I am a retired nurse and you are the best I have ever come across. Your information is solid, yet in complicated. You speak slowly , yet thorough ! I would highly recommend your specific site to others who need information regarding their health! BRAVO! You are wonderful and definitely a LEVEL UP!!
Just released from the hospital after my fourth bout of diverticulitis. Surgery has been recommended. I have to have a soft diet, with colonoscopy done in 4 weeks, then get referral from PCP to a specialist to schedule the surgery. It has never been explained to me so clearly. Having been hospitalized for kidney disease, transplant, and myriad other ailments, I have the utmost respect and admiration for nurses. Bravo for this, and thank you!
I had a really bad diverticulitis attack a couple of years ago and was taken to hospital by ambulance. My wife found me on the kitchen floor unconscious seven in the morning. The crash of me passing out alerted her. I probably would not be here if not for her. I spent a week in hospital. The pain was severe but fortunately for me I pulled through. My mom’s sister died from this disease at fifty two.
I have had diverticulosis for about 15 years. Chills, lower back pain, then fever and lower left abdominal pain followed. I started to write a book about diet, but never finished. No everything bagels or 7 grain breads. Any spices and condiments you shake from a bottle should be avoided. Use fresh instead. Chew, chew, chew your food well. Certain veggies and greens will upset your stomach. Anything with seeds I still avoid and disagree with ignoring this by Dr's now. Have Cipro always on hand and go to a liquid diet or soft diet of you think you are having an attack. Exercise gently when you are having a full blown attack. No more Caprice salad. I take the seeds out of my tomatoes and dice them. Diet is real important. Eat slower and chew.
Well you should do research on that Cipro recommendation, this has destroyed people, and those with connective tissue disorders should never take, and connective tissue disorders are Oren the reason some one has diverticulosis in the first place, so no
I will never take Cipro, I ask for something different.Cipro can cause tendon damage. I take Oregano Oil capsules if I feel a flare up coming on.Haven’t had antibiotics in almost 4 years.
I have had diverticulitis many times and the pain is astronomical. Believe me tylenol aint gonna cut it! Need to get an antibiotic and preferably oxycodone. Surgery to remove the offending part of the colon is recommended if you get too many episodes but the recovery is gruesome so i am putting ir off as long ad possible.
Great info. Just diagnosed with diverticulosis yesterday. I’ve been extreme pain during this. Had my first episode with it a month ago. The pain was much worse during that. This has been awful. Wouldn’t wish it on anyone
I know the pain so well. I was told I have losis with my last colon check but I have the systems of Itis. I was also told I have IBS. When it happens the pain is so depressing that I can not even sleep as this rock is sitting in the middle of my colon. Thus far, nothing works or they do for a while and then stop working. I am a natural type person with supplements and not into taking medications
@@dennisdonoghue9202I absolutely relate to you. It is a very painful and frustrating road to be on and only those who live with it can truly appreciate your pain. I hope that you can find a happy medium between the IBS and diverticulitis attacks. If you have any tips for me pls let me know.
This is exactly the info and advice i have had from my doctor. After years of following them I see no change, still regular diverticulitis attacs and antibiotics. After every attack I slowly build up the fibre content and eat mostly paleo, lots of fibre and water. I am 40, not overweight, not smoking and I work out when not sick. Since I, and even more so my workplace, is getting tired of this I now am trying a desperate move - going carnivore on the the lion diet. I am scared because everyone says not to eat red meat but I have to get better. One week in I am still alive.
stop eating fibre!!! it is irritating your gut! It is likely the cause of your symptoms! Absolutely try the Carnivore Diet - it may sound crazy, but it works!!! have a look at Dr Ken Berry for starters... Also Kent Carnivore. Good luck :)
I am age 75 and have had diverticular disease since I was 28. My condition improved when I stopped eating salads and vegetables! I now have them in small amounts. Not every patient is the same. A consultant told me that some need more fibre, others need less and cannot cope with a plant based diet. Many general practitioners are out of date and still preach that more fibre is good for everyone.
I suffered all of my adult life with severe chronic pain in my lower left abdomen then a yr ago I was diagnosed with diverticulosis at the age of 46. I have had bouts of acute diverticulitis often and thought I had to just deal with it. No doctors took me seriously and dismissed it as my IBS(c) which can get frustrating with diet. Too much fiber aggrivates the IBS and too little flares up the diverticulitis. I feel I live on antibiotics and kombucha and the only way to keep the stool soft is to take 4x the recommended dose of restoralax. I feel for everyone suffering this horrid disease. Thank you for your thorough explanation as I can now articulate it from a medical point to those in my family who think I just have to take an exlax and suck it up.
This was an excellent video. I have fought diverticulitis for 4 years. Unfort I lately, my symptoms are so severe that I am often confined to home. Just today I am being placed on an antibiotic to see if it will help. I am praying it does because this disease is no fun at all!
So glad the video was helpful! So sorry however for the severity of your symptoms. I hope the antibiotics do the trick and you make a speedy recovery. ❤️🩹
I just went to the ER with the symptoms you said and was dx with diverticulitis.Thanks God I got there on time and could come home with pain med,antibiotics and med to prevent emesis. You explained it so well,I finally understand
Was just diagnosed with uncomplicated diverticulitis yesterday after a couple days of eye-opening abdominal pain. I'm in general excellent health and eat a healthy high-fiber diet so maybe it's a combination of age and genetics. Your video echoed all the points my provider gave me. Thank you for a clear and informative video.
I suffered with diverticular disease for 15 yrs. I ended up with Sepsis 3 times, it’s in my opinion classed as a minor ailment compared to say Chron’s. I ended up needing surgery after being left too long. When they operated they discovered my bowel had sealed over, I cannot describe the severe pain I was in. I ended up requiring a colostomy which was devastating to me at the time. 5 yrs on it was the best thing that happened, I have no pain and am not chancing having the reversal op. Consultants need to understand that it is not something they should dismiss.
@@carolosborne126I appreciate you sharing. May I ask what caused sepsis? And, how did you deal with this? I recently got diagnosed with diverticulitis, and they gave me an colonoscopy. But, shortly afterwards I started feeling severe pain and they did not know what caused it. They ran so many tests. Weeks later it got better. But do not want it to come back. I am wondering what’s the name of the condition so I can do research. Thanks
This was so helpful! I have diverticulitis & the dr. who helped me the E.R just gave me drugs & sent me home. He also told me it is not hereditary but 3 of my family members have it too.
Glad the video was helpful! I’m sorry for your recent trip to the ER… There is definitely evidence to suggest that genetics does play a role in diverticulitis. Here is an article from the National Library of Medicine that supports that: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4625748/
Same here with our family. Of all the precursors listed, only genetics is my my list. Having a hemi-colectomy to remove 16” of colon was the best decision I ever made.
@carolosbornept, the entire year before the surgery I was in severe pain and on antibiotics for 3 weeks and off constantly. Then I’d have a flare up immediately and back on Cipro and Flagyl. The final attack landed me in the ER. My mother had it too, and her colon ruptured. Because of the peritonitis, she had to get a colostomy. I didn’t want that to happened to me. Now no pain, no problems at all. I had robotic surgery, so just 5 tiny scars. Amazing!
