several flare ups over the course of that time. I find that eating red meat really causes flare ups. I first have pain in my lower abdomen then nausea and vomiting. Nothing helps i try a hot towel at times it calms the pain. I finally decided to change my diet. More fruit and vegetables and drinking lots of water.

[@sullivanmidnightsworld4151]

I just found out that I have it through my colleen and searching for answers thanks so much for sharing this with us

[@maryisabellcabrera8688]

I'm just turned 23 in January and I've had like 4 episodes already i was diagnosed with diverticulitis in 2018 and every single time I get admitted

[@SpecialXperienZ]

It's awful!! I've had 2 episodes this year and I've been desperately trying to find a solution so I can avoid surgery! Have you figured out a way to stop the recurring episodes? I'm currently trying a colon cleanse and trying to change my diet to food that are easier to digest and more natural, but it's hard!

[@83tonebone]

Thanks for the info... I hate having this

[@miraclesofia]

Hi there thank you so much for sharing I’m new to diverticulitis just been diagnosed with it so your story was helpful to me thank you so so much

[@paulpalacio6135]

It's been so tough sometimes. My life has barely change because of this. I've been just diagnosed a couple weeks ago.

[@nenat9875]

I tired vegan n I got really bad headaches oh n I have to over cook my veggies or I feel sick n no spices just blended cooked herbs

[@karenbressler6187]

Going vegan helped me after a major flare up where I tried to eat the normal sad standard American Diet for two weeks after 6 months of no flare up so don't go off the diverticulitis food diet or else bang it WILL sneak up big flare up.Also I tried portion control is vital.If it says 1/4 cup raisins on the container don't eat 1 whole cup!

[@briandavenport8971]

I’m 34 and I’ve had three flare ups in 2 months. It sucks.

[@barbarakemp1796]

Thankyou so much you give me hope. I have been doing what you suggest and hope for less pain.

[@MrSephy-zv7le]

I was also diagnosed at the age of 34. I'm still trying to find a diet to stop flare ups. So far, I've had 2 flare ups.

[@richelllamado08]

I am diagnose now , 5 days stay in the hospital.