Diverticulitis
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How fast does this spread to other parts of colon? Has anyone on here lived with this infection off and on for years if so how long? I had first infection Jan 2017 and then 10 months later I have another infection , has anyone else had them this close? Does it mean I will constantly have this infection close together, Has anyone had them (infections) close together and then they become farther apart ? Does me having two infections in 10 months mean I'm doomed for this all the time? How fast does this stuff spread? I appreciate your input.
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Drugs as in antibiotics? Like I get that non stop deep hard pain just below the navel across then the next day I go to bathroom theres the blood and mucous. When that happens we can just try fluids for a few days and Tylenol for pain? Or does everyone do the antibiotics with ever flare, and just to make sure I understand "Flare" its means a repeated infection correct?
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Thank you for explaining this in details makes me understand it much better. I will look at the FODMAP should I do the low one or the normal FODMAP? So I can't remember and I apologize in advance but have you had the infection and taken antibiotics? Is this FODMAP only for flares or one we should follow daily?
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Yes I’ve had diverticulitis at least four times or more but this past time for me the antibiotics made me worse.
My understanding is that the FODMAP diet is used to get things under control and once you understand your triggers you can slowly start introducing things back into your diet.
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I see , I have no ideal what my trigger foods are BUT I'm going to be MUCH more alert! I hope you can share what the nutritionist tells you if you don't mind that is. What do you eat daily now, do you do the fiber drinks? I haven't started that yet I take my last antibiotic tonight.
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Right now I’m waiting for surgery so my diet is limited.
I hope the antibiotics work for you and you get better soon.
you can check out my story at
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/waiting-for-surgery-my-story-618392
I’m kinda the worst case senario for this dastardly DD. Don’t be scared it is a manageable disease, and everyone is different. Hopefully you’ll find a good doctor who understands this disease, but honestly do some research, knowledge is power and the more you know the better off you’ll be.
jan568 mnisbett
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keep a food journal. easy on phone to do as one ususally has it with them. once you have a flare up you can usually pinpoint what caused it and avoid those foods. i'm still fairly new to this but since antibiotics i have been feeling pretty good and reeating what i want with the exception of seeds and nuts (they scare me lol). Colonoscopy Friday and hope all looks good. Good luck!