Complicated Diverticulosis?

Posted By Lauren on November 21, 1998 at 10:08:53:







I'm a 33 year old female with a history of peptic ulcer (age 16),
clostridium deficil (age 25), and, currently, proctitis, with
confirmed blood in the stool (although my doctor is still performing
tests).  My symptoms have suggested to him that I might have
"complicated diverticulosis" -- rare for someone my age from all
I've read.  My symptoms are as follows:  lower left quadrant
tenderness, severe constipation with intermittent watery diarrhea,
bloody mucous - coating hard, small, pellet-like stool (or
ribbon-like when it's softer).  I'm currently using Rowana enemas
and waiting for the results of my CBC and sedimentation rate, and
for the swelling in my rectum to subside before further tests are
run.  What should I expect if, indeed, I have "complicated diverticulosis"?
and are there any other possible diagnoses?  {I should note that
I have peripheral nerve damage, caused by an L5-S1 intervertebral
disc herniation, which affected my bowel and bladder function.  I
have control of my bowels, as long as they are solid, and perform
ISC to empty my bladder.}
Many thanks!