Diet for diverticular disease ibs and gastroparesis
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I am a 70 year old female with ibs c diagnosed around 7 years ago, diverticular disease found after a colonoscopy earlier in 2017 and am now awaiting a abdominal scan and upper endoscopy as the consultant thinks I might have a motility disorder lazy stomach he called it. I have been suffering bloating back pain( all over back)slight burping and indigestion but no heartburn.I also suffer from anxiety and have had lots of stress during the last few months, which of course may be contributing to the pain etc. Life is pretty miserable for both me and my husband. Both of my daughters think I should be taking tablets for the anxiety, I am not keen. My question is after looking at the diet for slow stomach emptying which seems to be low fibre I am concerned because the diverticular needs a higher fibre. Is there anyone who is dealing with a diet for both conditions. I dread getting constipation a gain.I take a fibre supplement but have read it is not advised for gastroparesis. I realise I have not been diagnosed yet but just trying to prepare if that is my diagnosis. Thanks.
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pippa58442 libralady13
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I also have anxiety but I take nothing for it because I think anti anxiety meds would cause more problems that it would solve for me.
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Thank you so much for your reply. I have the scan on 9th Jan but do not have an appointment for the camera test as yet. It is my fault really as I had one for early December but because of my anxiety my husband cancelled it. I was up all night freaking out. Stupid I know wish I had gone. Now I have to wait. The last year has been nothing but tests for myself and husband. Really feel I can't take any more tests. I tend to agree with you about anxiety meds. They seems to have a lot of side effects and can sometimes not be suitable if you have other conditions.
You are probably right about waiting I just don't know if I am eating things that I shouldn't Do you have gastroparesis if so what symptoms do you get if you don't mind me asking. I feel like my life is on hold. On the 6th December my husband had a funny turn which they thought at the hospital might be a TIA or mini stroke. The consultant stroke doctor thinks now it was a migraine. He had a neck scan which was fine and is waiting for the MRI result to confirm or otherwise but does not see the consultant until 19th Jan. He has not been allowed to drive for 4 week as a precaution and I don't drive so have been doing online shopping and just short trips on the bus which is not a good service. We moved 18 months ago from London to NW England so have been spoilt where buses and trains are concerned. We have had to reply on family to take my husband for hospital appointments etc. What with me having heart scans us both colonoscopies and my husband a cancer scare never mind all routine clinic appointments it is no wonder I am anxious all the time. Sorry to bore you with all the details.
pippa58442 libralady13
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To find out about food triggers, try a food diary to see if you are reacting to anything.
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Thank you so much. I spent all last doing deep breathing and relaxation exercises and still only managed a couple of hours sleep. I hope to get a better night this evening although I don't generally sleep that well. I have used the mindful videos but I will look at the hypnosis you mention. I too wish you and good 2018!
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