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...

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Alovera juice and buttermilk

spencermm
spencermm
Anyone heard that consuming these 2 products is good for our colons?
Thanks,
Spencer
pinkboots
pinkboots
I have personally used aloe vera. I learned about it AFTER my colon resection and used it post-surg to reduce any inflammation. I do think it was worthwhile.

Just a few days ago I have felt the "twinges of pain" similar to what I felt shortly before a "flare" and so I went and bought some aloe vera juice - hoping that it will keep me out of the hospital.

Note: I had 15" of my colon (sigmoid) removed, but the remainder of my colon still has the diverticuli pockets - so, I am still subject to diverticulitis. I am praying that it stays in "check" and I will not have to be hospitalized or have surgery again.

I would say that aloe does "calm" your guts and helps with inflammation.

Initially I bought it at GNC, but then I found some at Walmart (I get the berry flavored) and it is less expensive.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Check for drug interactions because Aloe interacts with a lot of medications.