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...
Hey guys. I'm a 22 year old man and I recently was diagnosed. I am trying to learn to live with it but I can't seem to find any right food. Any help will be welcomed.
Everybody seems to be different with what they say causes their attacks.
Some have a problem with fiber foods such as raw veggies like broccoli and kale,
irritating the colon. some say seeds and nuts. Some eat everything.
I have proven over and over to myself that stress is what causes me to have an attack.
When you have an attack this is the diet to use.
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
One problem is that I've been feeling very sluggish in the afternoons/early evenings, even when I get enough sleep and protein. Is this common? Have others noticed this as well? I did loose about 10 lbs during hospital stay however the sluggishness is new this week.
I wouldn't try quinoa. I'm working with a registered dietician and that is on the list NOT recommended. I'm pleased in a way to find out I'm not the only one who finds it hard to get any sort of balanced diet going without having cramps and/or loose stools. I, too, have had that "pinching" you were referring to. I am losing too much weight, so I have to speak with the gastro dr. I will be seeing next week. Are you losing weight too?
Yorkiegirl