Diverticulitis Support Group
Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, in particular the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches on the outside of the colon. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamed. Diverticulitis most often affects middle-aged and elderly persons, though it can strike younger patients as...
I had an extremely painful first attack and took first round of antibiotics but three weeks later I had low fever and the runs so I went to the GI. He said I was still tender so he was putting me on stronger antibiotics! Though he did say it was up to me as some studies say antibiotics may not be the best treatment for a minor flare. Fever disappeared that day and the labs came back with no elevated WBC. I dont want to take more antibiotics if I dont have to. I see people have second attacks within a month but does anyone take multiple antibiotics twice.
It does not sound lke that is your problem. It sounds to me like you are not eating to allow your colon to heal after your attack.
Please start out with a clear liquid diet for a few days then SLOWLY start on low fiber foods. If your abdoman starts to hurt again-------please go back to clear liquids.
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.
Good luck
gem111
If you are still having pain, especially if it gets worse, take them.
See how you feel after a few hours with just liquids. I think you should feel better really soon.