I've been to the ER twice this month with diverticulitis. They gave me Augmentin both times. The first time I had it was in mid 2020 and I had to be hospitalized. I have an appointment to consult with a surgeon about my ongoing problems in March. 😢
My mother (a physician) was told for years that she was suffering from diverticulitis. Turned out that she had ovarian cancer which wasn't discovered until it was so large that it finally became noticeable on a scan.
Hello Cathy, thank you for the video. I had a very strange experience over the past week and a half, wanted to bring it up to hopefully answer my question as well as any readers that may be wondering. I apologize ahead of time for the length of this comment, but it has been a long week and a half, and a lot has happened. I am a 60 year old male, very fit, great diet, exercise regularly and had none of the symptoms you described that could lead me to believe something was going on in my intestines. On Friday, July 7th, I had my wife drive me to the ER because of severe pain in my lower right back / hip area. I had never experienced pain like this, and had no idea what it might be because two days earlier I had passed my annual physical with flying colors. I was also examined about three weeks prior to that with an ultrasound of my bladder and kidneys that was perfectly normal. So, I was not thinking kidney or kidney stones. After about an hour in the ER waiting room, one of the triage women said she was asking a doctor if he could give me something for the pain. It was obvious how much pain I was in, and everyone at the ER was thinking kidney stones. However, after they ran a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis, it showed all organs, including my kidneys, were fine with no signs of stones. The ER doctor then told me the scan showed diverticula on my colon, and the diagnosis was diverticulosis with no evidence of diverticulitis. I had no idea a the time, because I did not know anything about the condition, but after returning home and doing research, I started having my doubts as to why I was still in pain. This was after I was given Norco, a shot of Toradol and a Lidocaine patch, all within a two hour period, which all did absolutely nothing for my pain. As you mentioned in this video, when pain is associated with this condition, it is in the lower LEFT abdomen. My pain was in my lower RIGHT BACK. I never had any pain in my abdomen on either side. This should have been a flag for the doctor, but he sent me home in almost as much pain as I came in with. After asking him (because he was not giving ANY advice) what I should do, he told me to "eat more spinach and broccoli", and "don't lift heavy weights". I still had pain in my lower right side all last week (July 10th to July 14th). I also had been on a liquid diet, because my wife and I researched what to do with the condition, and as mentioned in this video, to give your system a rest, liquid diets are recommended for a few days. By Wednesday (5 days of no solid food), I had lost 4 pounds, and was not feeling any improvement with my pain. On Thursday I started slowly adding some solid food, because I was feeling worse, and didn't want to keep losing weight. On Friday, July 14th, I woke up with more of a sharp pain in my lower back than it had been since the previous weekend. I went to an Urgent Care that has a former ER doctor on staff. After showing him all of the ER paperwork, telling him my symptoms and him examining me, he concluded the pain I had has NOTHING to do with diverticulosis, that it was on the wrong side, and that I had something wrong with my right hip. He recommended seeing an Orthopedic doctor and gave me a referral name. Unfortunately, their first appointment wasn't until August, so I planned on calling on Monday to find someone that had an appointment in the coming week. Over the weekend, after speaking with friends of ours, we were referred to a chiropractor that had helped this friend when he had major trouble with his back. I went to my first appointment with the chiropractor this morning (Monday, July 17th), with another two (so far) appointments planned. We have a plan for treatment, and I will be getting an MRI of my hip and surrounding area to find what the actual problem is for the chiropractor to work on. Moral of the story, just because a doctor tells you something, do not take their word automatically, especially if you know your body well enough, and you are pretty sure they have given you incorrect information.
Thanks for sharing, and YES doctors don’t always get it right! You definitely have to advocate for yourself and seek alternative opinions sometimes… I am curious what you were able to find out and how you are feeling?
@@LevelUpRN Hello again, Cathy. Thank you for replying. Unfortunately, this is Monday, July 31st, and my saga continues with no end in sight. I had the MRI done as mentioned in my first comment, and the chiropractor's main concern (from our discussion about the results) was spinal stenosis. He saw no evidence of that, which he was happy about, because he said he could be a little more aggressive with his treatment. He also told me the only thing he saw out of the ordinary was some bulging (2% to 3%) of my disks, which he didn't seem to be worried about. And I'm not a doctor, so I don't know if there is an acceptable limit for this. Other than that, he has no idea what the pain in my side is being caused by. So, I wake up in the morning with what I can only describe as pressure in my right side (inside where the "love handle" area is), which will get worse as I sit to have breakfast. Within 10 to 15 minutes of sitting, it gets very uncomfortable, and then it will start to hurt, and I have to lay on my back. This is the only thing that relieves the pain, is laying down. As soon as I'm back on my feet, it all starts again. I don't think I mentioned this in my first post, that the "love handle" area on my right side has been numb this entire time, as well. More than three weeks now, and it is still numb. It doesn't travel anywhere else, not to my leg, not to my groin, it is just the "love handle" area. I don't know if there is a specific medical term for this part of the body, but I figure "love handle" is well known and gets the point across. This is getting very frustrating, as I had mentioned in my first post, I am a very active and fit person. Regularly workout during the week with stair climbing and hiking on weekends. Before this started, I was in the best shape I had been in in probably 15 years. My resting heart rate was actually down to 48 to 50 bpm, my blood pressure was 116 / 66, all blood (CBC) work was excellent, with my doctor telling me after my annual physical that I was "the epitome of health" just two days prior to this pain starting. For the last three weeks, I have not done my workouts, stairs or hiking, as I have no idea what I can, or can't do. The doctors cannot tell me what this is, and if I try to do my normal exercise routine, I don't know if I'll do more damage than is already done. So, I'm continuing with the chiropractor treatments, which spinal decompression was added to on my last visit. He has a doctor on staff two days a week, and I have an appointment to see them tomorrow.
So sorry to hear of this severe pain and the not really knowing. One suggestion I’d like to recommend is to try acupuncture. It worked for me when I had 3 herniated discs and couldn’t get out of bed. I found a Chinese acupuncturist and the rest is history. Praises!
I was 20 when I found out I had diverticulitis….no family history, just me. No seeds, no popcorn, corn nuts…haven’t had a salad in 40 years. Lettuce doesn’t digest…stay clear, avoid the pain
I’m 22 just got diagnosed with it honestly feel like I don’t wanna live anymore with all the food I’m limited to eating it seems like Eveyone has there own thing going on I’m scared to eat anything at this point
@@rogercampos726 you'd be surprised at how fast you will adjust -- just don't eat Corn, Popcorn things that go in and come out the same way. Stay clear of seeds (especially poppy Seeds) careful with tomatoes. You can have cucumbers (seedless). It's just a life style change -- Just be conscious of what your eating and you'll be fine. Cuz trust me -- you don't want to go thru a diverticulitis attack. It's awful! You will be just fine!
Very well explanation. I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis last April 2023, and now I am experiencing the same symptoms...This probably caused when I ate a lot the previous days. I actually pooping regularly everyday but for some reason, I have again this symptom and I didn't have a good sleep last night due to pain in my lower abdomen. I should keep watching the foods that I eat every now and then. Thank you for this explanation!
Thank you so much for your explanation. I have been diagnosed 2 weeks ago with diverticulitis, your post definitely has the best information... nice and clean!
