How long do flare ups last?
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Hi everyone, I know this is probably a very individual experience but I'd like to ask...how long do flare ups generally last? My current one has been at its peak for about 7 days although it's starting to subside it's really unfomfortable. I've only had liquids for the past week yet still feel I've eaten a massive Christmas dinner. I've been off work for 4 days but really need to get back. Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
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david79005 pauline15533
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I'm new to this site, I was diagnosed with diverticulosis about 5 years ago during a routine colonoscopy. I had no issues until right after new years day this year. I thought it was just the flu with cramps on my left side that seemed to move from my groin to just under my rib cage, very painful. This lasted about a week before I went to see my doctor, she examined me and had a blood workup done to rule out infection, as a precaution she ordered a CT to see if it was indeed a flare up. She suspected a mild flare up and had me start on a liquid diet and illiminate fiber to give my system a chance to rest. After about a week the symptoms did minimize, down to an occasional discomfort point around the midpoint on my left side.
pauline15533 david79005
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Thank you for your response, the area you describe is exactly where I have the pain and discomfort. I suppose I will just have to be a bit more patient with myself. As a normally very active person with an active career I find it frustrating when this slows me down. Just want it gone.lol. Thank you for sharing.
Best regards,
Pauline
david79005
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pauline15533 david79005
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I understand what you mean about the stitch like feeling. That's exactly how I describe it.i appreciate your reply. Thank you.
david79005 pauline15533
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It's helpful to get feeback from folks who really do know what your going through.
Sometimes if you just go to read up on a subject without the feedback, you end up with more unanswered questions than when you started.
I'm going for my regularly scheduled 5 year colonoscopy on April 1st ( No fooling!!). Not looking forward to it, but after its done at least you know where you stand and where you go with treatment from there, it's the not knowing that messes with your mind, because you always imagine the worst prognosis.
sharon85009 pauline15533
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