Sigmoid diverticulitis

[Infopete]

Hi I'm infopete and have just spent three days in hospital with severe abdominal pain, C T scan has diagnosed sigmoid diverticulitis, I believe I've had this in milder form most of my life, corn set it off bad what can I eat to settle into a reasonable life

[chubbylover78]

When you feel the onset of pain etc stick to a low residue diet, ie: no fibre and bland wet foods like plain soups(no veggi bits in) and drinks. This will help your colon rest and the inflamation die down and after a few days if the pain gets better slowly introduce your normal foods in low amounts. If you want to avoid pain/flare altogether then don't eat anything with small pips or seeds, so no tomatoes, kiwi,strawberrys,blueberries etc and peel all fruit and vegetables before eating. Know what you can and can't eat(so keep a diary) and rest as much as you can at the first sign of a flare.

I've had diverticular disease for nearly 10 years now and everyday is a battle. Be careful with your fibre intake also as too much will make you constipated and too little can cause diarreah.

Sending hugs x

[Infopete in reply to chubbylover78]

That's great thanks chubbylover78 I'll do exactly as you have said, and may your days get better n better as you grow x

[medcal73]

hi infopete i too suffer with ins.and diverticolosis had real bad do cupple of weeks since violently sick also ibs. znd diverticolosistaken aweek to recover it so took it out of me so i thought maybe if i change what i eat i do allmy own cooking and make my own soups so i think im going totry home made soups for a week see how i go o n will let you know good luck with yours.

[Infopete]

Cheers medcal73 I'm going to make some clear chicken soup today as well not packet stuff but homemade, hope your symtems settle I'll keep you posted how I do and thanks for giving me your info up and onwards ✌️️👍👌🎶