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I woke this morning thinking about how I have had a condition, that no one seems to be able to help me with successfully, even longer than I have had diverticulitis, and how the diveticulitis has made it worse. I went to the hospital with bad bad abdominal cramps in my middle abdominal area that moved to the riight lower area, along with pain everytime i moved to the point where i could barely walk. Thanks for your information about what you can eat, and what not. I find it odd that the laws of science seem to be so opposite in 2 countries on the same planet. traditional. Physical therapists gave me exercises and some of them actually worked the lower abdominal muscles. If I take too much it makes me too hyperthyroid. His staff says that it takes 6 -7 days,so I called on Tuesday,His staff says that it tasked 6- 10 days. IE tomatoe, cucumber, seeds on buns, and any peanuts. This too has been threatened by the politics of health insurance. The earlier you get surgery, the better the outcome. i dont know where you got that info on fried foods, but its not right. X-Ray, that determined severe constipation and scheduled for a colonoscopy in mid October. I wanted a future, But now I worry about if I will be alive tomorrow. You can eat these vegetables if they are well-cooked or canned (without seeds). No matter what anybody says, popcorn is the worse thing to eat when you have DV. You may have refined white breads, dry cereals (Special K, puffed rice, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies), white pasta, and crackers. My Mom had to have a colostomy bag at the age of 77. The explosive interest in this topic can be traced to the extraordinary efforts of two flies in the nutritional ointment, Tim Steel, AKA Tatertot and Richard Nikoley of FreeTheAnimal. I cannot eat any seeds at all the result is days of acute spasmodic agonising pain, can anyone recommend a pain relief that works. It has this effect simply due to the gel it forms (provided plenty of water) that envelops the contents of your bowel and helps everything to move smoothly along as it should. told me). Cat and Marg, keep us informed as to your health. Diverticulitis is what happens when those out-pouches get inflamed and infected by poop getting stuck in them. The condition I have causes extreme stress and if I have to deal with the stresses caused by life, it gets even worse. I say, enjoy the day and let them eat cake. I swear that maybe they will figure it out if the doctors do an autopsy. But the color change isnt supposed to cause harm according to my doctor. But everyday I wake up with a smile and try to do more everyday. We can survive without them. Then they did a surgery to reverse the hernia and remove the bag. I will do my best to provide some thoughts on using RUMPS for SIBO in more or less a pros and cons format. So they stopped the anti depressants, mood stabilizers, and put me on synthroid. Maybe that way she can understand how important it is not to eat seeds. Do NOT eat very spicy foods and dressings. the greace settles my hangover. I no longer try to force that to happen just wait til nature comes. You may eat butter, margarine, oils, mayonnaise, whipped cream, and smooth sauces and dressings. If used properly, any ailment can be beaten. But eating a little coconut oil and not the stuff you dont digest well may help you. its going to come back again and again. The bills to pay for all this cost me my house. For more info on this counterintuitive idea, you can visit Dr. I wanted too, but I dont have any choice. Arm chair wannabe, yea o. i guess im just a cry baby. There was a colostomy bag and I also had a hernia at the site. a. NO POPCORN. she also knows that seeds are bad and i guess thats why she picks them out. , and diverticulosis or diverticulitis. I didnt feel better untill about two weaks later. If someone has gastrointestinal distress, they do both CT and colonoscopy rigth away, to check for both diverticulitis and cancer. While we were in France for my surgery, he was complaining of intestinal distress himself, so I told him to get all tests while we were there. Wether You are a ditch digger or a Doctor. The trapped fecal material can cause pressure, cramping, nausea, constipation, and all kinds of unpleasant side effects. Start by checking with your local health department. That is the least of our problems. And yes, i was not able to eat solids food for awhile. I have seen older flowers. I am in the hospital now they say its likely dv but the say im tooo young im only 29 how often do 29 year olds get this and. It sounds like Marg had a very similar experience to what I had. The anti biotics seem to be helping the situation alittle, but everytime i eat the pain is more intense. Marg, I am so sorry you are going through all this. com. I am a female and curiousity is now getting to me. Other oils if not included with this oild only make my system get gummy, slow down too much and the food gets stuck in the pouches. They gave him a prescription for flagyl and it helped. I figure that there is nothing more determined than the human spirit. Divertiulitis is what you have when you have a flare-up. Let her continue eating snickers so that way she can have her second episode. believe me i know. 11,2012 and reading all the comments