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4pm explosion!

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chris96019
chris96019

Diagnosed with diverticulitis a few years ago, following a colonoscopy. Prior to that, I was being treated for IBS. I have good days and bad.  I get bloating and diarrhoea / constipation as my normal symptoms. What seems to be worse is, during a bad spell (last few weeks) I have to run to the loo around 4 pm every day, which can be difficult and embarrassing. I feel generally tired and uncomfortable. Advice please! Thanks

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  • vera08268
    vera08268 chris96019

    Posted

    Hello Chris. Sorry to hear of your problems. Im wondering what kind of diet(if any you may be on? Could it have become a nervous problem and that you are expecting this to happen each day?  Vera
    • chris96019
      chris96019 vera08268

      Posted

      I am not on any special diet as such Vera. I have kept food diaries and tried to identify anything that may be a problem, but there seems to be no pattern. My only advice from gp was to avoid tomato seeds!
  • alexandra62000
    alexandra62000 chris96019

    Posted

    At least until you feel better avoid anything with pips, seeds, skins or Spicy food. Stop eating tomatoes, grapes, beans, peas, seeded bread, nuts. You can eat apples, peeled, melon, cauliflower, cabbage, root veg. This worked for me, however people vary, but it's worth a try.
  • valerie38974
    valerie38974 chris96019

    Posted

    Is it possible that you have IBS and diverticular disease as well?  If so medication from your GP might be helpful.
    • chris96019
      chris96019 valerie38974

      Posted

      I have had meds for IBS in the past, which didn't help. That is why I then had the colonoscopy and diverticular disease was diagnosed. I suppose a year or so on, I could have both! Thanks for your reply.
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