Weird Symptoms of Diverticulitis | Atypical Clinical Features of Diverticulitis

[@jjmedicine]

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[@lisamellor1240]

hi i have diverticular disease of the upper and lower tract and a malrotated bowel possibly from hysterectomy operation for cancer im putting on weight but barely eating ,i feel nauseous all the time and my heads fuzzy constant pain currently waiting for surgery to fit a stoma but im more scared that it may not be duverticular disease but the cancer and wanted to know if its possible it could be cancer instead of dd what are the odds xx kind regards sorry for the essay ,lisa

[@septembersapphire347]

Hi could you please do a video on diverticulosis?

[@lesavandergriff1011]

It scared me a lot.

[@alkiebythesea]

I was diagnosed with diverticulitis around 2018 & followed ALL instructions from my Surgeon. Valentine Day 2020, after aneurysm surgery 5 February 2020, i ended up in hospital with a perforated colon. I had surgery & was placed in 7 week medically induced coma. When i came around i woke up to colostomy bag & the pandemic started 😮. 1 year later my bag was successfully reversed & i live with good quality life.🙏

[@DQuest115]

I'm so sorry to hear and hope you are feeling better. God bless❤

[@KimikoMaui]

Glad u r better!

[@hazelelmore7060]

A few drops of peppermint oil in water helps with symptoms of diverticulitis

[@user-ef3nu1eh7z]

My eldest son had speen removed emergency surgery and a colostomy bag introduced after the 6-9 month was rejected for reversal( during Obama health insurance period) being he was temp summer employee in tourist city after the year got ear infections the same er Dr did not apply anti biotic for the infection being without spleen which is your infection fighting organ and flushed his ear cracking ear drum pushing infection into area next to brain stem 30 hourslater he was taking helicopter ride to big city hosp and the infection destroyed his lower brain stem ending in total stoppage of liife functions

[@Taluta394]

@@user-ef3nu1eh7z😢 I’m so so sorry. I’ve lost 4 of my 5 brothers. 3 due incompetence of doctors, and my mother died due to ER doc putting patch for high blood pressure on her back then writing a prescription for same. She took the meds with the patch…. She was gone in 3 weeks. In my state you cannot sue Dr or hospital for wrongful death.

[@jessicaevans7187]

I had my first colonoscopy last year and was diagnosed with diverticulitis. My doctor just said keep an eye out for it. I had no idea that the blockage and pain I feel on occasion could be attributed to this when I’ve even told my doctor my symptoms. I have learned two things from this video. 1. I need a new doctor and 2. It’s way more serious than I thought. Thank you for this. I now know why I feel the way I do, and how to help prevent future flare ups.

[@cornyconnie.]

Seems to be harder and harder to find a doctor who cares and actively engages with their patients to help them heal. It's all about the money. How many patients can I get paid for today? And if they don't give us the proper diagnosis and remedies/ cure, that guarantees at LEAST one more visit/paycheck! It's sad what the world has come to. 😔

[@JustSpeakingFacts_]

My mother had this. A super bad case. She was in the hospital for 2 weeks getting pumped with antibiotics. They even had to remove a foot of her intestines and put her on a colostomy. After a year it was reversed and now she’s good as new!

[@australiamyway]

What did she do to reverse? Diet?

[@whattha930]

I would also like to know how she reversed it please 🙏

[@JustSpeakingFacts_]

It was always planned to do the reversal after a year. After she went back for her year checkup they said everything healed perfectly. The scheduled her and went in and hooked her back up in other words. She had to drink stuff for two days before hand to clean her out.

[@whattha930]

@@JustSpeakingFacts_ Gotcha. Thanks for the info 👍🏼

[@lynsylva-bb6ss]

My mother had this also. The flare ups were very painful for her

[@Musteringdownunder]

I suffered with diverticulitis for a few years, until a mate from Japan mentioned Slippery Elm. One capsule a day and I've not had it since..

[@jillathethrilla]

What is that? A vitamin?

[@rayna20663]

Thank u 🙏

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Thanks for mentioning that, I was diagnosed years ago, and I did take slippery elm. I’ve recently had an attack of diverticulitis, and this would have helped tremendously. Guess what I’m going to buy tomorrow 👌

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

It was in powder form and pretty ordinary to take, but it works wonders.

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

If it’s still in powder form you could buy empty capsules. They probably have a tablet now, I’d be inclined to buy the powder.

[@stephj6551]

I’ve just had a colonoscopy that has confirmed diverticulitis and I’ve been suffering from symptoms like you describe with regard to it feeling like a UTI.

[@sharon268]

Same it feels like a UTI

[@MannyAbigail]

Yess i was diagnosed with diverticulitis 3years ago i was 18 😢. It was very painful.

[@divineinhalewithdonnacliff8112]

I just got ct scan today. I think this is what I have

[@darrenehhhhhhtill8051]

Yea the pain in my d*ck was the worst part about this

[@justinfoster2882]

I don’t know if info presented is accurate. But it makes absolute sense and is presented clearly and concisely. I expect you have an excellent understanding of the situation. Thank you for the excellent work and effort.

[@Gigi-lj4qf]

This was so very helpful. I’m having surgery next week and feel I have many of these symptoms that my doctor never mentioned.

[@kathyr.8135]

Doctors are idiots . I would get a second opinion or third . Then they treat you like a drug addict because you are in pain and they can’t figure it out

[@jeffreywhitlatch1409]

Been dealing with this for about 15 years. I'm blocked and bloated most of the time. When I'm really bad, Milk of Magnesia, fiber, stool softeners usually clean and open me up quickly. fiber and apples are my normal remedy. I also have frequent anxiety attacks in my sleep after sleeping on my side. It makes for an unpleasant existence most of the time.

[@lizisler9415]

My savoir is Ole Vera juice - but has to be pure 100% no other ingredient. I get mine at local supermarket. It softens my stools and i don’t get side effects like nausea from other ‘fiber’ powders (won’t name them) that my specialist recommended. And its all natural. Just half a glass each morning. I have also started no red meat, no alcohol, low gluten, no lactose and even sugar - so yeah life is difficult when eating out. Good luck!

[@jeffreywhitlatch1409]

@@lizisler9415 Are you saying Aloe vera juice?

[@BobK5]

Sorry to hear that Jeffrey, are you drinking plenty of water?

[@shirleyjackson9554]

Stool softeners will make it worse. Avoid them. Eat fiber. Take magnesium.

[@barsixful]

This is my 2 nd year with it. Omg…it’s the pits ! If I run into any trouble it’s weeks of STUMBLING after that. Soups, no fibre, pain, and I can only sleep on my right side now! Crazy stuff but NO OP for me…

[@yvonnebrenya-addow5204]

Thanks for the information. I recently got diagnosed with diverticulitis. This video is very helpful.

[@ROMANEMPIRE69]

Yep had a flare up and has been causing all sorts of other problems.

[@subspace666]

any studies blaming lack of fiber for anything should be taken with a grain of salt.

[@johnmclure981]

Thanks for the video I have a flare up a couple to 3 times a year lower right side take antibiotics seems to go away my bowel movements have been different I eat oatmeal with dried prunes moistened every morning seems to help. NO CORN, NO FROZEN PEAS, NO PIZZA, NO SEEDS, NO FRUIT SKINS, NO HONEY . LOTS OF WATER AND METAMUCIL CROSSING FINGERS SEEMS TO BE WORKING CUT DOWN ON ALCOHOL AND ANYTHING THAT DEHYDRATES YOU .

