Comments on: Diverticulitis

By: Marsha

Marsha — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:56:05 +0000

Jan. 13th, 2010 I went to my ob/gyn for an annual check up. Two nights before I had eaten popcorn, a lifetime long evening snack. The next night I was in pain and discomfort all night and couldn’t sleep. So I mentioned that at my check up, just by chance because the pain was going away by then. My DR. poked around on my stomach and I felt pain. He poked some more and immediately put me thru and ultrasound. He found a tumor as large as a cantalope, and two others and in 2 weeks I had a total hysterectomy. During the CT scan, they saw I had diverticulitis and that is the pain I had felt. This is crazy, but because of Diverticulitis, I got those tumors out and the hysterectomy, which I may have not found for years. Although I am still in recovery from all that, I am looking for ways to manage the Divertic and am thankful for everyone’s input. God works in mysterious ways!

By: Gyda

Gyda — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:24:08 +0000

I love the one from Tammy about David that stated she did not wish this problem on anyone until now. I also do not drink at all because I love the Lord and beleive the Bible verse that states Wine is a mocker strong drink is raging and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise!!! I have been sick for almost a week with newly diagnosed diverticulitis which is being treated with Flagyl and Cipro, the cures are worse that the problem, I am so sick and nauseated all of the time, but people are praying for my healing and the Lord will heal me. I am trying barley green juice today I know that is a wonderful product, and I have been told to use Aloe vera juice, which is very healing to the intestines, so I am experimenting with things, I also have a tremendous amount of gas and bloating which I never have had in the past because I eat alot of fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats, and lots of fresh I mean fresh garlic, they say to still eat that because of its antibiotic,antimicrobial,antifungal properties, Gyda

By: betty perez

betty perez — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:53:34 +0000

I am a 38 year old female newly dignosed with diverticulitis. Had my first attack on Feb 15, 2010, had the pain for almost 3 weeks, in the mist of all the test it was also discovered that I had Gallstones and my gall bladder was inflamed.. was hospitalized from 2/15-2/19 treated for diverticulitis released and back in the hospital from 2/23 thru 2/26 where I had the gall bladder removed I believe I am currently having another attack n I am brely eating.. any suggestions as to what I am doing wrong??? email ,e at bethzaidap@aol.com

By: johnboy

johnboy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:12:04 +0000

i am a 39 year old male been hospitalized at the VA hospital many times. Its always two antibiotics cipro and flagil (metron) of course morphine 5 days is the avg stay they don’t feed you for a week and nothing to drink NPO last week i went in the clinic and got the meds went home.Its alot better than the er. doing the inpatient thing. The statement about eating berries well its bull i ate berries on accidentally over a week ago but here a lay in pain good luck ppl

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:34:06 +0000

Here recently I was told that I have diverticulitis and was given an IV of antibiotics, a shot for the pain, and a CT scan which gave me the news of my new condition. I then recently had another attack of the same thing then which I was given more antibiotics. This is a little bit too much for me that it has made me become more cautious of what I eat and do. My doctor told me that if it does come back up that my next option would be to have surgery. Which is something that I don’t want to do. I have read all of your testimonies and reading them has made me aware that there are others out there with this and doing well that I can take some good advice from. I am 40 which I just turned that and up until now I have never heard of diverticulitis. At times when I feel the pain or other symptoms coming on I try to rest and drink plenty more fluids. I don’t tell my wife all the times that I feel this discomfort for that is not me just wanting to lay down and do nothing. I guess that over the years of my sports, military, and active life that I have not listened to my body and it has come back on me. I will take the information that many has given and use it to my advantage to avoid any kind of surgery and beat this (with God’s help).

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:33:59 +0000

I have had to manage diverticulosis for over 10 years..I am now 62. At least once a year, diverticulitis flares up. Fever, chills, extreme pain in the lower left side and center, nausea…I feel like I have the flu. Extremely fatigued, too. Initially I went to the dr. and he prescribed antibiotics and rest. 2nd time, same directions. Then I realized that all of these antibiotics cannot be good for the rest of my body…and eventually they may not work when I REALLY need them. So, I began doing tons of research.
This is what I do now….I cannot eat popcorn or nuts because it leads to an acute attack. Too much alcohol or stress does the same. During an attack, I go on a clear liquid diet for a day or two, then a liquid diet. I ALSO include raw garlic. I cut up a clove of raw garlic and chew it up realy well and sip chicken broth. It is STRONG and HOT, but it is a strong natural antibiotic and it works. Lots of good water, juices, a liquid multi-vitamin and acidophilus (I like Kyodophilus).
When most of the pain is gone, I begin eating soft foods and cont. to drink a lot of water. my first food is usually one egg scrambled and cooked in a little olive oil. I eat a large clove of RAW garlic with this.And a drop of ketchup on top for flavor. I eat very little during this time. And it is all soft foods with lots of water in between the small snacks.
A lot of the above is trial and error. If the pain gets worse, I back off eating. It is not healthy to go with out eating, I know. Around the second day, I drink gatorade to keep my electrolytes in balance.
Remember if you are not getting better each day then seek medical attention. This is a serious condition. I am lucky that my home remedies have worked so far. I DO need to say that IF I was not getting better, I would seek medical help right away.
Again, the garlic has to be raw. In between the attacks, I still eat raw garlic once and awhile because I have grown to enjoy it. I also take Kyodophilus.
When I am well, I follow a high fiber diet. I have learned NOT to eat a lot at one time. No HUGE meals for me. I exercise by walking or an elliptical 30-60 min. per day. REMEMBER when you eat the raw vegetables and fruits to chew them up really really well. Our lining in our colons are sensitive and we do not want to SCRATCH them or irritate them with rough foods that have not been chewn up really really well. I continue to research….GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:05:15 +0000

Just getting over my 2nd bout. Both times oral antibiotics did not do the trick and had to go in again to be admitted and administered IV antibiotics. Best advice is during flare ups is clear liquid diet, moving to all liquid diet, to a high fiber diet.

By: Regina

Regina — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:43:01 +0000

My husband was just diagnosed with diverticulitis Jan.26. He had an inflamed colon with a lower bowel obstruction. Had to have surgery Feb. 3 2010. In the hospital 17 days. Doing ok but has to watch his diet. Dr. wants on a high fiber diet. Will start gradually and increase. Too much fiber fast can cause bloating and constipation. Our doctor said sesame seeds ok, but we aren’t taking the chance. best way we can find to get fiber is fiber one cereal. Doctor said that’s a great way and maybe cut banana in it. Main thing is fluids. Coffee and caffinated drinks don’t count.Hope this helps someone. Definately not a pain we want again!!