Diverticulitis

[Docksgirl]

I have recently been diagnosed for diverticulitis. I hope I am OK writing on this group though I know it is IBS. I had a colonoscopy which luckily was was ‘excellently clear’ surgeon’s words, had some polyps and biopsies. Also diverticulitis diagnosed. My problem has always been difficulty in passing stools, sort of constipation. It has been worse since the colonoscopy. So I have tried laxitives. The doc has prescribed Movicol. It has not agreed with me. I only took one sachet on Thursday evening. Friday I tried prune juice ( recommended by someone here) and had porridge with fruit. OMG since then I have had a stomach ache and going to the loo multiple times, not diarrhoea as such but still uncomfortable. Back on soup and white bread. Has anyone else suffered with this. I know how many of you suffer much worse, but just wondered the best way to deal with it. Sorry this is such a long post. My diet is normally very plain but high fibre.

[Linley]

Hi! Dockgirl Sorry to hear you are no better from your post of 11 days ago. I have just spotted something in your post that we should get right diverticul(itis)=inflammation of the diverticula sacs, therefore you usually have a course of anti-biotics. Having the sacs and no symptoms = diverticulosis, hope my spelling is correct. When I have a mild flare up I eat a bland diet so as not to overwork the gut especially where the sacs are. Then when is clears up back to fibre in the diet for me. NHS website also has info on diverticula disease. Hope this helps🤞

[Docksgirl in reply to Linley]

Thank you Linley. Yes I got it wrong, looking at the report from the hospital I have diverticulosis. So I am wondering why the constipation then diarrhoea. Though it could be the anxiety I suffer with . Though it definitely was something to do with prune juice for me. Thanks again for your advice.

[Cortes3 in reply to Docksgirl]

Hi there ! I have diverticular I have found that what helps me is fibre gel sachets 1 I morning 1 at night I also have jo gall bladder so can get hard stools because of not getting enough bile! also I am trying licorice root extract the solar one .Ive been I'll for 2 years but getting now a little better with these .

[ibs2004]

hi Docksgirl i have ibs and divirticular aswell and have had it for about 12years and i have constant lower tummy ache i have tride all the meds that the gp prescribed but nothing works for me i also cant take paracetemol as they upset my stomach i have found the only good pain killers i can take is paramol they work fast also i cant eat anything that contain vinegar or fizzy drinks but i know what you are going through complettely this site is a great help also stress is another thing that brings on abs badley i wish you all the best and just thought i would mention what upsets my tummy as it may be some things that upset your tummy aswell hope this helps

[Docksgirl in reply to ibs2004]

Thank you ibs2004. It is nice to share things and get advice from those who have had this for a long time. I know some is the anxiety I suffer. Just got to buck up I think. Buscopan helps me though I don’t take many as I am on quite a lot meds .

[ibs2004 in reply to Docksgirl]

hi Docksgirl i have tride Buscopan in the past but it didnt help me but yes it dose help knowing that you are not alone going through this all the best

[Risita]

Yes me too, do you met with a nutritionist? I did and is sensitivity to starchy foods like breads pastas and sucrose sweets, prunes aren’t good for everyone.You should keep it journal of your daily intake and discard what causes

The bloated, everyone is different don’t eat or take what others recommended, good luck

[Risita]

No popcorn, your Gastroenterologist didn’t prescribe you antibiotics ?

[Docksgirl in reply to Risita]

Hi Risita, I luckily don’t like popcorn lol. Not sure where you are from but we are not referred to a gastroenterologist. At least I haven’t been. We have a GP. So no at the moment no antibiotics. Speaking to my GP by phone Thursday. Hoping to get more info re diverticulosis.

[Risita]

Oh!! I’m in USA California Here is different health care