[@MuWiStudio]

Thank you so much for a very clear explanation and description of this problem.

[@raiden00711]

Great I have this,thank you for your help

[@carolynesimpson6070]

I suffer from severe Diverticulitis I have all these symptoms. I also have a taste of poison or bile in my mouth. Made my drink of water taste terrible. I have to have antibiotics to clear the pain the every time. Painkillers snd Buscopan do nothing for it. I get flares up at least once or twice a year.

[@rg-mi5hh]

Thank you for this information.

[@samdavis6445]

Seriously, throughout my research of gastrointestinal conditions it appears to me that everything can be anything when it comes to gastro symptoms, it's honestly ridiculous, especially to the average person concerned. Your typical online search with any gastro symptom(s) will lead a good amount of people into thinking they have cancer because of symptom overlap. From what I've seen and experienced doctors seem to direct everyone towards a colonoscopy first. I imagine a Conga line of patients walking into a building similar to a flying saucer getting probed. As much as colonoscopy is the gold standard, and with increasing colorectal cancer rates in the young driving the screening age from 50 to 45 years old, it still is pretty sad that most people already are into advanced cancer when they experience symptoms. So are we all better off having colonoscopies even in our early 30s or are they going to come up with better solutions soon because even the prep itself leading to your colonoscopy scares off many people. Very tough situation for medical professionals and patients alike, especially with our toxic diets making damn near everyone sick. To all you researchers out there, keep on fighting the good fight, we always need new solutions.

[@JaneJefferies]

I've just been diagnosed with this I hate ny stomach😢

[@maurabrown6229]

IS IT POSSIBLE to clean out the diverticulum and then Lazer it closed?

[@ramseysachs5726]

I lost one third of my colon when one of my diverticulitis burt. I'm fine but I have more so I have to be careful to not get constipation. LOTS of fiber!!!

[@appellantspark7773]

I found that going Gluten free has improved my very poor condition enormously. !

[@random-man3421]

That has explained so much. Wow that's what I got eh?

[@isntthatshameful1267]

44. Now... been told I had it at 30. I stay away from all types of seeds but still consume all the same foods and smoke and no real problems since diagnosed. It did hurt and it being on my left side it was thougt to be my appendix

[@kindalikeu.....5948]

Yur appendix is on your right side!!!!!.

[@pamelawinters7503]

WOW I need a new Dr. Drs don't tell you anything anymore.

[@jenniferlucas5811]

I’m confused on what I can eat it the only things that don’t hurt me is applesauce eggs and tuna fish

[@derekcrymble9085]

What about "muff"-diverticulitis ???

[@sanashk4722]

Thank you very much JJ, I have suffered from IBS for years now last year I had colonoscopy and diagnosed with diverticulitis I been having loose mossion two three times a day and leg pain fatigue feeling tired sleepy most of the day. I explained to GP they gave me lazaprszol and when it's get worse antibiotics metrazol . I have like swollen nodes very painful to touch mussels are weak cramps is this to do with diverticulitis?. Which medication be help or cure me with this problem my age 60. Thanks

[@gasproma6262]

I take one psyllium husk 500mg tablet every day on empty stomach it’s helped me alot touchwood no flare up. 😮

[@mamabel5986]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing

[@annekedam6846]

What a good video ! I have it too i heard it last year. What is missing in your video is how do you get it? How to get rid off? 5 y ago i got hashimoto...do i get hashimoto by diverticulites or other way around???? What can i do about it? I read once oat is good for your bowls. It seems to put a layer on your bowls. Plus a certain probiotica. Kijken, Bifido bacterie HI-MIMBb75 for SIBO. Can you tell me what to do about it??

[@wonderwoman5528]

I want to spread the word as someone who has had intensely bad flare ups of diverticulitis. My advice to anyone, no matter your diet. The most important change I’ve made to avoid flare ups is to drink a glass of water before anything first thing in the morning. The water aids digestion, stops blockages, encourages bowel movement. Obviously, drinking water after ever meal would also be ideal, but if you’re too busy just make sure the first thing you put to your lips when you wake up is water. Touchwood I haven’t had any flare ups.

[@Nissa55574]

Hi apparently drinking water after eating is not good. It will dilute the stomach acids and you will not digest completely

[@wonderwoman5528]

@@Nissa55574 what about first thing onan empty stomach?

[@sharon268]

2 cups of water Evian water is ph balanced not acidic

[@margaretjaeger2064]

Lemon water hydrates and prepares the stomach to digest….or lime water ot organic apple cider vinegar..not much per 8 ounce glass…like 2 tsp. To 2 Tablespoons. Also drink in silos as you eat…instead of plain water. Ask your integrative doctor to be sure your gut can handle it.

[@Nortongroove]

Thank you so much, I will faithfully do this each morning!

[@patbrennan6572]

How we live as long as we do is an absolute miracle , there are so many things that ca go wrong.

[@lizzyfolks9116]

New evidence points to gluten intolerance. As I had diverticulosis 10 years ago, my GP wanted me to have another colonoscopy, which displayed I had now diverticulitis. I took out gluten, as per the Mayo clinic, and haven’t felt so good in my life: bloat is gone, I no longer have IBD, and other symptoms have disappeared (mouth ulcers, bad joint inflammation, anaemia, and skin problems). My diabetes is under far more control. To think I had Celiac Disease almost my whole life…….

[@lizisler9415]

Me too. I found out I was lactose intolerant and borderline fructose. A friend said the holy trinity is Gluten,lactose/fructose. Dive deep and you will see why they are related. Back to Diverticulitis. I had my first flare when first diagnosed with lactose. But I have been borderline gluten my whole life. Now when I eliminate it I feel great. Like you it makes a huge difference. Thanks for sharing as this now just confirms what I have been denying. It’s gluten. There goes my croissants. And I;m french so imagine how hard it is. 😊

[@nancy9478]

My son has celiac. Gluten damages his gut lining, we are 100% gluten free and for the most part, low carb. Sugar is a trigger for all kinds of inflamation and his doc said avoid it to heal ibs as well. Even if gluten does not always cause outward symptoms it is still damaging the gut lining.

[@sreamingonline6160]

One thing to consider. Majority of things grown are sprayed with round up hence gmo. They have to genetically modify crops in order for it to accept pesticides and herbicides(such sweet names for weed and bug killer) without dying. Now, imagine that going into your body everyday. The real problem is not the food itself. It’s what’s allowed in it’s production. And this does not get enough attention. It’s like everyone’s heard the food has been GMO,d for 30 years but oh well. Or they don’t know why it’s modified. So we should really consider not trusting the people that produce the food because they are also the same people that make the weed killer and the same people that make the medicine, IE Monsanto better known in the states as Bayer(aspirin)

[@lizzyfolks9116]

@@sreamingonline6160, in North America, that is so true. But not in Europe or other ares of the world. When I was in England in the summer, I didn’t react to their bread as badly as here.

