You might be gluten intolerant

Hi Diane,
From what you have posted, I am thinking you are NOT on a clear liquid diet. A clear liquid diet is just as important as the antibiotics.

Please follow the Mayo Clinic's diet and the pain will go away.
Only eat fiber when you are not having an attack. If the pain doesn't go away when you are on antibiotics plus the liquid diet in a day or so, go to ER or DR.

You will find lots of good information on the Mayo Clinics web site.


This diet comes from the Mayo Clinic

A diverticulitis diet gives your digestive tract a chance to rest while your doctor treats your diverticulitis.
By limiting yourself to clear liquids and slowly adding low-fiber foods to your diet, your digestive tract has time to heal.
Diverticulitis diet during an attack
During an attack of diverticulitis, your doctor may recommend diverticulitis treatments.

Your doctor may also recommend that you stick to a clear liquid diet for two or three days, or until the pain goes away.

Foods and beverages allowed on a clear liquid diet include: Broth, Clear soda, Fruit juices without pulp, Ice chips, Ice pops without bits of fruit or fruit pulp, Plain gelatin, Plain water, Tea or coffee without cream.
Diverticulitis diet once signs and symptoms begin to resolve
As you start feeling better, your doctor will recommend that you SLOWLY introduce low-fiber foods.
Low-fiber foods include: Canned fruits, Desserts without seeds or nuts, Eggs, Enriched white bread, Fruit juice with little or no pulp, Low-fiber cereals, Milk, Yogurt or cheese without seeds or nuts, Smooth peanut butter, Tender meat, poultry and fish,White rice or plain pasta, noodles or macaroni, Well-cooked vegetables without seeds or skins.

You may need this low fiber diet for 2-4 weeks or more before VERY slowly starting back on the fiber foods.

Too much food can also cause a good amount of pain. Eat small meals for awhile, about the size of half of a sandwich.

I hope you feel better soon!!!!

My doctor didn't tell me anything about diet or what to expect. i found out the hard way and lived on soup for weeks. the nausea and bloating were horrible and my bowel function is still not back to normal.
the Flagyl made me horribly nauseous and I finally stopped it after 5 days. I finished the Cipro.
I am trying the activia challenge to see if things turn around. I know Ive lost weight, but my stomach is so bloated you would never know it.

Met with GP. No gluten intolerance. I was told NOT to go on a clear liquid diet because I am diabetic. I am eating low fiber right now, as suggested by the ER doc and my doc I was told that if the antibiotics don't help, the next step would be surgery. I am not a fan of a surgery that can cause additional problems. I have now been in pain for 2 weeks. I felt relief for half a day and then it started all over again. I am going to call a specialist next week. I am so short on patience with this. I have less than 3 weeks to finish getting my deceased mom's house ready to be sold and this pain is getting in the way :P

Diane, very sorry for your loss. Hoping your pain goes away quickly and you can avoid this kind of added stress! Hang in there, ask for help, etc.

Diane- the best thing that helped me now has been a probiotic by Natren-Called Healthy Trinity and I also take Bifido Factor for the large intestine, they also have one for the small intestine too. If you call them call and speak with Carolyn 8009923323 ext2161 and tell her Karen Fulmer referred you. I did cut my seeds out and only eat organic food when I can. Try and stay on a bland diet- baked chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans things like that- NO FAST FOOD. Maybe try not to eat salads right away- Also keep a food diary!!!! This helped me know what foods I could not tolerate! Hope some of this helps.