What were your symptoms I feel lower abdominal pain on my left side i don’t know if I have that I ve been to the ER Twice and they don’t say anything to me
I just had a colonoscopy. My diagnosis was diverticulosis. Had three small poloyps removed and I was told internal hemorrhoids. Was not told to come in for a follow up on how to handle my flair ups. Just given antispamatic meds if and when i get a flair up. I cannot tolerate that medication. Therefore I deal with up to three days of intestinal pain. During this time, my appetite tremendously decreases. I just do not want to eat. When I start feeling better, i start eating again. Only when i feel hungry. My gastro doc first suggested the FOD map diet. I still am doing this but not 100% but pretty close. I feel like i have to do my iwn research in feeling better. After three days of feeling yucky, i can do good for about a week or so, then a flair up happens. Not sure why this pattern . I need direction on what steps i need to take to get better.
Thank you for your well informed information. My wife just got past colon cancer including surgery but now we are dealing with acute (every 2 weeks, almost clockwork) flare ups of diverticulitis. Yes we are aware she is full of diverticulum, now we think there is one really bad one and I am researching all available scientific information I can find to address, relieve and heal it. Sadly the doctors don't know a lot about this issue. You did an excellent job of summarizing about ALL the info I have found in the last year of my search. All the best to you.
Thank you, excellent explanation. I looked you up because for a couple of days I've had a dull ache on my lower right side of abdomen. I've ruled out appendicitis (no related symptoms) or hernia. I've made an appointment with our rural town clinic's RN in hopes she can lead me to a solution. The symptoms you describe for diverticulosis/diverticulitis don't sound like it could be my problem, but one never knows! My last colonoscopy was about 6 years ago and results were fine. Thanks again for your clear and concise video, much appreciated.
I was diagnosed with this n 2022 September had to b hospitalized.there was blood n stool for 3 days,stomach was bloated,docs said the blood came from inner piles,was to operate etc the pain was aweful ,on many meds at the time, tramadol and gravel was give n drip etc docs never followed up with me thn in August 2023 another flare up hospitalized again only for a week.the pain affects my heart etc,this Friday as i speak am going to doc as I had another flare up n need of pain killers and antibiotics,very scary,am also going to get a colonoscopy done and a scan etc please pray for me,I prefer to get all done instead of being left n d open,the island where i live the docs r nt d best and hospital nurses etc aweful,truth b told,thnks to all who will keep me n ur prayers,plus the nurse who spoke on this,blessings
@@ElenaLSF it's not going well as I ended bck in hospital this week. Was given 4 aspirins and Omeprazole for d stomach and tramadol and gravel n a drip thn after test of ecg and blood I was free to come home was there for four days n pain,please keep praying for me as I need it very much and I live alone,thank you
@@jazzluv6431 Sorry to hear that:(( I take fiber daily suppl. with the orange taste and so far it works for me, before was twice in ER...it looks like careful diet is the key...keep praying for your relief!!
Fantastic and very informative explanation. I’m currently having severe pain in my lower left abdomen and have an appointment with a gastric doctor on Tuesday. Fingers crossed I make it through the holiday weekend.
My first episode of diverticulitis was caused by eat a large bag of roasted almonds 24 hours prior and not having had enough liquids!!! I will never eat any nuts or seeds again, nut butters might be okay.
I was diagnosed with I was with gastric diverticulum, and for the past 4 days I’ve been experiencing pain on my right side of my upper belly along with a lot of pain on the right side of my back. The pain has been constant and never leaves. When the doc at the ER told me my diagnosis she just told me to follow up with my primary care doctor. Along with the horrible pain I’ve been experiencing I haven’t pooped in close to a week, and I have barely passed any gas. I am in so much pain and don’t know what to do bc the doctors don’t seem to be helping me. 😢
I have had diverticulitis several times over the years, I've been treated with Levaquin and it clears up. Now a doctor argued with me saying I have colitis, I was I Hospitalized for diverticulitis, I think I'm right
Thank you. You are great. I am having an attack right now. Finished antibiotics and on clear liquids. So painful. I had colon resection surgery in 2013, and hope that i heal this time, soon.
This video was so helpful. I was just diagnosed with diverticulosis. As you mentioned, my doctor advised a high fiber diet and a fiber supplement. In doing research on different foods that will help, I realize that I eat most of them. I just need to eat more. Also, to increase my water intake. A work in progress!
Thank you for explaining the difference between the two. I just had a colonoscopy and was told I have Diverticulosis and I am relieved it’s not Diverticulitis which is harder to manage.
WOW...Great information. I just had an endoscopy and colonoscopy a week ago and was told I have diverticulosis. So this video was very helpful. TFS Be Blessed
I've had diverticulitis twice 10 years apart at age 34 and then now at 44, both times it appeared as blood in the stool, almost needed a blood transfusion both times, I wouldn't wish that nasty colonoscopy prep on my worst enemy 🤦🤦🤦
I went to see the provider because when I lay on the left side there is pain right there, on the left, below the lower edge of the rib. He ordered tests, but I think the wrong ones. I’m doing my own research and learning more and more…my own diagnostic is possible diverticulitis. Today, after 2 gallons of water, still constipated. Will have Dulcolax for now
I diagnosed Diverticulosis two weeks ago 63 years old female . I stopped meat etc in the morning empty stomach one spoon organic extra virgin olive oil after half hour breakfast white bread and omolette with oilive oil later banana lots water no tea no milk lunch chicken with potatoes and carrots and pomegranate best food for stomach.
You are welcome! Diverticulosis is the the presence of small pouches off the intestine… they typically don’t cause any issues and don’t lead to diverticulitis for most people.
I’ve had extreme pain in the lower left side of my abdominal, but it seems like for 30 minutes, and only once or twice a year! I’m 78 and doctors at the VA can’t seem to figure it out! Do I have diverticulosis? This only started being a problem after the age of 60.
Thank you exclamation great. I would like to know about food and drinks that can make well. I have been sick for twenty years had hundreds off test nothing doing. I feel I was give the wrong diagnosis. Thank you.😊
And here i am at 42 with diverticulosis and 4 episodes of diverticulitis. They want to do surgery but i cant take the time off nursing school right now. But let me tell u it's super painful
A few months ago I was found unconscious at home and my wife explained to the Dr. and nurses that I had my pituitary removed and needed massive doses of hydrocortisone but the hospital knew better and diagnosed me with diverticulitis and proceeded to nuke my gut biom and I was so sick All I could do was to go diarrhea all day until I had a relapse and was taken to a larger hospital and realized we were telling the truth I got my meds and left asap
Amazing discourse on diverticulitis. I am a yoga coach. Couple of days ago a client with diverticulitis joined me. After two sessions his abdominal uneasiness has subsided.I was so embarassed...how to give a reliable diet to him. But your video gave me a decisive diet. You are a goddess❤ not a nurse.😊 You speak very legibly. 🎉
Thanks great information. I was diagnosed with mild diverticulosis after my colonoscopy, age 61. I was in shock. I eat healthy meals, eat high-fiber foods, don't smoke or eat red meat, exercise daily, and hike up high-altitude peaks all year around. I have regular BM daily. How did I get diverticulosis? It could be age stress, or wine & cocktails. How can I prevent diverticulitis?
