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heidi91082
heidi91082

Hi everyone,

I found myself having my first acute Diverticulitis attack exactly two years ago. I ended up in the ER. It just came out of nowhere.  My doctor then told me that 95% of all patients will never experience this again. No need to follow any diet etc. Well I guess I am in the 5% corner🙄. Since then I had approximately every 6 months another bad attack, horrible pain chills fever etc. 

Flagyl almost kills me so I get Cipra . However I was  always healthy and it’s awkward being sick on a on and off basis. It's a bit frustrating  that  physicians can not really give consistent advice. I believe I have to look for a specialist. I really dread the surgery and try everything to avoid it. Glad to have found this forum... and learning...Thank you all for your time 🙂

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  • lyn98093
    lyn98093 heidi91082

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    Hi Heidi, I had my first attack four years ago and like you I seem to get them every six months or less.  Ended up in hospital a couple of times.  As its six months since my last one, I am truly apprehensive, especially as I am going on holiday to Kos in four weeks time.  Planning days out, concerts, holidays etc have the shadow of diverticulitis hanging over them.  I always take antibiotics with me when I travel away from home, but I worry.  What if I have an attack the night before? What if I have an attack on the plane, which has happened, and what if I have an attack abroad, happened last year in Canada.  I have tried everything since diagnosis, but it still defeats me.  In the UK surgery is the last resort and I certainly would not want it unless I was desperate.  The antibiotics are horrible too, they make me feel so ill but a necessary evil.  The forum is a wonderful place for advice and support and hopefully, one day the doctors will have more answers.

        

    • ashdankail
      ashdankail lyn98093

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      I agree heidi... This forum is a good place for advice and support.  Please don't feel defeated.  We are all in this together... I to battle with this disease (newly diagnosed within the past month). I have not had it as long as many people on here, but anything I find out that helps me I will add to this forum in hopes to help others.  Good luck on your trips.  TO be on the safe side I would eat easy to digest foods to prevent any flairs so you can enjoy your trip.  Good luck. praying for you.

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