Diverticulitis attack.

Hi Beth, sorry tof hear of your problems. The anti biotics should do the trick but be careful with your diet for the weeks ahead. Avoid seeds, nuts, tomato pips and high fibre. Above all else, avoid cheese.

Hi Beth , it is diet related, believe me

Once again asking for advice on this great forum. Seem to have gone backwards yesterday and today. Frequency, not diarrhoea though.  and nausea back. I had been feeling so much better too. Is it normal to have a setback like this? Replies appreciated. 

Hi Beth, yes, it is common to have setbacks. Sometimes during the healing stage, something you've eaten or drunk (even things that don't normally cause problems), can cause trouble. It's like having a bad cut and you knock the scab off. I hope you recover soon.

Not sure where to put this. Just thought I would let everyone know I'm feeling much better. It took 7 weeks for this to happen! Bowel much more normal now, and back to a normal diet , being careful what I'm eating though. What I have learned about this is that doctors don't know much about it! There is so much  conflicting information . These forums give you more information than any doctor. Thank you to everyone for your help. Now I'm worried about getting it again. I don't really think there's a lot I can do about that, as I was doing all the right things before. Maybe a bit of diet modification. Hope everyone is well. 

Hi everyone. Need help. I'm about 8 weeks down the track from acute diverticulitis attack. 7 days in hospital. Have been making a slow but steady recovery. Bm's reasonably normal. Have been eating reasonably normally but being careful. Yesterday I had mashed veg and beans and last night had glass of Metamucil  (think its fibogel in U.S. ) to keep the fibre up.i have found on the odd occasion that i use I it that it doesn't really agree with me, but I thought I would try it again because I heard it was useful. Today I have felt unwell with a bit of pain and frequency again. Feel like I did when I came out of hospital, but not quite so bad. Could this be a setback because of too much fibre? I am so disappointed, I was doing so well. Terrified now it's coming back. Any help appreciated. 

Hi Beth,

So sorry you are having trouble again.  It is Metamucil here in the US.  I can't take it - causes too much gas and bloating.  I take 2 Fiber Con tablets.  It could be that if you weren't used to taking the metamucil, it didn't agree with you thus causing the pain and frequency.  Or was too much  - I know you need to start with a small amount and build up.  I'd try not taking it again and see if that clears up the problem - then you will know that is what it was.  There are many other types of fiber supplements that are not as hard on your system.  Or else use a lesser amount of the metamucil and build up.  Don't panic - remember stress causes its own set of problems! (easier said than done, I know).  Best to you - keep us informed.

There are other fiber supplements that may work better for you.  Get the ones that are soluble fiber - or if you can find them there - try the fiber one tablets.  I take two with a glass of water and they seem to help..  I am struggling now with acid reflux - seems like one thing gets better and something else pops up.  Really do not want to take more meds!!