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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Newly diagnosed with diverticulitis

koftheheart
koftheheart
Hi everyone-I was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis 6 mo ago,when I had sever abdominal pain, fever, nausea and went to the ER. After being admitted they did a colonoscopy and CT Scan to confirm the diagnosis. I just had another attack-ugh!! I don't know what to do to keep this at bay. I don't eat red meat or dairy since my husband had his third heart attack. I by organic foods as much as I can. I do drink lots of water throughout the day, no sodas, don't smoke., love salads so I do eat fiber- take a lot of supplements and herbs. I also have irritable bowel so my stools have never been formed. I do take a good probiotic and this has helped. I thought I was doing good then WHAM!!. Everyone says how did you get this-you are the most healthy person I know. I don't have an answer. I now will remove nuts out of my diet, and see if that helps. This is a horrible thing to have-I am hoping if anyone has any advice!
belindac
belindac
I only had one major attack before surgery, but from reading here the best thing to do at the first sign of an impending attack is to go on a liquid diet and then follow the Mayo Clinic diet recommended for diverticulitis. I was afraid to eat nuts or corn for a quite awhile after my resection, but now two years later I have absolutely no diet restrictions. I feel awful for those who suffer repeated attacks. I thought I was eating clean and healthy also! Here is the link to the Mayo diet recommendation:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/diverticulitis-diet/art-20048499
gem111
gem111
I absolutely agree with belindac. Mayo diet is the way to go. Also eat small portions as if you eat to much at a time, it can cause pain.

I eat everything,although the last couple of years, I need to be careful of Broccoli, lettuce and the insoluble fibers. I eat some, but way less than I used to.

Believe it or not, I firmly believe my worst enemy is in regards to triggering an attack is stress. It has happened so many times, I am convinced.
Good luck