has helped me to know what to eat and what not to eat. Coconut oil is great for a lot of things, but eating it in order to tolerate popcorn is playing. But later, as I was starting to recover, I kept advancing on how much exercise I did and I used the lower abdominal muscles and the hernia came back. Besides tell us that seeds are good for DV when there not and also meat was bad 5 times a week. Due to the fact that people at this site find that they get DV when they eat seeds, etc and I developed it when I was eating a high fiber diet, the old seeds and nuts theory must be right. Cecilia, once you get in the habbit of taking out the seeds in tomatoes or cucumbers its like part of your cooking routine. ) I was told to go on the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and White Toast) until my pain subsided. but anyways, hang in there and keep fighting it, and take my advice. Two months ago I did the clear liquid diet and then low fibre, however when it came time to add fibre back to my diet it was really hard on my system not to mention the fact that I was constipated. When I first had symptoms, doctors never thought of diverticulitis even though I knew I had diverticula. Then it was a fun surprise to see Shay saying Marg should consider writing books. Cat, i never had a problem with any fried foods. I hope I dont have it but after my last colonoscopy the doctor said I do and I wasnt surprised becuz I had been having lots of problems for a long time. I was unable to walk or sit up and I also became seriously mentally confused. I can even eat popcorn AS LONG as it is made with some coconut oil too. I have had a CAT scan. I hope you had a CT Scan to verify the severity, etc. I went back to the gastorentorologist and he ordered a CT scan, but by the time he could get clearance for the test from the insurance company, it was too late. And you also stated that when this happened you were eating healthy. office. Dr Oz suggested eating them because they are a good source of fiber and, when you eat a cashew nut, it is not like you get an entire cashew nut passing through your system because you chew it all up anyway during the digestive process. Dr Oz: How To Prevent Diverticulitis with Fiber. Your diet if you have NOT been diagnosed with diverticulosis should, indeed, include popcorn, nuts, among other foods rich in fiber. And self pity buys You nothing but a lonely exsistence. This time after the clear liquids I added whole wheat grains in small amounts and just today I had a mango and a delicious bowl of vegetable soup. The Mayo Clinic has even stated that nuts and seeds do not cause DV. I ended up in the er stayed in the hostipal for a few days. Three wks ago, I ended up in the ER and found out I had severe DV. They also gave him a list of foods he should never eat. Turned out my bowel had perforated and I had a full-on case of peritonitis. Psyllium husk fiber and clear fluids are about the best thing you can do for your colon. My doctor made the situation pretty clear to me when a colonoscopy determined that I had quite a few diverticuli present in my colon. Now my husband ran out of flagyl and has symptoms again. Your doctor may refer you to a dietitian for help with meal planning. I ended up in agony with a full-blown case of diverticulitis. As with you, too much of (some) high fiber grains, especially bran cereals, deliver discomfort. So, emergency surgery that included a sigmoidectomy and colostomy bypass followed. Because when it is all said and done, they are all that the medical community can not take from me. Went to my regular Dr. I am waiting on results on the biopsy of the 9 (yes 9 polyps, unusual for a woman,so my Dr. You can also drink juices made from them if they do not contain seeds or pulp. Right now, avoid heavy lifting and very strenuous exercise. I can be somebodies legs, who perhaps can no longer use them. A good diet might have oatmeal for breakfast (add some ground flax seed powder for more fiber and good omega fats), or a bran muffin with some fruit, or a veggie omelet. Once your doctor has determined that you do have diverticuli, you need to avoid any food that would not be completely digested. Thought I would cheat and eat a few of them last month. Also may want to check into laparoscopic surgery vs. Try protein powder with liquid for some of your. but do stay away from any seeds and peanut family. good luck. I just want to go back to school, but thanks to the medical community. they have to heal. You need to get your facts correct before you accuse somebody of something they did not say. In fact, I was looking over my notes, that I first made when I went to the gastroenorologist about this, and saw that I was finding that eating anything healthy seemed to give me symptoms and I felt better when I ate junk. Also, seeds are right behind popcorn. Balance for me is key and also not eating a lot. But about diet, I always ate a high fiber diet and drank a lot of water and I still do. Metamucil) daily as directed on the container, and drink at least 64 oz of water daily. I never was able to sleep but I did get a friend to drive me back to the ER the next morning (every individual pebble in the road hitting me like a hot knife in the abdomen). They have never heard of me, but they sure managed to send me a bill this week for. have stood the test of