[@sreamingonline6160]

@@lizzyfolks9116 right! That’s why half the world doesn’t accept imports of our food

[@cardfan9652]

I had very sharp pain on the left side when I would stand up. My Dr ordered a colonoscopy and found diviculitus. I never had a weight problem until the last couple years and this weight gain has caused all kinds of issues. I hit 60 and im falling apart.

[@smallfeet4581]

I have all the symptoms in this video lol , plus cold , can't wait till I die , peace perfect peace ,

[@hectorconde5452]

i drink a glass of water with one teaspoon of baking soda after every meal and feel great doing it religiously changed my life

[@ppmppm7010]

Agree I'm 70 became a vegetarian at 62 started running did a couple of half marathons yes you are falling apart that's life just get on with it you know the answers. Good luck the hardest part for me is motivation

[@StrawberryDragon645]

Cardfan, please don’t give up. I hit 62 and got hit by all sorts of issues. I researched, watched medical videos and partnered with my doctors to find root causes and change habit and lifestyle. I lost 30 pounds, changed my diet and it was so hard but worth it. Made all the difference. Now I stay diligent and the quality of my life/health are greatly improved. I hope to encourage you to keep at it and find the strength to make some changes that benefit you. We are all different and have to do different things, and I wish you well.

[@ppmppm7010]

Laugh a lot

[@karenallen5768]

During an attack of diverticulitis does the pain cause you to sweat profusely, go very shaky, ringing in the ears and faint, i have to rest my head on cold tiles in an attempt not to pass out. Its one of the worst feelings ever. 🥵

[@sundayc6439]

My husband passed out and fell off a forklift. Thought his stomach was hurting from the fall. Colon ruptured, had surgery and colostomy bag. Tried to reverse it and remove bag but they couldn't so they then gave him an illiostomy bag and that was even more difficult. Had that for a while and lost weight. Wouldn't try surgery again until he gained some weight. Finally they removed the bag and he was fine. Then got a hernia in that spot. Had surgery for that. Later got a small bowel obstruction from scar tissue from all the prior surgeries and had surgery for that. My advice is to go get it checked out asap to avoid all that stuff!!!!! Don't wait.

[@sophiaodero4018]

Iam experiencing this at the moment.

[@sundayc6439]

So we found out my husband had diverticulitis (I don't think I explained that clearly) but we had no idea. He was mad at me and not talking to me (for some other unrelated stupid reason) so I had no clue that he was hurting or sick or anything. So this all went too long and he almost died. So please go to ER or call your doctor with any serious pain or you could end up with a poop bag or you could die from the infection imgoing into your blood. For real.

[@M.Sforza]

@@sophiaodero4018Go to the ER

[@nancyphillion1799]

Yes. Profuse sweating. Also fever.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Another sign is coughing hurts in area of infection and sitting up can hurt . Also can have feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation. I get diverticulitis twice a year and I starve for 2-3 days just water , then clear soup, boiled eggs , jelly , and it clears up every time , no need for antibiotics.

[@Katsem]

Nice you are able to clear it up. But, people can die from a perforated bowel which can happen with this. Nothing to mess around with. A guy at work let his go too long and died. He was only 47.

[@kab2599]

Also going over bumps while driving 😑 I can usually manage mine at home too. As long as there’s no fever and no dehydration…and no passing blood from where it shouldn’t be passed 😏

[@Schitzoziris]

I’ve been told I have Diverticulitis. Most of the symptoms would indicate that. Interestingly since I started taking Milk Thistle Extract it hasn’t been a problem. If I ever get runny stools, taking Milk Thistle Extract clears it up overnight ! Why do you think the Scottish have it as as a National Emblem !

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

Keto intermittent fasting

[@intuneorange]

Your condition is not normal if it keeps repeating and the major cause in the western world is gastric overload

[@ddirtdid]

Great video, can relate to this, living with an incurable disease is so hard, but you just have to live life day by day as it goes by (Cancer sucks)~

[@haynesatteh4463]

it is never the end of the world, i had HIV but when a friend of mine recommended a healer and caster for me, and she helped me out and i am NEGATIVE now, i was tested twice and i am free now

[@ddirtdid]

@@haynesatteh4463 wow, how can i get in touch with her? this healer, does she cure other sickness

[@haynesatteh4463]

@@ddirtdid yes, her name is MIRIAM CHAMANI DIETRICH, you can look her up online.

[@ddirtdid]

@@haynesatteh4463 wow, found her website, thank you very much for this.

[@CastBlastCamp]

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[@etmax1]

I hate to pour cold water on these theories of why some people have these diverticula, but I was diagnosed when I was about 12 with this condition and back in the day low fibre was never an issue, obviously age was not (for me anyway) and another one I read about was that it was cause by hard stools which is actually a bit of an engineering impossibility. I also never smoked and until I got into my 50's didn't carry excess weight. As a kid growing up in the country exercise was also never lacking. I would suggest these things might worsen or increase the likelihood of inflammation, but that the actual diverticula is a genetic defect that then results by normal mechanisms such as poor clearing of old material that lead to inflammation etc. Throughout my life I have simply had a high fibre diet with lots of greens and grains etc. and nuts and as a result had maybe 5 bouts of diverticulitis in 66 years. Still a good video, so thanks.

[@whattha930]

I’m confused. You said that fibre was never an issue for you (but you still got diverticulitis) but you finished by saying that you stuck with a high fibre diet (and still got diverticulitis 6 times) Do you think the fibre might be part of the cause or the cure?

[@etmax1]

@@whattha930 That's correct, I still got Diverticulitis 6 times, Would I have had it 12 times on a low fibre diet? Possibly, with extended diverticula you can still get stuff lodging in them if the conditions are right. All was saying is that the diverticula disease is surely not caused by low fibre or high fibre etc. Once you have the prerequisite extended diverticula the equation changes, anything that can find its way in there will have a harder time getting back out. The specialists suggest have a high fibre diet because it reduces inflammation and bowel cancer risk and when you get diverticulitis don't have anything gritty that can fill the pockets. Like most things in life they are a 2 edged sword.

[@whattha930]

@@etmax1 Aha, I see. Thanks for the info. 🙏 I’m glad you responded, first hand testimonials are my preferred source of info. 👍🏼

[@katemackenzy5296]

Ive have been hospitilized twice over 15 years with DV....and had multiple serious infections and flares up...just when I was consdiering facing surgery....I suddenly was without any symptons or infections. Why? for me...and Im no medical expert....mysteriously once I gave up working...and all the stress that went with it...I also changed my eating and water intake habits...I am sure the following changes to my daily habits have kept me flare up free now for over two years. 1) drink a tumbler of water with every meal and before I go to bed. When I eat: I sit at a table and only eat...no tv , no phone, no computer...I eat, and I chew....I realize over 5 decades Ive forgotton what my teeth are for...chew, chew and chew again.. no food goes down my esophagus without being pulverized first... and eat smaller but more often...no large meals, chew well and lots of water for flushing the system. Last summer I finally started re-introducing foods that I havent eaten for years. I ate half a tomato and waited a week . I was fine, Ive slowly re-introduced all foods except for small seeds, like sesame and poppy seeds...Ive been sympton free now for two years. Its worked for me....fingers crossed.

