Does anyone have or has had Diverticular Disease?
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I have it and im in my mid 40's. I have to take antibiotics once a month to stop from getting attacks. If I do get an attack , I take cipro(an antibiotic) for 10 days and some pain pills. I have to drink plenty of water and have fiber in my diet. I can't eat anything with seeds or peals, as it gets stuck in the pockets and then gets infected. I have diviticulitis witch is the second stage , witch means its infected and needs antibiotcs to heal it. I am trying so hard not to get the operation, cause i am young and they say its in and out of the hospital for a few months or so. I can not afford to be out of work that long. Good luck with it, but if or when you get infection, its then called diviticultis.
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I have a woman that I work for that has Diverticulitis. She is probably late 30's. When she got sick and had to get surgery she said her doctor told her she was lucky she made it this far. I can surmise by that, that the majority of people with this disorder/disease end up with surgery. I think to avoid it though you are supposed to refrain from eating things like peanuts and popcorn.
Tests and diagnosis discussion for Diverticular Disease: To diagnose diverticular disease, the doctor asks about medical history, does a physical exam, and may perform one or more diagnostic tests. Because most people do not have symptoms, diverticulosis is often found through tests ordered for another ailmentThe doctor will ask about medical history.
When taking a medical history, the doctor may ask about bowel habits, symptoms, pain, diet, and medications. The physical exam usually involves a digital rectal exam. To perform this test, the doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to detect tenderness, blockage, or blood. The doctor may check stool for signs of bleeding and test blood for signs of infection. The doctor may also order x rays or other tests
I didn't know i had it untill it ruptured one morning on the way home from work . I was out of work for 7 months . Surgery is reserved for frequent recurrances or very severe attacks. Milder attacks are treated with diet and antibiotics. Very severe attacks (with perferation) can lead to emergency surgery occaisionally with a temporary colostomy. They reverse this in 2-3 months.
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