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Diverticulitis and Bladder Issues

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Shelley55
Shelley55

Hi,

I just wondered if anyone was having problems similar to myself and if they found anything that helped. Just before Lockdown 1 in the UK in 2020 I was diagnosed with 2 conditions, Diverticulitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis). I was rushed into hospital with a fever and in for 3 days and then had a colonoscopy which discovered I had diverticulitis. I was then signed off from the hospital and not told any more or what really to do, I do try and watch what I eat. That was end of January and in the Feb I was referred to the hospital because of a weak bladder, I thought I had a prolapse which I didn't as I have had several major ops and been cut open twice. I feel there may be a link, with the painful bladder you have to watch what you eat as certain foods can trigger the pain, food like tomato based and soy sauce. I am now on medicine, quite a high dosage for it to control the pain. At times my bladder is out of control and I hardly drink anything as scared to. I feel it is pressure from my bowel.

Just wondered if anyone else going through similar and how they dealing with it as it can be both embarassing and depressing!

Thanks

Shelley 55

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