[@Tomhdg]

Going back to when my problem began 35 years ago, I wasn’t even close to heavy set (145-160 lbs at almost 5’10”), I was extremely active (second job in the evening was teaching country dance 4 nights a week), but I did smoke about 5 cigarettes a day (basically it was from being at the bar teaching dance), and I have ended up with pockets in all 4 “quadrants”. I have constant flare ups. I am “old school”, so I stay away from hard seeds, nuts, anything with a seed top like broccoli (I say “old school” because most of my doctors over the years say there is NO diet restriction now). I still get flare ups and we joke at the hospital that I am a “frequent flyer” and “have now paid for my wing.” Funny thing: My mother, same thing. 2 of my mothers sisters, same thing. My grandmother, same thing, while she was alive. One of my brothers, same thing (so bad he was put out of the military after 20 years of service). I 100% believe there is a hereditary link that they just aren’t studying.

[@anneloving8405]

I think most disorders are a combination of hereditary and environmental factors

[@kaygataki6163]

Actually it has been identified as a hereditary disorder, so you are right on! I think they haven’t identified which gene it’s on yet. See Mayo Clinic and NIH.

[@httran9098]

Family members share the same foods, eating habits. Even when we grow up and live separately, our favorite foods from childhood remain with us.

[@lauraalovesyouu]

Wow had NO idea that diverticulitis could cause the bladder sensitivity! This explains so much.

[@pamelaade2226]

I started with Diverticulitis in my mid 30’s. Excruciating pain in my lower left quadrant. My doctor thought it was atypical appendicitis but after having scans it was found to be Diverticulitis. I was regularly admitted to hospital with high fever, pain and sickness. I was put on an antibiotic intravenous drip and food was withheld for 4-5 days. This pattern carried on for years. I then started a food diary which pinpointed eating red meat to be the culprit. Reading more and more about food and digestion, I cut out red meat, then fowl,(and all the antibiotics and growth hormones associated with this food production) and then finally having read about micro plastics being found in ALL marine life, I became Vegan. I’ve been Whole food plant based eating for over 4yrs now and had not ONE twinge! I feel fitter, sleep better and have so much energy,it’s unbelievable. I’ll be 70 in a couple of months but feel like I did in my 40’s. Might be worth considering?

[@Alexandra-qc9te]

products are amazing these days!! Big hugs honey and stay healthy darling🙏❤ I myself am sensitive to micro plastics as well. You should start a channel or group because there's so many that don't know the journey of relief and that it's different for all of us. Big hugs!!

[@Alexandra-qc9te]

I'm 37 and started with all the egregious issues at 33😔 All of what you've been thru negatively as well as vomiting with blood with in minutes of drinking water or tea and while figuring out what foods affected me most it would happen in the morning and have me down for weeks . I can barely handle any food group so I went plant based and after eating such I actually cried. I'm very petite and the most I've weighed was 138 lbs. While not being able to eat I was down to 106 lbs within four months and it set off so many other problems . Plant based saved my life and the quality of the

[@underated17]

Wow I am petite too. St my biggest I was 141 pounds. I am down toe around 129 pounds and I am 5 foot.

[@underated17]

Some people thrive on carnivore and keto diet interestingly.

[@tilly9749]

@@underated17 Me 3. 5' tall. Heaviest was146. Now 110.

[@panayiotou5671]

I've been hospitalised 3 times and on antibiotics approx 3 times in less than a year with this. The first time I was admitted to hospital I also had Hydronephrosis of the kidney caused by the Ureter being completely constricted which caused them to think I had bowel cancer, but thankfully not. I was told to cut out/down on red meats/animal fats etc and increase fibre, fruit/veg. I told the consultant I've been a vegetarian for the past 8yrs and only eat fruit/veg/pulses etc don't drink or smoke, so who knows what causes it.

[@englishlady5707]

I’m having a flare up right now, I haven’t passed out on the toilet yet but I am spotting blood. I am swollen to the point of looking 8 months pregnant and the flatulence could strip paint off at 50 yards. I’m also coeliac. I was diagnosed with IBS, then IBD and then diverticulitis, tbh I don’t think they could make their minds up, this was never the life I would have planned for myself, I’ve read that someone else said that it’s a miserable existence and it really is.

[@gwinwells-burr8607]

I am the same .. Passed stools this morning but still incredible pain . Awful. Starving hungry. Don't know what to eat as there are foods I can't have regardless. It's terrible pain . Rather have a baby again.

[@reesedaniel5835]

Benefiber, kefir, home made fermented cabbage, homemade (see Dr. William Davis) SIBO yogurt apple cider vinegar tablets and probiotics like Digestive Advantage have pretty much gotten rid of it for me. I still get a minor twinge here and there but not painful. I still have overactive bladder however. Have to get up at night to pee at least 4 times (on a good night). 7 or 8 times a night most nights.

[@ariannamclean2429]

Almost in tears reading these comments and watching this video. I feel so seen… it’s been multiple years of this. ESPECIALLY the UTI symptoms… no actual burning when I pee like a UTI, BUT my bladder area feels like knives when I stand back up. Or the stream is restricted and it’s harder to pee. Once ended up in the ER 2 years ago because I couldn’t pee at all but they said they found an ovarian cyst and that it had “ruptured” and that the “fluid/blood in the abdomen” was what caused it. Now I’m starting to doubt that’s what actually caused that and am wondering if it was part of this… because I was just checked again and was clear of ovarian cysts but still have symptoms. hoping to be seen by a GI soon. Very hard to find doctors that actually care. Left the doc in tears today feeling so unseen and like just a case. Given laxatives…

[@bonniepearson5709]

I have been having bladder symptoms since September and they keep ignoring it. We know our bodies. I know it’s from my Diverticulitis and finally seeing a new doctor in May

[@susanchilds1768]

My doc prescribed miralax and miralax gummies cause my gut shut down. Ran a cycle of antibiotics. She said it could be a couple if months t clear up. It is debilitating. Soup and puddings help.

[@OscarTheStrategist]

You are seen. This disease is a freaking nightmare. I was just diagnosed with this a couple of days ago, now 4 days of agony have gone by and I have the same exact UTI type symptoms you mention, but I’m a male and UTI are less common in men so that was weird. Been trying to educate myself on how I can get my flare up to subside. I’m usually not a complainer type but damn, this is a crazy type of pain and agony. Stay strong and I hope you stay flare-free.

[@JUNIPERJ2001]

Try a urologist. I went when the uti symptoms wouldn't go away and I didn't feel like everything was emptying, he performed a cystoscopy and found a diverticular outpouching had rubbed and irritated the bladder in one spot that it ended up connecting to the bladder and creating a hole. I am scheduled for surgery at the end of the month to remove 8-10 inches of my sigmoid colon and disconnect the colon from the bladder.

[@OscarTheStrategist]

@@JUNIPERJ2001 wow thank you for sharing. I hope all goes well of course and if you can please keep this updated. I will add that the UTI type symptoms have subsided for me. However, I wouldn’t rule this out and I will seek a urologist just to make sure. Best of luck to you!

[@ninavongunten122]

Can an diverticulitis attack cause lower back pain or spasms if you already have an underlying back problem?

[@sueuser3932]

I would say yes. I just had an attack that i probabky could have managed without antibiotics because i thought i had jusr strained my lower back. Took getting chills to realise had infection. Two days on antibiotics and back pain mostly gone.

