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I also was diagnosed with diverticulosis, in addition to all the other things mentioned and it is scary... My mind is definitely a dangerous thing! LOL B/c when I start cramping or bleeding (from my hem.) - I worry about diverticulitis. I think "worry" is the keyword. All the scientific reports say it's not just your brain and serotonin/it's also in your "gut", i.e.stress/worry = IBS attack. Like you, I had a friend with an perforated bowel and it is a miracle she lived + I have a friend with diverticulitis. I'm trying to change my "stinkin' thinkin'" to remember, just because it was them, it's not me and not to panic with the symptoms. I used to have primarily IBS-D, but now it's more "C" and I think I'd go back to the "D"... these cramps can last for days and days... BUT, I did find eating Heather's diet of basically SF helps TREMENDOUSLY for the "D" - I've lived on bagels, applesauce and bananas and it worked!
You will get better... I'll be praying...

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