Sometimes it is just genetics… Sounds like your lifestyle is super healthy, so definitely keep that up. Also as I mentioned, MOST people don’t have symptoms with diverticulosis. So hopefully you’ll never experience that!
I also have taken good care with my diet and get exercise, so was also shocked at my diverticulosis diagnosis a couple days ago after my colon! I’m 73. Hadn’t had a colonoscopy for 12 years. At that time things were fine. Geez!
Thank you for this video. Just found out recently I have diverticulosis at age 37. Whenever I eat nuts (more then 15) particularly the next day I will have really bad lower abdominal pain. Then I will have diarrhea as well. If I take pepto bismol it goes away. I find that really helps. I try jut not to eat that many nuts. I know the after affect. But....is the nut eating related to my diverticulosis by chance? I think pretty much that is only thing that doesn't agree with me.
It could be related to your diverticulosis, but it could also be due to the high fat and/or high fiber content of the nuts… or simply a food intolerance. The good news is that you have clearly correlated your pain and diarrhea with nuts, and are smart to avoid eating too many!
I’m a 22y M just got diagnosed with this I had no idea this was a thing I see all these things on what to avoid and what I can but everything seems so damn different I’m sad I’m lost & confused I just want to end it like literally end it I don’t know what to do I’m scared to eat I’m scared to consume food now
I have severe pain only for 5 minutes 2 to 3 months early morning, during the day sometimes it pains in my abdomen. Doctors said it is Gastritis but I think it is something else. I have done my colonoscopy and endoscopy too.
I was diagnosed with diverticulosis in my 20s. Experienced something today in the lower left abdomen in my back. Severe pain and idk if it's diverticulitis or kidney stone. I should probably to get seen.
I’m thinking I’m going through this right now. A year ago I went on a weight loss program called optavia. I lost 130 pounds in one year I got off the program May 2023. I still needed to lose 40 more pounds so I started doing the carnivore diet. I’ve been doing that for three months now only eating beef butter bacon and eggs , a couple of days ago I had pain in my lower left side that radiated down my leg and my back on the same side. I’ve never experienced this kind of pain during the time the pain was happening. I had diarrhea something terrible today actually just now I just went through this again, the pain has subsided now the diarrhea has slowed down. I am a smoker and trying to quit that awful have it to so I’m sure this is playing a big part as well as all the red meat I’ve been eating. Before I started the carnivore diet, I very rarely eat any red meat or for that matter I hardly ever eat red meat, my whole life. I’m thinking I have what you are explaining thank you for this video. I have another flareup. I must go see my doctor, but I’m gonna lay off the meat and only drink fluids the next couple of days and then start eating veggies. I’m not constipated. I just have horrible explosion diarrhea. . Sorry for being so graphic.
Hey doc, thinking of inquiring about Ozempic to lose some weight. I have Diverticulitis but have managed it with diet and haven’t had a bad flare up in well over a year and a half. Would you recommend Ozempic for a patient like myself? I’m about 80 pounds overweight. My last flare up happened after eating 2 handfuls of pistachios. Since then very few small flare ups. Thoughts? Thanks!
That was the best explanation I've had heard since I was diagnosed with diverticulitis 10. Yrs ago. Thank you
So glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind comment. ❤️
Totally agree
What are you doing to treat it
@@LevelUpRNme too
I thought the same thing. This was such an incredibly thorough description. I didn’t know the red meat part
I am a retired nurse and you are the best I have ever come across. Your information is solid, yet in complicated. You speak slowly , yet thorough ! I would highly recommend your specific site to others who need information regarding their health! BRAVO! You are wonderful and definitely a LEVEL UP!!
Wow! Thank you so much for saying so. 😊
100% agreed
Just released from the hospital after my fourth bout of diverticulitis. Surgery has been recommended. I have to have a soft diet, with colonoscopy done in 4 weeks, then get referral from PCP to a specialist to schedule the surgery. It has never been explained to me so clearly. Having been hospitalized for kidney disease, transplant, and myriad other ailments, I have the utmost respect and admiration for nurses. Bravo for this, and thank you!
I had a really bad diverticulitis attack a couple of years ago and was taken to hospital by ambulance. My wife found me on the kitchen floor unconscious seven in the morning. The crash of me passing out alerted her. I probably would not be here if not for her. I spent a week in hospital. The pain was severe but fortunately for me I pulled through. My mom’s sister died from this disease at fifty two.
Wow how terrible
Wow my wife had same. Scary. Any more attacks.
I had diverticulitis & diverticulosis every so often until I quit eating gluten.
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I have had diverticulosis for about 15 years. Chills, lower back pain, then fever and lower left abdominal pain followed. I started to write a book about diet, but never finished. No everything bagels or 7 grain breads. Any spices and condiments you shake from a bottle should be avoided. Use fresh instead. Chew, chew, chew your food well. Certain veggies and greens will upset your stomach. Anything with seeds I still avoid and disagree with ignoring this by Dr's now. Have Cipro always on hand and go to a liquid diet or soft diet of you think you are having an attack. Exercise gently when you are having a full blown attack. No more Caprice salad. I take the seeds out of my tomatoes and dice them. Diet is real important. Eat slower and chew.
Thank you for this!
Yes ma’am, I was recently diagnosed with this after years of suffering through it, I’m 62. Since I modified my diet I feel like a new man 🙏🏻
Thank you so much.
Well you should do research on that Cipro recommendation, this has destroyed people, and those with connective tissue disorders should never take, and connective tissue disorders are Oren the reason some one has diverticulosis in the first place, so no
I will never take Cipro, I ask for something different.Cipro can cause tendon damage. I take Oregano Oil capsules if I feel a flare up coming on.Haven’t had antibiotics in almost 4 years.
I have had diverticulitis many times and the pain is astronomical. Believe me tylenol aint gonna cut it! Need to get an antibiotic and preferably oxycodone. Surgery to remove the offending part of the colon is recommended if you get too many episodes but the recovery is gruesome so i am putting ir off as long ad possible.
Great info. Just diagnosed with diverticulosis yesterday. I’ve been extreme pain during this. Had my first episode with it a month ago. The pain was much worse during that. This has been awful. Wouldn’t wish it on anyone
So glad the information was helpful! But so sorry you have had severe pain… hope it passes quickly. ❤️🩹
Just got diagnosed with it 2 days ago aswell, and I didn’t really know the steps and what to do for it
I know the pain so well. I was told I have losis with my last colon check but I have the systems of Itis. I was also told I have IBS. When it happens the pain is so depressing that I can not even sleep as this rock is sitting in the middle of my colon. Thus far, nothing works or they do for a while and then stop working. I am a natural type person with supplements and not into taking medications
@@dennisdonoghue9202I absolutely relate to you. It is a very painful and frustrating road to be on and only those who live with it can truly appreciate your pain. I hope that you can find a happy medium between the IBS and diverticulitis attacks. If you have any tips for me pls let me know.
I have diverticulitis flareups. Take antibiotics when needed. Also drink aloe juice which really helps and cools those pockets down.
When it flares up qhat are the side affects
The number one side effect is pain in the lower left side and then a cramping like you have when constipated.
Aloe not good for kidney pt
Can you please share which Aloe juice?
@@marianneosullivan7971 Fruit of the earth aloe vera. At Walmart. Like the berry flavor.
