Watch for trigger foods. Stress plays a huge part in the pain. If you think you have an infection, it is very important to go to the dr and get antibiotics for it.
Do you eat yogurt? It is good and if you don't like plain, there are many flavors to choose from. Drink as much as you an and try to avoid too much sugar. I first noticed my gut pain at 26. Age means nothing even if they tell you it does. I had a friend who was about 12 and had it.
I am at a point now that I try to limit trigger foods and eat most anything. I'm not on any meds for it and only use antibiotics when absolutely needed. Aloe Vera capsles help sooth the stomach and gut. I use them if I feel anything coming on.
Any other questions, feel free to ask.
Take care
Mary

I came across this on Facebook-called Pain Free Foods Support Group. They also have a website:www.diverticulitispainfreefoods.com They use a combined way of eating and you can’t eat certain foods with other. I ordered the book and started the plan. I also kept a food journal for sometime at first to see what is causing my flare-ups. Believe me its a different way of eating. After a while I went vegan (mu hubby actually suggested it) I thought it would be difficult but I get a lot of recipes off Pinterest . I also take a Probiotics, D3, Multi, Udo’s oil 3-6-9, Turmeric, Magnesium, K2, COQ10, a greens powder, slippery elm, before I eat at every meal. I feel great now, it took some time like I said to figure it out, but NO SURGERY for me. And those antibiotics, I tell the hospital I’m allergic to them (they are awful). I take oil of oregano, some people take GSE (grapefruit seed extract) during a flare-up. Get the book it tells you everything and the Facebook site is awesome and you can get some great support and answers. Its explained in the book, we are different then normal people and will have this disease for life, so try it what have you got to lose- Good luck!

I downloaded a diet book that may help you if you'd like it. Let me know and I'll email it to you.