Diverticulitis - new issues
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I just had a bout with diverticulitis and now 2 weeks later its recurring. I no longer feel the sharp pains and haven't for a couple of years. I do lose my appetite, i get the shivers, constipated and bloated with gas. As you may know the gas is foul when i burp. This time though i have been extremely sleepy. I literally fall asleep while working at my desk. Has anyone else experienced this? i have another colonoscopy coming up in the next 60 days and i'm actually worried. My old remedies are no longer working. I used to drink lots of warm to hot water for a few days, which would help..but thats no longer the case...its taking longer for symptoms to vanish. Also my attacks have been more frequent, one every 2-4 months...any information is appreciated. Thank you
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DanielBenjamin Diversucks
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Hi Diver,
Were you diagnosed with DV? Perhaps if you gave a few more details to your condition, your daily diet, any treatment you've received, etc.
Diversucks DanielBenjamin
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Yes, i was diagnosed 7 years ago. That led to a colonoscopy where they located 3 pouches. the past couple of days i have woken up throughout the night bloated with gas, either having to burp it out or let work its way out the other end. i have had the shivers but not much of a fever if at all. i eat half or less of my usual. Today i had warm cream of wheat for breakfast, water throughout the day and a ham sandwich for dinner. Yesterday i had cream of wheat in the morning, ran an errand around lunchtime and picked up a 3 piece dinner of Bojangles fried chicken (this was eaten for lunch and the remaining was dinner). i do drink milk but have been sticking to the A2 brand or fairlife. i dont eat properly and not always the healthiest of eaters.
DanielBenjamin Diversucks
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Diver,
any smoking or drinking? Your eating habits if changed could largely change your situation. What is your age?
Colonoscopy will tell-all. It's a good thing you have one scheduled 😃
Best,
Daniel
CarolDR Diversucks
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Have you taking antibiotics ? Could the sleeping so much be from possible poor diet or any other causes or side affects from any meds you might be on?