[@Youngone78]

Can diverticulitis be missed, even with a CT with contrast? They were 99% sure that’s what I had, because of my symptoms, which have still not gotten better. I’m struggling every day, with every single possible symptom of it, but they said they couldn’t find anything. Colonoscopy will be next month, but curious if it could have been missed?

[@jazzysamba]

Yes, mine was missed. They sent me home, still in agony, with some opioids which incidentally barely touched the pain and made me vomit. Next few days were really awful. Could barely stand upright. Applied heat on my lower abdomen and rested for about 5 days. Eventually it subsided. Later diagnosed during a follow up colonoscopy.

[@shirley3371]

I've learned so much from this information you've shared on diverticulitis! Very thorough . I'm going through my first bout of this painful condition. One of the best videos or explanation I've seen on here. MY doctor barely touched on half of this info. I surely appreciate this.

[@shirley3371]

@@susanchilds1768 Yes this is true 100%!

[@richiehoyt8487]

The one surest way of exascerbating your Diverticulitis symptoms -- watching videos about Diverticulitis! To be serious though, I learned a lot here that I hadn't previously been aware of, Thanks.

[@KAM66300]

I describe the pain of a diverticulitis attack as "having a razor blade encrusted pine cone dragged through my bowel backwards". The pain can be so intense, you feel the edges of your vision begin to fade and become virtually semi conscious. You feel hot, sweaty and chilled and even pass out, as the pain can be almost as intense as childbirth. After the intense pain begins to pass, you'll have a series of massive cramps and diarrhea, leaving you utterly exhausted. Nowadays I know the buildup signs and have learned it is best not to eat at all for a few days.That way, I don't usually end up in hospital. An attack can leave your digestive system very fragile though and you often have to be so careful about what you eat for weeks and even months later. Raw or fibrous foods, too many carbs or sweet dairy can be a trigger for me, so I have to moderate their consumption. Nuts and seeds don't seem to bother me, but as several others have suggested, drinking water in the morning is a big help as are probiotics. I always have a drink after my meals, before bed and first thing each morning, and have found intermittent fasting can be helpful too.

[@aspenenglish4976]

That sounds pretty accurate. When I had colitis and diverticulitis, I was screaming in the bathroom. The dr said I’ll come back. I said oh no you won’t! He waited. It was excruciatingly painful and I needed an epidural. I have problems eating many foods due to allergies and other health issues. I was fairly young when this started. I’m glad someone described what I’ve been unable to. Obviously I have diverticulosis, I just eat a bland diet and pray an infection never comes back again.

[@Badkittys4]

This is a completely accurate description of the symptoms I have that diagnosed me with Diverticulitis a month ago, was treated, had a flare up last few days, awful!

[@flandrensinteriors3428]

Very accurate indeed!

[@3wolfsdown702]

This is what I've been dealing with for over 4 years debilitating pain literally makes my back and legs hurt . my ga GI doctor says diverticulosis but the CT scan says it's mild diverticulitis, and he refuses to give me antibiotics time to change doctors I think I hardly eat anything mostly fluids

[@3wolfsdown702]

Actually thought describing like I had glass or something in there was Overkill but that's what I felt like.. and then you said the Pinecone thing

[@petercofrancesco1620]

Has Anyone Had Dark Diarrhea With Mucus ? Very Painful . I Don't Wish This On Anyone !

[@bettinafullerton6452]

I was diagnosed with this last year, I asked my doctor about the pain and what could be done. His answer was take panadol. I was shocked, because the pain gets so bad, I feel close to passing out.

[@luciparadise6781]

Oh it hurts alright. My last round I had colitis as well. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@iKeto_gal]

If you want to lessen the inflammation, google high inflammatory foods and stop eating those foods. medication is a "bandaid"... stop cooking foods with seed oils (vegetable, corn, soybean, sunflower, etc.) choose butter or olive. Eliminate sugar completely so check ingredient list (sugar, fructose, sucrose, lactose, brown sugar, etc.)... start with this. Everytime there's a flare up, it's because you ate something that is high in inflammation.

[@bettinafullerton6452]

@@iKeto_gal I have tried to eliminate sugar from my diet, but just about everything has sugar in it. I drink plenty of water to flush my system out, which I feel helps a little bit. I'm starting to think it's dairy products that upset me, I guess it's a case of trial and error as to what sets me off .

[@iKeto_gal]

@@bettinafullerton6452 , yes keep a diary of all your foods/meals every day all day. Also, google "high oxalate foods"... that could be a source of your condition as well. Look up on KZbin Sally Norton. She goes in depth about high oxalate foods. I'm not suggesting it and it's not for everyone, but if you ever get to the point where you want to be cured and are desperate, slowly go from low carb diet to healthy keto to carnivore diet. Carnivore is the strictest of the elimination diet but if you search here on KZbin and watch Dr.'s speak about carnivore diet, you'll be amazed at how healthy not just physically but mentally too. Good luck and God bless you on this health journey 🌻

[@percival74898]

I have Diverticulutis and find that diet and fasting help when I feel a episode coming on.

[@sarahbrennan1342]

I find the fasting is the only thing that helps … if I over do it or eat something that doesn’t agree with me … i feel sluggish and truly rotten …

[@williamwaghorn1330]

I ended up having all the symptoms mentioned, became critically ill with a blocked bowel and was given a colostomy. Had major flare-ups for several years, but fine now.

[@abigailyalew1304]

Glad u are fine champ 🔥

[@jarikinnunen1718]

I have all those symptoms including knee pain and bladder problems.

[@underated17]

What kind of bladder problems?

[@dwsan1tx]

Flare up felt like a bruise or soreness lower left quadrant. A little tender to touch, carried on a few weeks until I ran fever for no reason. I knew something was wrong. Gastroenterologist diagnosed and prescribed a regiment of antibiotics during Covid. Yes, scared me good.

[@TomCat795F]

I’ve had four bouts from oct to feb. Started taking meta-mucil, probiotics and four apple cider supplements daily and all my troubles are gone.

[@reesedaniel5835]

Benefiber, kefir, home made fermented cabbage, homemade (see Dr. William Davis) SIBO yogurt apple cider vinegar tablets and probiotics like Digestive Advantage have pretty much gotten rid of it for me. I still get a minor twinge here and there but not painful. I still have overactive bladder however. Have to get up at night to pee at least 4 times (on a good night). 7 or 8 times a night most nights.

[@jodihubbard4254]

When my brother was 16 they thought he had appendicitis, but were skeptical as it looked fine in imaging. My mom pushed for the doctors to take it. They told her after he's opened up they will have to takenit wether its in bad shape or not. They took it out, and underneath was a huge pocket of infection on his intestines. He could have died if Mt mom didn't push for something to happen. He has had a few surgeries for the same since then.

[@MannyAbigail]

So sorry that happened to your brother! Same thing happened to me 3 years ago ! I was 18 years old :( it was very painful. They also did surgery on me . I had alot of pus /infection they had to drain all of it . I was in the hospital for a whole month .

[@mikegutierrez6227]

@@MannyAbigail what causes it?

[@MannyAbigail]

@@mikegutierrez6227 well the reason why it happened to me it was because i was eating foods that had alot of seeds and i wasn’t drinking enough water 😕 and everyday i would eat Salads! And that also was making my diverticulitis worse!!!! 😕

[@MannyAbigail]

@@mikegutierrez6227 and now i cant eat salads/ lettuce. Tomatoes ,nuts , Corn, well basically everything that have seeds .

