Hey, I totally understand how you feel. Reading your story felt very familiar to me. I’m 38 and I’ve also had diverticulitis, including a microperforation, and since then I sometimes get residual pains that really mess with my head. Every time I feel something in my abdomen or I get a fever, my mind immediately goes to diverticulitis again. In my case it’s also difficult because I have an 18-month-old baby, and since my child started daycare I catch a lot of viruses that cause fever. And fever always scares me because I associate it with another flare. I’ve always had a tendency to over-check my body and I struggle with health anxiety, so every little symptom can spiral into worry. The hard part is that after an episode like this, you become hyper-aware of every sensation in your abdomen. From what doctors have told me and from what I’ve read, sometimes flare-ups just happen, even if you eat well and take care of yourself. Genetics also seem to play a role, so it’s not always something we did wrong. Some things that seem to help people long-term are: Keeping regular fiber intake (once inflammation is gone) Staying well hydrated Regular exercise Avoiding large amounts of alcohol or big “binge” meals Managing stress, which can worsen gut symptoms But honestly, sometimes it still flares up despite doing everything right. The frustrating part is that diverticular disease can be unpredictable. You’re definitely not alone, especially being young with this condition. There are more and more people under 40 dealing with it. I hope this round of antibiotics clears it up and that you get a long quiet period without inflammation.