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Diverticulitus

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trittiem6799
trittiem6799

Hello, Im 39 and  new here and have a question. I have just bee recently diagnosed with diverticulitus and am now done with the antibotics. My question is can i drink alcohol now or ever again, i havent had any alcohol in 2 weeks and am fine with that just curious, Thanks in advance

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  • robert86064
    robert86064 trittiem6799

    Posted

    I have had to stop drinking alcohol completely and feel so much better with far fewer flare ups as a result. On the bright side I am saving a fortunate, am definitely healthier and oh yes best of all am loosing much needed weight. My advice stay off it if you can.
  • antwane163
    antwane163 trittiem6799

    Posted

    Hi,

    I am 42 & I was recently diagnosed with Diverticular Disease. After years of pain and a few acute episodes I convinced the Gastroenterologist to please perform a colonoscopy. Unfortunately wine accompanied by poor diet has triggered episodes of severe pain. When I look back at the times I experienced pain it was immediately during or after summer holidays or after Christmas. I decided to have a few glasses of wine  last weekend and I've been in severe pain ever so nice.  So I've now taken the drastic  step of stopping Alcohol until summer then I will reintroduce it in moderation. The thing is alcohol produces an inflammatory response by the body so it can cause a flare up.

    I am going to get my diet right from this week, my biggest fear is exacerbating my condition. I have to learn to manage it.

    I have just ordered probiotics, psyllium husk & I have learned that eating small frequent meals help.  

    I think one has to get to know their condition and see what works for them.

     

    • Guest
      Guest antwane163

      Posted

      Hi

      I have just read another post from a member who is also in the medical profession.  They advise against trying psyllium until after the flare has died down.  I am a great advocate of the husk, but it is a form of fibre, so I do avoid it until finishing the antibiotics.  I also take it with a lot more water than I used to - a full tumblerful.  I too thought I had learned to manage mine until the latest flare last August.  I have had to make changes, including more husk, probiotics and aloe vera juice, but now seem (fingers crossed) to have it back under control and pain free.  Best wishes.

    • 52331
      52331 Guest

      Posted

      Janet the psyllium husk is the reason your colon gets cleared out so it seems you would want to take it during a flare up so the infected area can heal faster and get you back to normal. Again clean colon means no divertic.

      Get your bowels moving quickly and efficiently with the husk during a flare up. Move all the fecal out of the colon which is causing the flare up. Remember twice a day once morning and once night. This is the reason your not getting anymore flare ups and you know it.

    • antwane163
      antwane163 52331

      Posted

      Yes I agree it is a stool softener and unlike the other laxative it will hopefully bulk up my stool. My problem is I'm finding that after using senokot I still have pain. I also find that my bowels don't empty fully.

      I'm hoping to get this pain under control by eliminating waste products from my colon as soon as possible.

      Thank you all for your advice this group has been a God sent.

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