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After effects of a diverticulitis flare up.... How long will this last?

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maureen94612
maureen94612

I was diagnosed with diverticular disease 20 years ago and after a period of stress in my life. I'm now aged 63.  Since then I had very few flare ups and only mild...until last December (after another period of stress), I had a major one!  Got over the worst of it in about two to three weeks, but have never been really "better". I only get a few good days at a time and then a day or two of nausea, trapped wind type pains & tiredness.  No constipation or other symptoms but it's really getting me down (this has been 7 months now). I had a colonoscopy in 2 months ago and this just confirmed diverticular disease but no inflammation was found..therefore I was given no treatment. I've tried loads of "over the counter" meds, which are mostly for IBS, but they don't seem to work.  I go for walks, try to rest (but I do have to go to work). 

Does anyone have the same problems and have any ideas how to get back to "normal". Please!!!

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  • joann110
    joann110 maureen94612

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    Hi Maureen, 

    I’m 63 also and had my first attack the day before this past Thanksgiving. I have also been in a constant period of stress caring for my 90 year old mother.  I have just had another attack this past Saturday. Before this last one though I had stomach issues for a week or two prior, like a gnawing sensation if you don’t eat and more after eating. Also like gaswas trapped and was just stuck there, been on meds since Saturday. I feel better at times and but still tired and not quite right. My husband doesn’t get it, and I don’t think anyone who hasn’t had it does. I’m hoping this goes soon, and especially after finishing meds.  I have to find a diet to help with this after the 6-8 weeks following attack. The diet right now consists of everything not good for you either.  Praying for help for all of us! JoAnn

  • Maybabe
    Maybabe maureen94612

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    I have major issues,,infections,flare ups keep returning after about 3 months without an antibiotic. Does anyone experience sharp pain when flare is starting?
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