I learn more from then I did from the nurses and Dr's at the ER.
Same
This is exactly the info and advice i have had from my doctor. After years of following them I see no change, still regular diverticulitis attacs and antibiotics. After every attack I slowly build up the fibre content and eat mostly paleo, lots of fibre and water. I am 40, not overweight, not smoking and I work out when not sick. Since I, and even more so my workplace, is getting tired of this I now am trying a desperate move - going carnivore on the the lion diet. I am scared because everyone says not to eat red meat but I have to get better. One week in I am still alive.
stop eating fibre!!! it is irritating your gut! It is likely the cause of your symptoms! Absolutely try the Carnivore Diet - it may sound crazy, but it works!!! have a look at Dr Ken Berry for starters... Also Kent Carnivore. Good luck :)
How has this been going?
I am age 75 and have had diverticular disease since I was 28. My condition improved when I stopped eating salads and vegetables! I now have them in small amounts. Not every patient is the same. A consultant told me that some need more fibre, others need less and cannot cope with a plant based diet. Many general practitioners are out of date and still preach that more fibre is good for everyone.
How is carnivore working for you? It has completely changed my life for the better.
you will be ok, at least give it a go for a few weeks or a month. I've been four months and never felt better. 45 yo female Aussie.
Great information with clear speaking voice makes it easy to understand. Thank you!
You're very welcome! Thank you for your very kind comment.
I suffered all of my adult life with severe chronic pain in my lower left abdomen then a yr ago I was diagnosed with diverticulosis at the age of 46. I have had bouts of acute diverticulitis often and thought I had to just deal with it. No doctors took me seriously and dismissed it as my IBS(c) which can get frustrating with diet. Too much fiber aggrivates the IBS and too little flares up the diverticulitis. I feel I live on antibiotics and kombucha and the only way to keep the stool soft is to take 4x the recommended dose of restoralax. I feel for everyone suffering this horrid disease. Thank you for your thorough explanation as I can now articulate it from a medical point to those in my family who think I just have to take an exlax and suck it up.
This was an excellent video. I have fought diverticulitis for 4 years. Unfort I lately, my symptoms are so severe that I am often confined to home. Just today I am being placed on an antibiotic to see if it will help. I am praying it does because this disease is no fun at all!
So glad the video was helpful! So sorry however for the severity of your symptoms. I hope the antibiotics do the trick and you make a speedy recovery. ❤️🩹
Pleeeeeease check out the Carnivore Diet. Dr Ken Berry, Kent Carnivore and many others. Dr Paul Mason too. It may sound crazy, but it works!!
Did the antibiotics help?
I just went to the ER with the symptoms you said and was dx with diverticulitis.Thanks God I got there on time and could come home with pain med,antibiotics and med to prevent emesis. You explained it so well,I finally understand
So glad the video was helpful! Hope you have recovered and never experience another exacerbation again. Hugs to you.
Have you had another flare up?
Just finished a round of antibiotics for my diverticulitis, was quite painful for months so they put me on those and it cleared up.
So glad it cleared up and you are feeling better! ❤️
can you share what type of antibiotics you were on?
Amoxicillin 800mg
@@RHMCMLXIIare you sure? Amoxicillin....
Such a great explanation--better than my Gastroenterologist!!! Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
Was just diagnosed with uncomplicated diverticulitis yesterday after a couple days of eye-opening abdominal pain. I'm in general excellent health and eat a healthy high-fiber diet so maybe it's a combination of age and genetics. Your video echoed all the points my provider gave me. Thank you for a clear and informative video.
So glad the video was helpful! Glad you saw your provider to find out what was causing your pain.
I suffered with diverticular disease for 15 yrs. I ended up with Sepsis 3 times, it’s in my opinion classed as a minor ailment compared to say Chron’s. I ended up needing surgery after being left too long. When they operated they discovered my bowel had sealed over, I cannot describe the severe pain I was in. I ended up requiring a colostomy which was devastating to me at the time. 5 yrs on it was the best thing that happened, I have no pain and am not chancing having the reversal op. Consultants need to understand that it is not something they should dismiss.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Happy to hear you are pain free now.
Yes until you’ve experienced it you don’t know this kinda pain
@@carolosborne126I appreciate you sharing. May I ask what caused sepsis? And, how did you deal with this? I recently got diagnosed with diverticulitis, and they gave me an colonoscopy. But, shortly afterwards I started feeling severe pain and they did not know what caused it. They ran so many tests. Weeks later it got better. But do not want it to come back. I am wondering what’s the name of the condition so I can do research. Thanks
@@loversofanimaldid it ever come back?
@@cristianballesteros4169 no I am happy. Trying to be proactive
This was so helpful! I have diverticulitis & the dr. who helped me the E.R just gave me drugs & sent me home. He also told me it is not hereditary but 3 of my family members have it too.
Glad the video was helpful! I’m sorry for your recent trip to the ER… There is definitely evidence to suggest that genetics does play a role in diverticulitis. Here is an article from the National Library of Medicine that supports that: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4625748/
Same here with our family. Of all the precursors listed, only genetics is my my list. Having a hemi-colectomy to remove 16” of colon was the best decision I ever made.
@@roxannebernard9258 what caused the decision to remove part of your colon?
@carolosbornept, the entire year before the surgery I was in severe pain and on antibiotics for 3 weeks and off constantly. Then I’d have a flare up immediately and back on Cipro and Flagyl. The final attack landed me in the ER. My mother had it too, and her colon ruptured. Because of the peritonitis, she had to get a colostomy. I didn’t want that to happened to me. Now no pain, no problems at all. I had robotic surgery, so just 5 tiny scars. Amazing!
@@roxannebernard9258 yay! Glad you’re in no more pain!
I've been to the ER twice this month with diverticulitis. They gave me Augmentin both times. The first time I had it was in mid 2020 and I had to be hospitalized. I have an appointment to consult with a surgeon about my ongoing problems in March. 😢
Definitely food has something to do with this I am noticing, so you and I both need good luck, good luck btw!
My mother (a physician) was told for years that she was suffering from diverticulitis. Turned out that she had ovarian cancer which wasn't discovered until it was so large that it finally became noticeable on a scan.
Hope mom is doing ok. 😢
Did they see the diverticulitis from a colonoscopy?
So sorry to hear that about your mom.
Hello Cathy, thank you for the video. I had a very strange experience over the past week and a half, wanted to bring it up to hopefully answer my question as well as any readers that may be wondering. I apologize ahead of time for the length of this comment, but it has been a long week and a half, and a lot has happened.
I am a 60 year old male, very fit, great diet, exercise regularly and had none of the symptoms you described that could lead me to believe something was going on in my intestines.
On Friday, July 7th, I had my wife drive me to the ER because of severe pain in my lower right back / hip area. I had never experienced pain like this, and had no idea what it might be because two days earlier I had passed my annual physical with flying colors. I was also examined about three weeks prior to that with an ultrasound of my bladder and kidneys that was perfectly normal. So, I was not thinking kidney or kidney stones.
After about an hour in the ER waiting room, one of the triage women said she was asking a doctor if he could give me something for the pain. It was obvious how much pain I was in, and everyone at the ER was thinking kidney stones. However, after they ran a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis, it showed all organs, including my kidneys, were fine with no signs of stones.