[@mikegutierrez6227]

@@MannyAbigail o ok ....good to see that you are doing better.....God bless

[@choimdachoim9491]

Interesting that this complication has symptoms indistinguishable from prostate problems. I have all three symptoms that you showed plus my belly has swollen to a huge size but I only have a thin layer of fat on me everywhere.

[@veronicabock9114]

I am the same, it's so annoying isn't it??! I'm not 100% sure that it's diverticular disease as I had scan and they haven't confirmed, but a lot seems to point to that. I'm working on trying to reduce these symptoms myself (trying gluten free and reduced dairy as much as possible and drink more water). I think I need more medical advice though as the swelling is so noticeable and now half my clothes don't fit! Plus of course the other symptoms are not great.

[@FreeYourMind-FP]

Hi, what about the Left Upper Quadrant? Thank you in advance

[@frankenz66]

That area was where I had most of ulcerative colitis attacks at. There and the transversing.

[@maritzaperez269]

great video

[@lindalamb7512]

Amatoellaahbintmk. I have pain there.

[@FreeYourMind-FP]

@@lindalamb7512 Me too, that's why I'm sorry to see that after 3 weeks the topic starter still hasn't replied, I'm in pain there too and the "doctors" I'm dealing with don't know what it is , it's like being stabbed with a knife, it's such a sharp pain, fortunately sporadic but still painful, get well soon

[@lindalamb7512]

@@FreeYourMind-FP mine is right below left breast. I have chrons in recession but recent afib issues. Was recently diagnosed w hiatal hernia and diverticulosis. Plus cardiologist said it’s not heart related. Gi wants to do colonoscopy to be sure. But I’m worried. See if u can get colonoscopy w GI to check out too. Thanks for raising the question. You be well too, friend!!

[@rugger1009]

High fiber diet (I finish every meal with a fiber bar and 5 to ten prunes) exercise and no flares 🤞🏻.

[@rugger1009]

BTW it’s called diverticulosis. It’s only diverticulitis when having inflammation from an attack.

[@Asti.pronouncedAhstee]

My sister takes oregano oil and it stops the pain after a few doses, 2x’s/day. Aloe Vera juice is also helpful. Both taken regularly can ward off attacks. Aloe Vera is daily and oregano oil once per day, usually 2-3 days/week for maintenance. She also avoids gluten.

[@tigerspiritjourney]

Also very good to alternative the Oregano oil with is Grapefruit seed extract in water!!

[@jnd9841]

How many drops of oregano?

[@carm12]

Amazion oil of oregano tabs

[@BedfordFalls7]

My mom had this. She didn't like to ever complain. I was told my mom was sick by my brother. She did smoke often and didn't eat that great. She was bloated a lot of the time, I have that now. I used to be so skinny and I'm still thin, but my stomach looks like I'm having a child soon! I hate it. I started to have a feeling of having to "go" every minute. A friend thought I should see the Dr. for a urinary tract infection. But it wasn't that. Eventually a Dr. did tests and told me I had Intercistial cystitis. A flare up around the wall of the bladder. I feel like I have to go all the time. It ruins my social life. Now I'm wondering if I have this diverticulitis. The first Dr. got it wrong when she said it was overactive bladder. Then the other one who was top in his field said Cystitis. Could it be diverticulitis? God I hope not.

[@zuzuspetals9281]

Get to a GI doctor for diagnosis to be sure. IC and IBS often happen together, and since diverticulitis is an autoimmune disease it’s possible you could have that too or instead. Finding out is important so you are treated correctly. If a urologist diagnosed you with IC it’s unlikely he was wrong but knowing if you also have GI problems is important. From an IC/INS person +35 years.

[@jaynekittycat9252]

I have Celiac disease, and like you have a very bloated stomach. Never had a bloated stomach when i was in my teens. Flat as a pancake. Now I look like I'm pregnant.

[@herbladie]

Celiac, too. No grains or dairy and I’m fine. Add them back and I’m a basket case, with dizziness, ataxia, brain fog, exhaustion, big puffy belly and just not myself. Not worth it to go off the celiac diet.

[@sharonw2008]

Ask your GP to do a SIBO test. I was the same as you and worked out myself that it could be SIBO, I did 5he breath test and I was right! The doctors hadn't a clue! After a course of antibiotics I was fine and much more comfortable. Good luck xx

[@veronicabock9114]

What is a SIBO test? I have a lot of the symptoms in this video, and the bloating is an absolute pain...looking about 4 months pregnant, and more swollen on the left hand side. It doesn't matter what I do! I'm trying gluten free and reduced dairy, plus more water. I had a CT scan but they've not given any information about my stomach yet. I'm having to just 'carry on' when bending or even driving is difficult and I can't fit in my work clothes any more. I'm wondering if I am Celiac, and I've got no idea what to eat, so confusing! 😮

[@juanloza6315]

I have all these symptoms. All quadrants will experience exactly what he says. I even get the urgency to pee.

[@panadevulpe]

My last flare-up (3rd one) was in my upper left quadrant, which surprisingly isn't shown here . I would pinch under the left ribcage with my thumb and index fingers and feel pain from front to back . Even tapping in the back would hurt EXACTLY like kidney stone pain (which I had 2) . Went to ER, told them I have history of both, kidney stones and diverticulitis, but was 90 percent sure it was stones , since my first 2 diverticulitis flare-ups were in the lower left quadrant. Was about to be discharged from NYU in NYC without any imaging, under the premise it was kidney stones . I insisted to receive imaging because I was about to go on a 1 month vacation to Europe and wanted to know how big the stone was and where it actually was. They finally put me in a CT scan and it was diverticulitis in the descending colon . I am 49 years old, regular body , otherwise healthy and somewhat fit . I drive for a living , so I guess sitting down all day could be an issue , although I exercise 3 times a week and walk as much as I can . I realized I wasn't eating enough fiber and not drinking enough water and I changed both 180° . This is scary stuff , the idea of colon perforation and surgery and colostomy bags at this age is extremely scary to me . Pls let me know if this helped somewhat or share ideas by contacting me at ionroata at g mail. Good luck with this !

[@nosila444]

I have just been diagnosed with Diverticular Disease. I was wondering why upper left quadrant was excluded as I have exact pain as you describe going through to my back. Doc says it's trapped wind but it's extremely painful and not letting up.

[@lyomon9981]

​@@nosila444same , and the back pain 2... im glad to hear there's more people like me

[@truthseeker1833]

Thank you for this...I've had back pain that I thought was kidney failure but all my blood panel levels were perfect. Diverticulitis is my guess being the culprit of all my stomach issues. Scheduled for a colonoscopy and heard horror stories that the camera could poke a hole in your lining is this true?

[@bmdjk]

@@nosila444 Same here.

[@user-qh8nh7oe6d]

My mum was misdiagnosed with diverticulitis, but it was advanced ovarian cancer.

