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I was diagnosed with DD about 6 months ago after having a ct scan! I think I have had it for several years without knowing but sure know about it now! Have searched Internet for advice on diet etc but doesn't seem to be much help at all? Dad had it and said he cut out tomatoes and nuts as they seemed to cause a flare up and strangely that seems to be my problem too! Am currently in the midst of a flare up and on antibiotics. Can anyone tell me how long their flare ups last? Mine seem to go on for weeks! I am a wedding photographer and had to do 10 hours in absolute agony on Saturday! Just wish I could stave it off when it begins but no idea how???
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designerlady
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I was diagnosed with DD two years ago and all the advice I was given at the hospital was don't eat seeds. so, I thought nothing of this disease if that is all the advice I was given.
last week I was told the disease was much worse and the computer generated print out from the hospital showed my sigmoid area to be completely full of swollen diverticula. (if that is the right word).
Still no help apart from eat we wheat bran, two tablespoons per day. so I do.
My consultant said he was very surprised that I wasn't in considerable pain.
Have very little pain just a foul smell in my mouth if I am thirsty and awful nausea in the morning with dizziness.
My doctor was reluctant to take about my swollen gallbladder without telling me why, now I know why, when your gallbladder packs in DD sets in. I went to her surgery and sobbed my heart out in front of her, I felt so embarrassed but with no one else to talk to I need someone. I sobbed and sobbed. I don't know if I can look at her again.
I have been trying to find foods which suit. I eat steamed vegetables, no sauce and only chicken as red meat is a nono. (my fave was homemade chilli sauce) Obviously I am not allowed fats so everything fatty has been COMPLETELY removed, except 0.01 milk and fat free yogurt. I take a calcium supplements Osteocare . alcohol is out as is Indian food, cheese and chocolate. what sort of life is without chocolate? sorry, my pathetic attempt at a joke.
I still get this mouldy taste and smell, what's the hell is that?
my consultant told me Iwill be in awful pain in the future. nothing like constructive help eh? Oh boy, a hot flush, hang on.......
I walk my neighbours dogs who keep me running for an hour, do kettle bell for 10 mins every other days and adhesion hoop and have a gazelle air walker.
if anybody has any suggestions fo nqnythingelsen to help
designerlady
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Amaranth
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I am new to this site - have just been diagnosed with Diverticular Disease after being rushed into hospital just before Christmas with rectal bleeding and the most awful pain. Have had every test possibel since then - at least it feels like it!!
Any suggestions as to how other sufferers have dealt with this unpleasant disease and the best way to control the flareups when they start?
chele59
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designergirl12
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designergirl12
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I don't get any pain, just a little discomfort now and again with the DD but the gallbladder causes more pain. I don't know how much longer I can keep it maybe that was what my consultant, god bless his soul, meant by saying I will be in awful pain later on.
designergirl12
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www.end-diverticulitis.com/forum2/viewforum.php?f=5
it seems to be very good and look up Sherry Bressica too. She is a sufferer who has posted loads of stuff online. She is not on the forum she is an independent.
www.greattastenopain.com/
I think people need to keep in touch as we need support form all sorts of places since we don't get it from the medical proffession.
chele59
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designergirl12
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I am waiting for my post to be approved above, as I included to links to other sites - one is end-diverticulitis and the other is for Sherry Bressica's no pain book. I'm sure that passing round other site links can only be beneficial for sufferes of DD.
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chele59
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I am 63.