Help for Diverticilitis

I would go on a liquid diet for a couple of days then follow with yogurt and soft foods for a couple after that. Try a heating pad on your stomach for a while also...It is the worst feeling ever.

Got it in one Eleanor, anything seeded is welcomed by ypur D.D pouches If you

really can't live without bread ,try Warburtons thins, just the plain ones 

Hope you have an appointment to see your G.P   ASAP

Hello Eleanor

Im sorry to hear about your flare up and pain.  Have you got any Meberverine from the doctor? It helps to stop the pain by calming the intestine and Peppermint capsules are also useful to have when your inside is feeling bloated or uncomfortable. If this pain continues phone the doctor for advice and medication. Often constipation starts a diverticular attack and its a good idea to have Movicol on a regular basis to avoid this.  It just keeps a regular bowel movement without any discomfort.

A doctor told me to avoid seesds pips and skins and only drink water for three days during an attack.  This becomes difficult after the second day because of starting to feel hungry and only drinking water.

If you are still in pain its best to phone doctor to avoid complications. Vera

Eleanor Ive just been thinking! If the doctor suggests a call to see you it would be better than just speaking on the telephone because she can feel your tummy and know if there is a blockage or inflamation that needs urgent treatment

Sounds like a typical diverticulitis infection/relapse. You need to have antibiotics. The standard course is Flagl and Cipro for about a week to 2. It takes about 3 days for drugs to take over. Then it's up to you which of the respondent's food suggestions you want to follow. I still swear by my earlier comments about the fibre supplement. I'm a ver fit 55 year old male,,  I was diagnosed in my mid 40's, not your typical candidate. I also felt I ate very good and had a normal constitution. Can't figure out how I got this. Over in the states we have Metamucil over in the UK it's probably something else. You can start the fibre drink now. All it does is add natural fibre into your system that we all need more of....at least those of us predisposed to diverticulitis. You just need your system to calm down. I feel your pain. I remember many of those sweats, and painful abdomen and doubling over in pain. Maybe it was just my form of Diverticulitis, but it's been over 4 years since I've had a diverticulitis infection and I had at least 5 infections a year for about 6 years. Hang in there. Don't let them dissect your bowel until you've at least tried the fibre supplement. You can't undo surgery!

Just dont eat for a few days... have a liquid diet and get your probiotics soon as possible. The antibiotics will clear it up in a couple days.

Yes I agree Eleanor

Hospitals are short staffed and not as they used to be. The only thing they would do is probably put you on a drip because of dehydration and give painkillers (paracetamol) and a gentle laxative. Keep drinking lots of water. Hope it improves very soon. Vera