[@sherrynordan9821]

The onset of diverticulitis came on me after eating lots of popcorn. Four or five visits to the hospital and bed rest. The pain was enormous and I wasn’t able to move much when I had an attack. For me, Diatomaceous Earth changed everything. I use food grade from Tractor Supply. I teaspoon to an eight ounce glass of water. I Avoid breathing in the dust from DE. I shake well and drink right down. Over night I’m better. It has helped me so much so that I now eat popcorn, nuts with no problem. If I have the least bit of a symptom. One glass helps and the next day I’m much better. In my bad case I drink DE longer. Diverticulitis is a wicked disease that effects my whole body.

[@mikebeam822]

I had suffered from diverticulitis for a few years. The first 3 -4 years I was with a local hospital and doctors group. I would end up having a bad flare up and be admitted to the hospital for a few days until it resolved itself. Now, this was almost 20 years ago, and one day, after a particularly awful episode one of my doctors straight told me, "We're just country doctors out here. See something like this maybe once, twice a year." That very moment I decided I needed better medical support. I joined an insurance group which allowed me to access University of Davis medical Center in Sacramento, Ca. Had another flare up, and thi time we had surgery. Opened me from breast bone to pubis, arcing around the belly button. Approx 6 centimeters of large intestine was removed. Had a very good year and a half after that. Yes, it did require a diet modification; for me it was small seeds was the culprit. Well, a year and a half after surgery it hit again. And bad. Had an awful bowel obstruction. Surgeons went in again. Opened up along the same incision. I was told that I was open for over six hours; that, at one point my entire large intestine was outside of my body; the surgeon resolved things by excising nearly half my large intestine, from mid-line of the transverse colon to the anal vault, also because of scarification from the previous surgery I also lost approx. 75% of my liver. Since then have not had anything other than bad stomach aches.

[@imaamericangirl1406]

You’ve been through a lot. I’m so sorry.

[@mikebeam822]

@@imaamericangirl1406 thank you. I appreciate that. Thje divertic is an insidious disease that can be difficult to diagnose.

[@kaytor_tot]

😮 holy shlit ... glad you're doing better. I hope mine doesn't get that bad, ugh.

[@paulamonty5472]

So sorry you have been through so much. My mum has it and my aunt just died from bowel obstruction. I'm having a flare up this last 24 hrs..I will not eat for a few days, drink plenty of water & hope I don't need a hospital visit? I'm celiac. Stay well 😊

[@mikebeam822]

@@paulamonty5472 thank you... for me it's been and will be a process. Probably the worst on-going thing is a tendency o become dehydrated too easlily. And, once in dehydration it'll take IV fluids to get me back to better. Just can't drink enough to make a difference.

[@warroom17]

I have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and due to treatments and opioids, I'm experiencing a majority of these symptoms. Thank you for a very informative video, as I feel I no longer understand my body and have to learn how to live with a body with cancer.

[@alisonbamford6723]

My husband has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m going to do what I can to help him deal with it naturally. A friend was telling me today that her father has had breast cancer for 4 years, but she’s been helping him with diet, juicing & using modalities like Bioresonance, and although there is still evidence of cancer a bit in blood tests, it’s ‘undetectable’ on scans. The Drs asked what they’d been doing. Cleansing the body is paramount. Giving it the tools to cleanse & eliminate toxins that are driving the cancer. My hub is nigh on 82 & set in his ways so whether he will be happy to have fresh juices & cut out sugar & refined carbs & adopt a strict whole food diet is yet to be seen. My friend’s father is older than my husband & he is happy to do it - she got him drinking juices when he was in hospital with sepsis some years back & that helped him recover - but Hub may not be so compliant.

[@supermarioistoohard]

Hoping you are doing ok❤

[@patriciamcnamara9821]

I had a colonoscopy yesterday.i am 76. I was told I have diverticulosis I have daily diarrhoea since I had a cholecystectomy 6 years ago. The surgeon yesterday said I have a flat duodenum and severe diverticulosis. I start medical treatment tomorrow.

[@xGogita]

Sorry to hear that. How are you now? Will be good to know your progress.

[@kimberlyoldschool]

I really appreciate all the informative medical content on KZbin! I had attacks of diverticulitis starting in my 30’s, which is an early start - my family history of this is extensive. Now that I’m dealing with ongoing complications of diverticulitis, I’m having my sigmoid colon removed. It’s either that or another 40 years of non-stop abdominal pains and the antibiotics from hell (Flagyl).

[@richard3693]

Diagnosis with Diverticulitis in 2016 not had flare ups until now Feb 2023 whilst away on hols in Spain any ideas,? does anyone else get a (fever and headaches,)? besides bloating and discomfort sometimes I feel slightly sick , but always constipation, burping and farting , feels similar to Flue coming on

[@reenie7036]

For some reason potatoes are my trigger foods to a flare up. I wish I understood what properties in potatoes make this happen. I eat homemade lentil or barley broth soup everyday and avoid potatoes, seems to stop most of the inflammation for me.

[@BobK5]

I’m good with potatoes but not lentils, strange how it differs from one person to another

[@cynthiaspencer8278]

Barley works for me and also cornmeal.

[@northshoregirl72]

Me too! Potatoes just do not sit well with me ever, even if I am not flaring up. I have a hard time digesting potatoes in any form.

[@brynstarkiller7419]

I had meckel's diverticulum as a toddler. I’m missing a decent amount of both intestines and stomach. I suffer with some of these symptoms today . I’m almost 50.

[@LessStein]

about three years ago, my small intestine burst from Diverticulities. No pain, just felt weird. Called an ambulance, passed out in ER, and woke up after an emergency operation and woke u9p with a stoma. This sounds different from what you talk about here. The surgeon told me I would have died if I didn't get there when I did. Now I'm confused.

[@HLsab]

I had the same outcome, stoma for over 12 months then another op to reverse the stoma . That was 7 years ago , so far so good , no further issues. Have you had the stoma removed yet ?

[@tinataylor4473]

It probably caused bowel obstruction which could cause a perforation that can cause death. I've known several people this has happened to. Glad you are still here to tell your story!

[@aspenenglish4976]

I’m glad you’re ok but how on earth did you not feel it??? I had colitis and diverticulitis and thought I was giving birth without an epidural. It was horrible!!! I know we’re just stranger on YT but I’m glad the surgeon was able to save you. God bless.

[@user-wr4yl7tx3w]

Have you done a video on sciatica?

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

I've just had a bout of Diverticulitis. My 3 bout. Lucky my GP immediately diagnosed it, and antibiotics for a week. I had severe constipation also

[@user-rd8yv4kj9x]

You need more fiber...2 plums or 4-5 Prunes per day. Water first thing morning and after every meal

[@tnijoo5109]

Can diverticulitis be missed during a colonoscopy? If someone has a colonoscopy and is told their bowels are healthy, could they still have diverticulitis that wasn’t noticed during the procedure?

[@jadamills4082]

I have diverticulitis. The first bad flair up, I drove myself to the ER. It felt like labor pains. I thought I would never feel that pain again lol. I never have constipation only diarrhea & I run a low grade fever . I stay bloated , like I'm pregnant. It's like it never gets better, unless I have antibiotics.

[@franwebb7756]

Try adding aloe vera water or gel caps to your routine especially if you notice a symptom of a flare up.

[@jadamills4082]

Thank you Fran, I will try this for sure.

[@susanstricker5416]

@@franwebb7756 just feel I need to tell you not to take Aloe Vera long term as an ingredient in it causes your colon to look like a cheetah inside full of yellow with black spots, seen in a colonoscopy, which makes it difficult to detect polyps.

