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Probiotics

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emma69977
emma69977

I read Probiotics helped with diverticulits, yet article says be careful what the ingredients are , some can do more harm than good......But did not give details. Searching the web for best one for diverticultis they are all over $ 200 per month.  Anyone have a suggestion  

any one know how effective Cider Vinegar is 

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  • susan95516
    susan95516 emma69977

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    A lot of people on her take fybergel me included it helps with your bowels drink lots of water I don't eat anything with seeds or fizzy drinks 

    • emma69977
      emma69977 susan95516

      Posted

      I have started taking Metamusole which I think is the same as   fybergel, friends who have DD do this, however have to watch it as it can be to strong. Not sure what sets mine of
  • amanda98414
    amanda98414 emma69977

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    Hi everyone is different but after trying most things since diagnosis in 2013 I just try to eat sensibly with dress fruit and vegetables. 2 weeks ago I started drinking a glass of milk a day, straight from the farm full fat just pasteurised and for the first time since 2013 I have had 2 weeks being pain free and no meds!!! Just thought it worth a share. I normally have pain daily and flare ups approximately monthly to 6 weeks where I have to have a liquid diet.
    • MamaJules
      MamaJules amanda98414

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      Amanda, may I ask what is considered a flare up?   I assumed it was when the pain showed up and lingered, lots of cramping.  Is it more than that?  I have been waiting until the pain goes away to try to add soft foods but the pain/cramping keeps coming back.  
    • amanda98414
      amanda98414 MamaJules

      Posted

      Hi for me it is painful cramping, sweats, nausea, tiredness. Some flare ups are worse than others you just need to keep an eye on it in case it becomes diverticulitis. Plenty of fluids, ie water, fruit tea, Bovril anything without fibre then when pain goes introduce fibre back gradually I usually start on eggs and white bread but it's what works for you.

    • emma69977
      emma69977 MamaJules

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      not sure what to consider flare up, I had 3 all in 8 weeks, first in over a year.  Thought at first it was over exercise of lower stomach, then wham hospital, so many drugs, came back twice more. I have to learn to recognise early symptons
    • MamaJules
      MamaJules emma69977

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      Thank you, Ladies.  This is my 2nd flare since May.  I haven't had the nausea/vomiting, thankfully.  Lots of cramping, hip pain, and low back pain.  Finished a round of Augmentin last Wednesday, but the cramping keeps coming back. Not sure when/if to start another round of Augmentin.  Called my Doctor yesterday but they have not called back yet. Will continue clear liquids a few more days.  

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