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...
Hi I've had another flare up just got off of cipro an metro it has been 4 days since no pills but left side seams like its ready to flare up again what else should I try to stop it from flaring up
MaryContrary
Try a mostly liquid diet for at least a couple of days. Soft things like ice cream and pudding. No bulk. Take some vitamin C too. Just don't drink any fruit juice--too much bulk in it. I take aloe vera instead of fruit with bulk. Make sure everything is soft!
Midget
Thank you Mary aloe vera ? Is that like a vitamin c pill I've never heard of that
MaryContrary
It is from a plant that is 100% vitamin C but it is easy on the digestion. I start taking 3 @3 times a day and ease off after a couple of days. It calms the gut. In the vitamin section at walmart.
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