diverticula

[Gettingoldnow]

Hi to all.my first post on this subject.i was diagnosed last week via colonoscopy .follow up is not until next week with doctor.but this weekend really had a bad time.i notice when I am constipated which is most of the time.i suffer honrrendous cramps and wind.i do a lot of walking,bowling etc 4 times a week.i drink loads of water .my diet is good.i am not overweight ,so think it's constipation that is the root of the problems.went to chemist and coincidently the sales assistant suffers with this.she with advice from pharmacist highly recommended colpermin tablets and lactulose 3.3g/5ml so have purchased and will try.has anyone else found this problem if so what did you do.thanks for taking time to read

[Lulububs]

I have ibs constipation not the other one which i supose some say is a blessing but believe me constipation NO JOKE!!

I like u have started drinking loads of water and i take peppermint capsules, probiotics and at night before bed i always take a good gulp of lactulose solution.... it a blessing... u must drink a glass of water with it as it gets thing moving the next day...

My friend has diverticulitis and she just stays away from anything seedy, gritty, acidy anything with pips and she eats little and often not big meals as ur colon cannot digest as quick as normal

Colon so try not to eat big plates of food or u could end up in pain..

[Gettingoldnow in reply to Lulububs]

Thank you so much you have given me hope and yes constipation is def.no joke .hope it works for me .

[Lulububs in reply to Gettingoldnow]

Im afraid the simple answer is water... the more u drink the better ur poop!! Especially with lactulose solution u must drink alot of water or it wont work.

I was out all day other day didnt have time to drink much and ive been constipated yesterday i was home all day drank 2.5 litres of water and today 3 times!!

[Gettingoldnow in reply to Lulububs]

Hi lulububs .an update for you today .yesterday took the lactose morning and night and 3 peppermint capsules during the day have always drank loads so not a problem .and had a perfect nights sleep.this morning took the same and went to the toilet normal wow .i do have actimal in the morning as well.so looks like i. Might have just found a formula for myself.i will not eat nuts seeds etc as you said and eat smaller frequent meals.i know the doctor will just tell me to up my fibre .but that is not the answer for me as eat a well balanced diet and don't snack midday .thanks for your help much appreciated. And boy does the mood change by just going to the toilet !!!

[Lulububs in reply to Gettingoldnow]

Yeh it a must for me, i have to poo once a day or im moody , uncomfortable and then comes pain!!!

I have a regimental attitude to my gut, ive learnt sooo much through friends and specialist and GOOGLE!!!

I wake up i take my probiotic, peppermint cap, candida tablet, vitamin d, digestive enzyme then i feed dogs and make my brekkie , so it gives me half hour so all the tablets work then i eat, i do eat gluten and dairy free.. as i was told i am intolerant but my gastro also told me dairy and gluten is harder on the stomach it dont digest easily!! And red meat.

Im fine all day and eat then il do same before evening meal. But water water water..... u will poo like magic lol... plus the lactulose.. before bed. So u should go as soon as u wake..

[Gettingoldnow in reply to Lulububs]

Thank thank you x

[Gettingoldnow in reply to Lulububs]

Hi lulububs sorry to be a nuicence can you tell me what enzyme you take please .so many on the market.still having massive wind problems that are painful and thought about these .the wind and pain is worse at nightime thanks

[Gettingoldnow in reply to Gettingoldnow]

Sorry just found your enzyme thanks

[Lulububs in reply to Gettingoldnow]

Cytoplans high potency digest enzyme or naturesbest digestive enzyme

[Lulububs in reply to Gettingoldnow]

Also the digestive enzyme i use is cytoplans high potency digestibe enzyme just one a day

[gingerrodgers]

I take colpermin prescribed by the Dr and they are really good! I find I take more note of my IBS and not the other as I find it so hard to work out what is good and not good.

Just back from a week in Portugal and had no cramps or upset tummy ! ate lots of cheese crackers tomatoes bread and was amazed but back home and back to all the symptoms 😕 my husband doesn’t believe me that I need to move to Portugal!!

[Gettingoldnow in reply to gingerrodgers]

Nice Try lol X could it be the water here ?