The ER doctor then told me the scan showed diverticula on my colon, and the diagnosis was diverticulosis with no evidence of diverticulitis. I had no idea a the time, because I did not know anything about the condition, but after returning home and doing research, I started having my doubts as to why I was still in pain. This was after I was given Norco, a shot of Toradol and a Lidocaine patch, all within a two hour period, which all did absolutely nothing for my pain.
As you mentioned in this video, when pain is associated with this condition, it is in the lower LEFT abdomen. My pain was in my lower RIGHT BACK. I never had any pain in my abdomen on either side. This should have been a flag for the doctor, but he sent me home in almost as much pain as I came in with. After asking him (because he was not giving ANY advice) what I should do, he told me to "eat more spinach and broccoli", and "don't lift heavy weights".
I still had pain in my lower right side all last week (July 10th to July 14th). I also had been on a liquid diet, because my wife and I researched what to do with the condition, and as mentioned in this video, to give your system a rest, liquid diets are recommended for a few days. By Wednesday (5 days of no solid food), I had lost 4 pounds, and was not feeling any improvement with my pain. On Thursday I started slowly adding some solid food, because I was feeling worse, and didn't want to keep losing weight.
On Friday, July 14th, I woke up with more of a sharp pain in my lower back than it had been since the previous weekend. I went to an Urgent Care that has a former ER doctor on staff. After showing him all of the ER paperwork, telling him my symptoms and him examining me, he concluded the pain I had has NOTHING to do with diverticulosis, that it was on the wrong side, and that I had something wrong with my right hip. He recommended seeing an Orthopedic doctor and gave me a referral name.
Unfortunately, their first appointment wasn't until August, so I planned on calling on Monday to find someone that had an appointment in the coming week. Over the weekend, after speaking with friends of ours, we were referred to a chiropractor that had helped this friend when he had major trouble with his back. I went to my first appointment with the chiropractor this morning (Monday, July 17th), with another two (so far) appointments planned. We have a plan for treatment, and I will be getting an MRI of my hip and surrounding area to find what the actual problem is for the chiropractor to work on.
Moral of the story, just because a doctor tells you something, do not take their word automatically, especially if you know your body well enough, and you are pretty sure they have given you incorrect information.
Thanks for sharing, and YES doctors don’t always get it right! You definitely have to advocate for yourself and seek alternative opinions sometimes… I am curious what you were able to find out and how you are feeling?
@@LevelUpRN Hello again, Cathy. Thank you for replying. Unfortunately, this is Monday, July 31st, and my saga continues with no end in sight.
I had the MRI done as mentioned in my first comment, and the chiropractor's main concern (from our discussion about the results) was spinal stenosis. He saw no evidence of that, which he was happy about, because he said he could be a little more aggressive with his treatment.
He also told me the only thing he saw out of the ordinary was some bulging (2% to 3%) of my disks, which he didn't seem to be worried about. And I'm not a doctor, so I don't know if there is an acceptable limit for this. Other than that, he has no idea what the pain in my side is being caused by.
So, I wake up in the morning with what I can only describe as pressure in my right side (inside where the "love handle" area is), which will get worse as I sit to have breakfast. Within 10 to 15 minutes of sitting, it gets very uncomfortable, and then it will start to hurt, and I have to lay on my back. This is the only thing that relieves the pain, is laying down. As soon as I'm back on my feet, it all starts again.
I don't think I mentioned this in my first post, that the "love handle" area on my right side has been numb this entire time, as well. More than three weeks now, and it is still numb. It doesn't travel anywhere else, not to my leg, not to my groin, it is just the "love handle" area. I don't know if there is a specific medical term for this part of the body, but I figure "love handle" is well known and gets the point across.
This is getting very frustrating, as I had mentioned in my first post, I am a very active and fit person. Regularly workout during the week with stair climbing and hiking on weekends. Before this started, I was in the best shape I had been in in probably 15 years. My resting heart rate was actually down to 48 to 50 bpm, my blood pressure was 116 / 66, all blood (CBC) work was excellent, with my doctor telling me after my annual physical that I was "the epitome of health" just two days prior to this pain starting.
For the last three weeks, I have not done my workouts, stairs or hiking, as I have no idea what I can, or can't do. The doctors cannot tell me what this is, and if I try to do my normal exercise routine, I don't know if I'll do more damage than is already done.
So, I'm continuing with the chiropractor treatments, which spinal decompression was added to on my last visit. He has a doctor on staff two days a week, and I have an appointment to see them tomorrow.
What was it? Did you get to the bottom of it?@@marcd1981
So sorry to hear of this severe pain and the not really knowing. One suggestion I’d like to recommend is to try acupuncture. It worked for me when I had 3 herniated discs and couldn’t get out of bed. I found a Chinese acupuncturist and the rest is history. Praises!
@@marcd1981What’s your update? This is a terrible story I find myself emotionally invested in.
You are simply the best. I like your clear explanation about the diet etc. Thank you.
Very well explained, took away my anxiety & fear, thank u!
So glad it was helpful! ❤️
I was 20 when I found out I had diverticulitis….no family history, just me. No seeds, no popcorn, corn nuts…haven’t had a salad in 40 years. Lettuce doesn’t digest…stay clear, avoid the pain
I’m 22 just got diagnosed with it honestly feel like I don’t wanna live anymore with all the food I’m limited to eating it seems like Eveyone has there own thing going on I’m scared to eat anything at this point
@@rogercampos726 you'd be surprised at how fast you will adjust -- just don't eat Corn, Popcorn things that go in and come out the same way. Stay clear of seeds (especially poppy Seeds) careful with tomatoes. You can have cucumbers (seedless). It's just a life style change -- Just be conscious of what your eating and you'll be fine. Cuz trust me -- you don't want to go thru a diverticulitis attack. It's awful! You will be just fine!
Very well explanation. I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis last April 2023, and now I am experiencing the same symptoms...This probably caused when I ate a lot the previous days. I actually pooping regularly everyday but for some reason, I have again this symptom and I didn't have a good sleep last night due to pain in my lower abdomen. I should keep watching the foods that I eat every now and then. Thank you for this explanation!
So glad the video was helpful! Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for your explanation. I have been diagnosed 2 weeks ago with diverticulitis, your post definitely has the best information... nice and clean!
Glad you think so! Thanks
What were your symptoms I feel lower abdominal pain on my left side i don’t know if I have that I ve been to the ER Twice and they don’t say anything to me
I just had a colonoscopy. My diagnosis was diverticulosis. Had three small poloyps removed and I was told internal hemorrhoids. Was not told to come in for a follow up on how to handle my flair ups. Just given antispamatic meds if and when i get a flair up. I cannot tolerate that medication. Therefore I deal with up to three days of intestinal pain. During this time, my appetite tremendously decreases. I just do not want to eat. When I start feeling better, i start eating again. Only when i feel hungry. My gastro doc first suggested the FOD map diet. I still am doing this but not 100% but pretty close.
I feel like i have to do my iwn research in feeling better. After three days of feeling yucky, i can do good for about a week or so, then a flair up happens.
Not sure why this pattern . I need direction on what steps i need to take to get better.