time. keep a strong mind and keep moving forward. I have decided that I will not eat as of today and maybe then, Someone will see what is wrong. , it would be almost 2 months before they could get me in. It is indeed confusing that in one country scientists say it is not seeds and nuts that cause DV and to eat lots of fiber and another country says to avoid all fiber and any kind of seeds, etc. The important thing is that everybody should get preventive colonoscopies to find out whether or not they have diverticuosis, even if they never had an attack. I just spent the last week trying to figure out what has been going on with my gut. You may want to try to put a tablespoon or less to start of coconut oil (not the refined) in your coffee or on a piece of toast in the morning to replace the butter and see if it helps your digestion. I have no other choice as the pain is unbearable. Just a bit. Linda, go to the food shelter if your on low income. I definately believe that nuts are bad as I got worse after eating them. I educate myself by learning from my gastroenterologist, various studies, research centers, and hospitals. Good luck though and let us know how you get on. Each time it appears to be something new, I add it to the no-no list. can live for many years. Because nowhere did it state that this happened to you right after you had nuts, seeds, etc. Like a contest against this demon inside of my intestines. Try it. It seems if I eat a large leafy green salad daily and drink lots of water, all is fine. I had my first DV flare up (and initial Dx) around Sept. I do agree that you should track the foods that set it off for you, but the pain is so bad you will rather be safe that sorry, and trust me, you will be sorry. Are you also eating a healthy fiber diet and drinking plenty of fluids. You will be amazed at the difference cocnut oil (unrefined) makes. I quit concentrating on that too much as it was makeing me have a nervous colon. I have now started taking a fiber chew able tablet yesterday as well because im suffering from constipation. I know it sounds crazy about eating pop corn. DV is painfull and im very surprise tylenol pm is working for you. I assume you had the colon resection surgery. (BTW, my doctor pointed out that diverticulitis was basically what killed Frank Sinatra. Good luck. The lower fiber foods give your colon a chance to heal. hope i explained myself a little better. Fruits to avoid are canned or raw pineapple, fresh figs, berries, all dried fruits, fruit seeds, and prunes and prune juice. What an awful experience for me and my family. My first bout with diverticulitis (which ended with a perf) came within 45 minutes of eating sesame chicken. I was in agony and it took a LONG time for that to completely go away. I thought I had my positive attitude going until I kept getting put off by the staff at the Drs. Raw fruits you can have are very ripe apricots, bananas and cantaloupe, honeydew melon, watermelon, nectarines, papayas, peaches, and plums. Have you tried a course of pro-biotics to add healthy flora to your digestive track. By the time I figured it out, and I did, I asked the blood technician, to ask the nurse, to ask the emerg. And perhaps by sheer coincidence — after feeling well for a year and a half — about 30 hours later I was being admitted into the hospital for another round of antibiotics and bowel-resting from my second DV flare up. You may eat plain cakes, cookies, pies, Jell-O, sugar, and hard candies. Shay, i have came to a conclusion that we know our bodies more than the doctors know it. I think you would be a great Lit teacher or tutor. So I may as well befriend this pain because it is a part of me. e. I am in agony after eating a simple dinner and a piece of birthday cake. Not my will nor spirit nor compassion for my fellow man. I almost died about 4 times from consequences of insurance problems in trying to treat the multiple diseases caused by untreated diverticulitis. Diveticulitis may come back and then get treated right away again. I was trying to trace it all back and wondering which condition effected which. Actually it was one doctor that performed a colonoscopy. Good luck. You can take fiber supplements or eat fiber-rich foods like apples, broccoli, beans, quinoa, and grains. They tested for cancer and diverticulitis and he has diverticulitis. For six months I had the colostomy pouch. Get on some meds and it will go away again. I started adding fibre back to my diet almost immediatley after the liquid diet this time round and it is not hurting me so does that mean it is ok, or should I go low fibre. I am really glad I live in Canada if I have to have this disease. It was later reversed in another surgery, but came back. As always, please do add your comments on any points or evidence I may have missed for, or against this approach. But the main thing is it hardens the stool and lubricates the entire bowel area and everything works just like when I never had this disease. It firms up loose stool and softens too-firm stool that can cause constipation and damage to the inner lining of the colon. Avoid milk products with nuts, seeds, fruit, or vegetables added to them. I clean now for a living. Yes, it can be kinda lol scratchy lol, but it works like a good fiber should. For a life without hope, is a life that is very empty. Do