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Diarrhoea

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amanda311265
amanda311265

My Mum has moderate stage Alzheimers and has also just been diagnosed with diverticulitus. She has diarrhoea most days and now constantly wears disposable pants as she cannot get to the tolet on time.

Now I know she hould be eating a high fibre diet but her appetite is really bad. She has porridge every day and a few veggies.

Is there anything the doctor can give her like a low dose diocalm?

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  • Guest
    Guest amanda311265

    Posted

    Hi there,so sorry to hear about your mum,you could try Fybogel twice a day morning and night,its a bulking agent and its been a life saver for me.Hope things improve.
  • Guest
    Guest amanda311265

    Posted

    No it helps with diahrroea aswell,it regulates the system,might be aswell introducing it slowly over a few days .Hope it helps your mum.
  • BA21_3RU
    BA21_3RU amanda311265

    Posted

    Porridge goes staight though me and high fibre is not good when you have diticulitis and a no no when you have diarrhoea try more plain food
    • Guest
      Guest BA21_3RU

      Posted

      I had diarrhoea almost constantly and my GP prescribed Fybogel and it cleared it up within about 5 days and i still take it,so it does work for some.
  • linda822
    linda822 amanda311265

    Posted

    No high fiber diet until diverticulitis is completely resolved. I had to do a low fiber diet for a few weeks per my doctors instruction and I agree with her since I am now feeling like myself again 6 weeks after I was diagnosed.
  • jean19778
    jean19778 amanda311265

    Posted

    Sorry to hear about your mum I agree with Yvonne I take Fybogel and it helps me I wouldn't be without it I hope your mum feels better real soon xx

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