Thank you for your well informed information. My wife just got past colon cancer including surgery but now we are dealing with acute (every 2 weeks, almost clockwork) flare ups of diverticulitis. Yes we are aware she is full of diverticulum, now we think there is one really bad one and I am researching all available scientific information I can find to address, relieve and heal it. Sadly the doctors don't know a lot about this issue. You did an excellent job of summarizing about ALL the info I have found in the last year of my search. All the best to you.
You are so welcome! Thank YOU for your incredibly kind comment. Hugs to you and your wife as you navigate medical care for her diverticulitis. ❤️
Thank you so much for an easy and well explained description of these two conditions.
Thank you, excellent explanation. I looked you up because for a couple of days I've had a dull ache on my lower right side of abdomen. I've ruled out appendicitis (no related symptoms) or hernia. I've made an appointment with our rural town clinic's RN in hopes she can lead me to a solution. The symptoms you describe for diverticulosis/diverticulitis don't sound like it could be my problem, but one never knows! My last colonoscopy was about 6 years ago and results were fine. Thanks again for your clear and concise video, much appreciated.
You are so welcome! Hope they are able to get to the bottom of what is going on.
I was diagnosed with this n 2022 September had to b hospitalized.there was blood n stool for 3 days,stomach was bloated,docs said the blood came from inner piles,was to operate etc the pain was aweful ,on many meds at the time, tramadol and gravel was give n drip etc docs never followed up with me thn in August 2023 another flare up hospitalized again only for a week.the pain affects my heart etc,this Friday as i speak am going to doc as I had another flare up n need of pain killers and antibiotics,very scary,am also going to get a colonoscopy done and a scan etc please pray for me,I prefer to get all done instead of being left n d open,the island where i live the docs r nt d best and hospital nurses etc aweful,truth b told,thnks to all who will keep me n ur prayers,plus the nurse who spoke on this,blessings
how did it go? praying....
@@ElenaLSF it's not going well as I ended bck in hospital this week. Was given 4 aspirins and Omeprazole for d stomach and tramadol and gravel n a drip thn after test of ecg and blood I was free to come home was there for four days n pain,please keep praying for me as I need it very much and I live alone,thank you
@@jazzluv6431 Sorry to hear that:(( I take fiber daily suppl. with the orange taste and so far it works for me, before was twice in ER...it looks like careful diet is the key...keep praying for your relief!!
@@ElenaLSF thank you shall do that this week and let you know which fibre tabs I got,thanks a million
Fantastic and very informative explanation. I’m currently having severe pain in my lower left abdomen and have an appointment with a gastric doctor on Tuesday. Fingers crossed I make it through the holiday weekend.
Thank you for your kind comment. I hope all goes well with your appointment and you feel better soon!!
Go to the emergency room. I was there yesterday and got diagnosed but go pain meds and abx. It's so painful
What was the outcome of your appointment with the gastric doctor? I been going to the ER for the last two days with server left lower abdomen pain.
My first episode of diverticulitis was caused by eat a large bag of roasted almonds 24 hours prior and not having had enough liquids!!! I will never eat any nuts or seeds again, nut butters might be okay.
I can certainly understand your caution for sure!
I guess moderation is a good thing too 😊
I was diagnosed with I was with gastric diverticulum, and for the past 4 days I’ve been experiencing pain on my right side of my upper belly along with a lot of pain on the right side of my back. The pain has been constant and never leaves. When the doc at the ER told me my diagnosis she just told me to follow up with my primary care doctor. Along with the horrible pain I’ve been experiencing I haven’t pooped in close to a week, and I have barely passed any gas. I am in so much pain and don’t know what to do bc the doctors don’t seem to be helping me. 😢
I had a similar experience and finally found cbd oil ….it was miraculous.
I have had diverticulitis several times over the years, I've been treated with Levaquin and it clears up. Now a doctor argued with me saying I have colitis, I was I
Hospitalized for diverticulitis, I think I'm right
As a student nurse from Zambia ... Very knowledgeable explanation
Glad it was helpful! Feel free to share a link to our channel with your classmates and friends in nursing school.
Thank you. You are great. I am having an attack right now. Finished antibiotics and on clear liquids. So painful. I had colon resection surgery in 2013, and hope that i heal this time, soon.
I hope you heal quickly too. Thank you for watching.
This video was so helpful. I was just diagnosed with diverticulosis. As you mentioned, my doctor advised a high fiber diet and a fiber supplement. In doing research on different foods that will help, I realize that I eat most of them. I just need to eat more. Also, to increase my water intake. A work in progress!
Pleeeeeease just have a LOOK at the Carnivore diet. You just might be getting the wrong info about fibre.
Dr Ken Berry and Dr Paul Mason and Dr Anthony Chaffee good Doctors for this info :-)
Does diverticulitis cause diarrhea? You explain things so down to earth, it's refreshing!
Thank you for your kind comment! Diverticulitis can cause diarrhea is some people, and constipation in others.
This is an excellent presentation and explains everything clearly in layman's terms. Thank you very much.
You're very welcome! So glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for explaining the difference between the two. I just had a colonoscopy and was told I have Diverticulosis and I am relieved it’s not Diverticulitis which is harder to manage.
For sure! Glad I was able to help you understand the difference. ❤️
Thank you. Im aftraid of blockages. Thank you for your clear video.
Thanks for the clear delivery. Well said and dijested.
WOW...Great information. I just had an endoscopy and colonoscopy a week ago and was told I have diverticulosis. So this video was very helpful. TFS Be Blessed
So glad it was helpful!! Thank you for watching!
Home from hospital had drip uncomplicated....this is a very well explained explanation thanks so much fantastic bless you 👍😍
You're so very welcome! So happy it was of help.
You explained that very well . Thank you
Great and clear explanation... keep going
Very good advise I had had DVI for years just having a flair up soup now for the next day or two x
I've had diverticulitis twice 10 years apart at age 34 and then now at 44, both times it appeared as blood in the stool, almost needed a blood transfusion both times, I wouldn't wish that nasty colonoscopy prep on my worst enemy 🤦🤦🤦
I went to see the provider because when I lay on the left side there is pain right there, on the left, below the lower edge of the rib. He ordered tests, but I think the wrong ones. I’m doing my own research and learning more and more…my own diagnostic is possible diverticulitis. Today, after 2 gallons of water, still constipated. Will have Dulcolax for now
My stepmom had diverticulosis. She had an ultra healthy lifestyle & still got sick on occasion.
That can happen… and is super frustrating for sure! Certain risk factors are out of our control…
I diagnosed Diverticulosis two weeks ago 63 years old female . I stopped meat etc in the morning empty stomach one spoon organic extra virgin olive oil after half hour breakfast white bread and omolette with oilive oil later banana lots water no tea no milk lunch chicken with potatoes and carrots and pomegranate best food for stomach.
Thank you so much Igor the information. It really helped me. Can you give more information on Diverticulosis? Thanks
You are welcome! Diverticulosis is the the presence of small pouches off the intestine… they typically don’t cause any issues and don’t lead to diverticulitis for most people.
I’ve had extreme pain in the lower left side of my abdominal, but it seems like for 30 minutes, and only once or twice a year! I’m 78 and doctors at the VA can’t seem to figure it out! Do I have diverticulosis?
This only started being a problem after the age of 60.
Thank you! Best informative video by far.
You're welcome!