NOT eat vegetables raw that are okay to eat cooked. It includes not only seeds and nuts, but any kind of fiber. I just keep track of if Im able to and when it was. The only solution I can figure out is to stop eating. During the years when the discomfort came and went, I never thought to monitor eating seeds and nuts. Living on the edge of when this will happen again is very frightening. I knew I had diverticulosis for many years because it was detected in a colonoscopy. I still drink it like once every couple weeks. I tried to rest until the next day, but the agony was intolerable. A high-fiber diet does not protect against asymptomatic diverticulosis. there is not anything wrong with eating meat 5 times a weak as long as its well cooked. I have reviewed this entire page, and there is so much good information. Dr Oz said that doctors used to say that you should avoid seeds, nuts, and popcorn if you have Diverticulitis, but Dr Oz said that recent studies have found that they are not a problem. If we all live our lives to the best of our ability, support one another, treat others with respect and compassion and kindness, then we have succeeded in this life. It makes no difference what I do or do not eat. My Mom has recently been diagnosed with dv, and we are trying to get her diet in place. Of couse you might want to stop eating that untill your intestines heal, say for about 3 wks, but after that you should be ok. Very bad. you dont want to over stress your intestines. Some people have truly fallen in love with this molecule, or rather two molecules (amylose and amylopectin) all tangled up together. regardless of what the Dr. It is sore when sitting down and wearing pants that are tightish across that area of the stomach. But it is killing me and I do not know why. No, some things in life are simply just not worth the effort and I would have to say that deseeding celery would be right up there with vacuming a beach. I firmly believe that stress aggravated my situation. People viewing this website are trying to find information, not your. Hello, I have been diagnosed with Diverticulitis, a day ago. Although Ernest, one mans truth is always anothers deception. Does anyone know of any phamplets or other. i do drink alot of liquids. I have been told I have gallstones by one Doctor, yey another Doctor says I do not. Check and see if you are eligible for medicaid. As much as everyone here may think that their gifts are wrapped in sandpaper. The symptoms probably vary from person to person. sorry about the miscommunication. Must be the thyroid level creeping up again and I simply forgot to lie down. Rage against the physicians who would sell Your soul for a dollar but would sell Theirs for two million. One small study does not apply to each of our own particular situations. However, I have not done away with eating peanuts, nuts, or other items that were once thought (and debunked) to allegedly cause or inflame diverticulitis. We have just found out that celery has seeds. All these tests come back fine and I do not know why I simply can not sit. The nuts and seeds are bad for you if you have the diverticulosa in your colon. Peritonitis can be deadly as you know, and requires emergency surgery. I admire him and he has done more good than bad but think he is wrong on this one. During the time that I was recovering and building up my strength, I was exercising, but being careful about the affected area. I just got out of the hospital for my fourth surgery and found these latest additions. i also cannot have dairy products but i seem to manage well without it. I ate a fairly typical American diet most of my life (i. EMPA, i never had any problems with flour. Then the doctors can tell where the problem is and treat it. Vanessa, is it his 4th epiode because he continues eating seeds. take advantage of it while you can because one day there may not be any help out there. I havent even had to use the senna tea for a month. It would be nice if we could form an awareness Diverticulitis Group on Facebook, We could be support and help others prevent Dv. I have tried it all, have had every test done. I just had a emergency trip to the hospital and it resulted in 4 transfusions. Then, if a patient realizes that a particular food seems to cause the attacks, that patient should cut out that food. You should have a CT scan and a colonoscopy and blood tests and probably other tests. I have a friend with this problem and has quite a bad time. I make them myself, and eat one for breakfast (and white of egg omlette) each day. I climb this cliff everyday, take a rock and throw it in the ocean. Thanks. b. I passed out and woke up in a pool of blood. That was several yrs ago b4 I was diagnosed and b4 I used coconut oil. I will see tomorrow if the mango and soup agrees with me. After all, RUMPS is a form of resistant starch, which I have recommended limiting for SIBO. my dad as well is on low income and he gets help from the food shelter. But after six bouts of diverticulitis following eating popcorn, I know I can never eat it again. Originally I was given the impression, by doctors, that there were pockets called diverticula all through my intestines. I could not eat then, and two years later, I now know who I am, but I still can not eat. And Ernest, please take your juvenile insults elsewhere. Oh how