[@Smellynelly67]

How kind of you to explain this so clearly,many thanks.

[@adaughterlikethis]

Thank you so much for a very clear explanation and description of this problem. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis when I was young, due to being fed white rice and white bread. I didn’t realize that this condition can cause frequent and urgent urination , but it makes complete sense. I feel as if you have provided me with vital help in your own calm and straightforward way. Having a vegan diet is a cure all, but remember to take B12 methylcobalamine NOT B12 CYANOCOBALAMIN

[@Youngone78]

I haven’t been able to have this question answered, so maybe you can help? I have pernicious anemia, and have to inject myself every month with B12, and it is in fact cyanocobalamin. Is there any other injections that are safer, or any other way to get it if I can’t absorb orally?

[@adaughterlikethis]

@@Youngone78 Here is the name of the natural injectable B12….Hydroxocobalamin

[@karinahayek2022]

​​@@anthonyzoldork8557 Oxalates in vegetables seeds, and nuts.

[@heathbecker420]

I have Diverticulitis with frequent flair ups, recently had blood passing instead of anything else so went to ER, got CT Scan which was first in the 8 years I've suffered from this that they caught an active flair up on CT. Confirmed it was diverticulitis and my bowel was so inflamed and swollen that it was not even letting gas through without massage from out side to help it. I was in extreme pain because of the gas more so than the inflammation itself as that had been chronic for years. I am planning to have my sigmoid colon removed to lessen the frequency and severity of my attacks if not eliminate them outright.

[@peter.4015]

This is the most informative video of the most I've been informed. Since my two attacks this year. My surgeon went over everything really well with me but this is even better cuz it's showing exactly where I was having pain, but I was having pain all around my stomach and straight down the middle as well waves during the second attack especially the first attack just came on in waves. They're wanting to do a sigmoid colectomy September 20th. Thank you for posting this video im 47 never had any surgery so I'm grateful for that but I'm also nervous about surgery I really do appreciate you posting this video

[@lornab2555]

I’m 61 years young & suffer from this but every morning I drink a 12 oz cup ginger, lemon & honey tea & it has helped me manage pain free, ginger is miraculous! Much love to all who suffer from this painful disease. 🥰🙏

[@Original50]

Pay attention to bowel-pain. If a colectomy is offered or recommended, do it without hesitation. The alternative is years of misery and a visit to ER and ICU. A perforated colon will end you in the painful of ways if you wait too long.

[@judycook4314]

This is good advice. I put up with this for a few years and it started becoming more frequent. My gastroenterologist said to see a surgeon right away. Robotic surgery was a breeze and recovery was quick. No more lying on the couch in the fetal position!

[@Original50]

@@judycook4314 Hope you are well. 🤗

[@wethenorth6437]

I was having bad flare ups every month and a couple of times I had to drive myself to the ER because I couldn't get the pain under control. My new symptom is bladder pain along with incontinence occasionally and I'm not even 60 yet. Last Doc visit prior to the incontinence my Doc thought I had interstitial cystitis and gave me antibiotics which did help but the pain never really went away. Now with this new symptom I'm at a loss but I guess I'll have to go back and advise him of my new symptom. As a side note I haven't had a flare up in 2 months since adding more fruit to my diet but my bladder hurts quite frequently.

[@leewhisenant4459]

I have it and a flare up is so painful that vision is blurred all teeth feel like they are being pulled out at the same time and sweat and chills and fever and it feels like it’s never going to stop but when it finally does stop you feel so exhausted you can barely move for hours. I literally thought that I was going to die the first time it happened. It’s also linked to stress. Never eat sesame seeds or other seeds.

[@DQuest115]

I was just hospilized for 3 days do to acute diverticulitis. After going to a surgeon appointment looks like im going in for surgery. I can no longer eat solid foods or fizzy drinks. I've lost 27 pounds in 3 weeks on broth, jello and ice pops. Please take this video seriously. It's very scary!

[@frankenz66]

I am glad mine is quite mild.

[@Schitzoziris]

I’ve been told I have Diverticulitis. Most of the symptoms would indicate that. Interestingly since I started taking Milk Thistle Extract it hasn’t been a problem. If I ever get runny stools, taking Milk Thistle Extract clears it up overnight ! Why do you think the Scottish have it as as a National Emblem !

[@richardpeddie2060]

Milk Thistle isn't Scotland's Natioanal Flower, the Cirsium Vulgare is Scotland's National Flower, the Milk Thistle is Onopordum Acanthium, they are easily mistaken for one another

[@Schitzoziris]

@@richardpeddie2060 but it is also a Milk Thistle

[@Lyn-xc1it]

Oil of oregano works wonders!

[@franwebb7756]

I keep this on hand always. And for me activated charcoal helps but not all can tolerate it. Need to drink plenty of water with it.

[@bethdickson1912]

How do you take it and how many drops please thanks

[@bethdickson1912]

Do you dilute it ?

[@Lyn-xc1it]

I put honey on the spoon 4 drops of oregano then more honey to cover it take it and if you can hold it under your tongue for as long as you can 15 to 30 seconds, then swallow it.

[@privateprivate2421]

Does anyone know if it also gives you insomnia?

[@cathyrudd2304]

Could be. I have insomnia for the first time and also have diverticulitis at times.

[@Mystri4581]

I have it and suffer from severe insomina to the point I have to take meds or I will stay up for days until I hallucinate.

[@brusselsprout5851]

Wow this is extremely enlightening. I’ve been blaming everything but the kitchen sink! Now I know.

[@narfola]

What about the upper left quadrant?

[@fredeschen3783]

For me. I stopped drinking beer and it went away and I got a lot of other benefits. I really wanted anything else to help, but it didn’t much. If you drink beer and or soda, stop. Carbonation combined with sugar and carbs is the worst thing for your intestines.

[@Jimbo878]

I was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis, the major health incident that occurred to me which led to me being given a colonoscopy and diagnosis was a sudden and very rapid swelling between my leg and penis, also alarmingly my scrotum swelled enormously, and so rapidly that the skin split and bled, I didn't see this mentioned in your excellent video.

[@luciparadise6781]

Oh my gosh! Hope you're feeling better.

[@cgreen1693]

Oh hell nah

[@yurmabeechaudits3522]

He did. Leg abscess caused by fecal matter

[@simbajohn1882]

What really helps to avoid flare ups is half a cup of Kellogg's bran buds cereal with milk everyday. Keeps poop moving through ok.

[@hearme119]

Good for fiber, but very high in sugar which is not helpful!

[@simbajohn1882]

@@hearme119 it's a trade off. Keeps the attacks away which only gets worse for the colon with every attack.

[@marygarza1596]

Thank you thank you ! No one not 1 doctor explained the different types of pain from this issue …. I have had pain all around the abdomen’ so well said ! I know now ! ❤

[@kristineanderson4983]

Same! I was diagnosed, then forgotten.

[@sonarvord]

Is Diverticulitis typically easily reported in abdominal CT scans?

[@marcusjs2856]

Yes. If a patient presents at the ED and has the usual signs and symptoms, an abdominal CT is usually ordered.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Rectal exam too or endoscopy when not ill.

[@franwebb7756]

Yes.