I had this. Drinking ginger tea (boiling raw pilled ginger reduced the pain on me)
My symptoms were different than those you mentioned. I've had 3 attacks and at least know now the symptoms and to get to doc or ER right away.
Glad you are able to recognize the symptoms and get help right away when you experience them!
Great video. Thank you for your expertise!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it is very much appriciated.
Very welcome!
Excellent. Really appreciate the detailed explanation.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching.
Thank you exclamation great. I would like to know about food and drinks that can make well. I have been sick for twenty years had hundreds off test nothing doing. I feel I was give the wrong diagnosis. Thank you.😊
Great clarity in explanation . Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
Thank you. That was succinct and very informative.
So glad it was helpful!
And here i am at 42 with diverticulosis and 4 episodes of diverticulitis. They want to do surgery but i cant take the time off nursing school right now. But let me tell u it's super painful
How did you find out they wanted to do surgery?
@@benitawinbush4370 they told me. I had too many flare ups in a very short amount of time
How are you feeling? And how’s nursing school?
I had too many diverticulitis flare ups in too close of a time frame. Nursing school is going well. Graduation is aug 1
Thank you it was very helpful Could you talk about hypothyroid symptoms even with normal T4 blood levels
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You’re welcome 😊
Perfect answers to all my questions. Thank you!
So happy to help! Thanks for watching!
I love this lady so true
So happy to help!
Excellent explanation you're star 🌟 . Many thanks 😊
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your clear explanation!
You are welcome! Thank you for watching.
Thank you for posting this very informative video. 👏💯
You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge...I recently experienced diverticulitis with severe pain and fever...
A few months ago I was found unconscious at home and my wife explained to the Dr. and nurses that I had my pituitary removed and needed massive doses of hydrocortisone but the hospital knew better and diagnosed me with diverticulitis and proceeded to nuke my gut biom and I was so sick All I could do was to go diarrhea all day until I had a relapse and was taken to a larger hospital and realized we were telling the truth I got my meds and left asap
Amazing discourse on diverticulitis. I am a yoga coach. Couple of days ago a client with diverticulitis joined me. After two sessions his abdominal uneasiness has subsided.I was so embarassed...how to give a reliable diet to him. But your video gave me a decisive diet. You are a goddess❤ not a nurse.😊 You speak very legibly. 🎉
You are so kind! So glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
Thanks great information. I was diagnosed with mild diverticulosis after my colonoscopy, age 61. I was in shock. I eat healthy meals, eat high-fiber foods, don't smoke or eat red meat, exercise daily, and hike up high-altitude peaks all year around. I have regular BM daily. How did I get diverticulosis? It could be age stress, or wine & cocktails. How can I prevent diverticulitis?
Sometimes it is just genetics… Sounds like your lifestyle is super healthy, so definitely keep that up. Also as I mentioned, MOST people don’t have symptoms with diverticulosis. So hopefully you’ll never experience that!
I also have taken good care with my diet and get exercise, so was also shocked at my diverticulosis diagnosis a couple days ago after my colon! I’m 73. Hadn’t had a colonoscopy for 12 years. At that time things were fine. Geez!
❤Very helpful information delivered in such a professional and easy to understand format! understand understand understand
So happy it was helpful and thank you SO much for your incredibly kind comment.
I've had around a dozen infections but if i eat raw garlic everyday then i dont have any problems.
Thanks very much for information . From Guyana
Thank you so much brilliant explanation.
You are welcome! Thank you for your kind comment!
Had to go to ER earlier this week. Was painful for about a week and decided this isn’t going away. Had NO idea I have diverticulitis. Not pleasant.
Thank you for this video. Just found out recently I have diverticulosis at age 37. Whenever I eat nuts (more then 15) particularly the next day I will have really bad lower abdominal pain. Then I will have diarrhea as well. If I take pepto bismol it goes away. I find that really helps. I try jut not to eat that many nuts. I know the after affect. But....is the nut eating related to my diverticulosis by chance? I think pretty much that is only thing that doesn't agree with me.
It could be related to your diverticulosis, but it could also be due to the high fat and/or high fiber content of the nuts… or simply a food intolerance. The good news is that you have clearly correlated your pain and diarrhea with nuts, and are smart to avoid eating too many!
@@LevelUpRN Thank you for your response. Much appreciated. Yes, luckily I know the cause and can control it.
Try the Carnivore Diet, to heal your digestive system. Dr Ken Berry and Kent Carnivore are good places to start. Good luck.
Very informative, thank you!
Thank you!
I’m a 22y M just got diagnosed with this I had no idea this was a thing I see all these things on what to avoid and what I can but everything seems so damn different I’m sad I’m lost & confused I just want to end it like literally end it I don’t know what to do I’m scared to eat I’m scared to consume food now
Ur a such a cool and knowledgeable person.. god bless..
I have cysts in all my organs and a necrotic pancreas end. No one has suggested any further action. What should I do to get help! I am 78 years old.
Fantastic explanation , thank you
You are welcome!
Very important
For sure!
They found one diverticulum so I’m here to educate myself. Time to change my diet so it won’t turn into something else.
Thank you, that was easy to understand.
Thank you and you were very helpful, thanks!!!🎉😊❤
I have severe pain only for 5 minutes 2 to 3 months early morning, during the day sometimes it pains in my abdomen. Doctors said it is Gastritis but I think it is something else. I have done my colonoscopy and endoscopy too.
Brilliant explanation 🏴
Thank you so much!
I was diagnosed with diverticulosis in my 20s.
Experienced something today in the lower left abdomen in my back. Severe pain and idk if it's diverticulitis or kidney stone. I should probably to get seen.
Definitely a good idea to get it checked out! Let me know what you find out.
Same, glad I'm not alone
Wow very knowledgeable thank you
So glad it was helpful!
Thank you
You are too cool to be a nurse. Great video ❤
I’m thinking I’m going through this right now. A year ago I went on a weight loss program called optavia.
I lost 130 pounds in one year I got off the program May 2023. I still needed to lose 40 more pounds so I started doing the carnivore diet. I’ve been doing that for three months now only eating beef butter bacon and eggs , a couple of days ago I had pain in my lower left side that radiated down my leg and my back on the same side. I’ve never experienced this kind of pain during the time the pain was happening. I had diarrhea something terrible today actually just now I just went through this again, the pain has subsided now the diarrhea has slowed down.
I am a smoker and trying to quit that awful have it to so I’m sure this is playing a big part as well as all the red meat I’ve been eating. Before I started the carnivore diet, I very rarely eat any red meat or for that matter I hardly ever eat red meat, my whole life. I’m thinking I have what you are explaining thank you for this video. I have another flareup. I must go see my doctor, but I’m gonna lay off the meat and only drink fluids the next couple of days and then start eating veggies.
I’m not constipated. I just have horrible explosion diarrhea. . Sorry for being so graphic.
Thank you so much i understand a lot from you.
Happy to hear!
Thank you for sharing
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hey doc, thinking of inquiring about Ozempic to lose some weight. I have Diverticulitis but have managed it with diet and haven’t had a bad flare up in well over a year and a half. Would you recommend Ozempic for a patient like myself? I’m about 80 pounds overweight. My last flare up happened after eating 2 handfuls of pistachios. Since then very few small flare ups. Thoughts? Thanks!