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Diverticula flare up

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amanda35962
amanda35962

Got told i have this diverticulitis in feb was hospitalized for a week im 44 think im having a flare up what do i do 😕

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  • Guest
    Guest amanda35962

    Posted

    Have nothing but fluids for 48 hours.  If the pain does not ease or worsens, get to a doctor.  If it does ease, then switch to a bland diet with as low fibre as possible for a week or two.  Things like mash, steamed fish, scrambled eggs, yogurt - there are plenty of posts here to advise you.  Then slowly introduce small amounts of soluble fibre back into your diet ie home made blended soup, well cooked carrots, canned green beans (not insoluble).  It can take a few weeks before you feel more like normal.  But if in doubt - doctor!
    • amanda35962
      amanda35962 Guest

      Posted

      Thank you felinia great to find this forum ☺
    • amanda35962
      amanda35962

      Posted

      What do you take for the pain my doctor is closed is there anything i can take before it gets worse
    • Guest
      Guest amanda35962

      Posted

      I take Paracetemol or use a heat pad.  But if you are UK based like me, that won't be a good idea as it's far too hot here at present.  But don't take aspirin or Ibuprofen as they can cause bleeding.

  • lorid
    lorid amanda35962

    Posted

    Start liquid diet and call your doctor......I'm just finishing up antibiotics and am just barely on food now.

    • amanda35962
      amanda35962 lorid

      Posted

      Lorid all im having is liquid thank you for responding ☺
  • violeta12345678
    violeta12345678 amanda35962

    Posted

    Plus for me it worked drinking ensure, Juven, aloe Vera juice, kefir, fresh ginger tea, chicken broth ( just boil chicken and water and drink the broth), Gatorade, peppermint tea, coconut water, slippery elm, 2 probiotics two hours after the antibiotics....
    • amanda35962
      amanda35962 violeta12345678

      Posted

      Where do i get ensureand can you take with flare up cant go to toilet either even do i want to any suggestions😣

    • vickie47128
      vickie47128 amanda35962

      Posted

      I’m not sure bout ensure, my dietitian said no way should I do ensure till healed, made me feel worse, but everyone is diff. 
  • allyson46027
    allyson46027 amanda35962

    Posted

    Hi Amanda

    Do you have a fever ? If you do its a sign of infection and you will need antibiotics.

    I have just had a flare and although i didnt have a fever my doctor still gave them to me. You also need to eat bland food to give your colon chance to heal.

    If you have any questions give me a shout. Get well soon xxx

    • amanda35962
      amanda35962 allyson46027

      Posted

      Thanks allyson no fever when i was sick in feb i had no fever either it just took me of my feet is it an infection if i cant go toliet r just im blocked badly 😕

    • allyson46027
      allyson46027 amanda35962

      Posted

      Hi Amanda

      Im not sure i always have problems stopping going to the toilet.

      If you bend forward whilst sat on the toilet ive heard that helps...but DONT strain as this will hurt the colon more.

      You could get a blood test to check your inflammatory markers... are you in pain ? Where is it ? Im just wondering if its just a case of constipation ?

      A xx

    • amanda35962
      amanda35962 allyson46027

      Posted

      I will try that thanks pain left side lower stomach not very bad at the moment but yesterday i was bad
    • vickie47128
      vickie47128 amanda35962

      Posted

      I took magnesium citrate, vitamin C(sodium ascorbate) or MOM, to get relief. Also Aloe Vera Juice daily. Drink peppermint tea also. Hope you find relief 🙏

    • greg80227
      greg80227 amanda35962

      Posted

      I get blockage occasionally and don't eat anything until I have a bowel movement. I gave in to a craving 3 days ago, 'cherries' and am now blocked; I usually have broth and saltine crackers during this time to avoid nausea, pain and chills. It usually passes within a day or two.

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