I miss those tomatoes and cucumbers. The cheapest and fastest way for him to get help is to fly back to France. Then, I went to look at my email and saw that you were discussing the relationship between diverticulitis and stress. Zanne,yougurt might be helping with DV but i think for the most part that is really helping you is that your staying away from popcorn,seeds etc. I dont have problems with much of anything anymore. I just consulted my friend who is a medical scientist and he said that anyone can develope these pockets at any time in life, but especailly when we get older. Linda, We have a Second Harvest food bank where I live. Know your body and be good to seems the best formula for each of us. any seeds, corn etc will slip into the pouch no matter how much you try to avoid it. Also, I never realized how many foods I eat that have seeds or nuts. Because there is apparently nothing else we can do about it. Ulcers are now found to be caused by bacteria. My poop gets in it and I have to push it out by hand. I would stay away from the foods you have problems with. Does anyone out there know if there is a link between this and pancreatitis. that flares up the DV. I was reading your worries about health care and I am so sorry that is stopping people from getting the help they need. they really dont know much about DV unless they had it before. You will get use to it, if not you will again suffer from that pain. None of this was caused by unhealthy diet or lack of exercise and it was all made worse by lack of health care in the United States. The only place I ever heard of a connection between seeds and nuts and diverticulitis was a running joke on Saturday Night Live, but docotors never said anything and when I tried researching on my own, I never found anything like that. doctor to do a TSH test. Believe me, I tested that theory and lost. My doctor recommended if I had a 2nd episode, to have the surgery. Thank You for saying a few words, that mean more than a novel. oh yea Cecilia, your right, Dr. ).
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But do not need it if I use a little coconut oil daily. I was not given any info in the hospital as to. Even the Mayo Clinic and a large study done by the Journal of the American Medical Association have found absolutely NO LINK between seeds, popcorn, peanuts, etc. I am so active that I just hope that one day I will just run whatever is in me out. After nearly a year and a half of feeling fine, and no recurrence of DV symptoms at all, I started experimenting with eating some of my favorite nuts again. Corn actually if you can tolerate it makes one regular. But I have a responsibility to my Family and my friends to kerep on fighting this demon. The list is endless and we all have gifts to give each other. I miss eating nuts, especially almonds as they are my favorite. I do not prescribe to hatred, yet where we reside now, there is a cliff. Anyone old enough to remember the old Bill Cosby. I was sent home the day i went in with antibiotics (Flagyl,Cypto) To treat infection, and am taking Tylenol PM for pain at night to sleep. Theres nothing to be embarrased about. eat alot of vegtibles and drink plenty of liquids. Did your doctor put you on the antibiotic regimen. Diana,surgery works for some but it is still dangerous. Or the antibiotics may be causing some condition, but the doctor should know the possibilities. I love fruit and will subconsciously grab something with fruit. I think coconut oil could absolutely work for Lou. But I have decided that this is my life, such as it is. Yet they are stronger. By the time I was diagnosed, the pain in my left lower gut had been with me so long, I had no idea what caused it. Childrens books, Romance, Humorous fiction, maybe about what you have been. Yet I spend my days helping seniors just survive, in a world where they are no longer valued. And the flowers that they yield are just as vibrant and beautiful as the freshly planted ones. The sooner the treatment, the easier it is to treat. As for my life, yes I will have a good one knowing that you dont live in my state. I feel a lot better and I dont know what has made that happen. I had a colonoscopy 10 years ago and was told I had diverticulosis. Iam not supposed to drink with this dv, but not knowing is driving me nuts. But I read a lot about DV over the following months and saw that the prohibition on nuts and seeds was considered practically a superstition by many doctors, siting some studies that have either shown no relation between DV and seeds and nuts, or actually showing an improvement — as the original article on this page points out. I wish I was the type of person that would walk away. By the way, I still eat Snickers and drink Coke. Herman, I have no idea where you come from to claim Dr. Avoid deli meats, crunchy peanut butter, nuts, beans, tofu, and peas. In the meantime, keep a diary of the foods you are consuming. Somehow, to me, they speak volumes. But sincerely if I eat it with some oil being coconut oil it actually works in my favor to help clear the bowels. Since this idea has been put forward, several people, including some who have experienced side effects with RUMPS, have asked for my opinion on using RUMPS if they have SIBO. Have been told no nuts, seeds, corn, popcorn, etc. My appetite has yet to leave, so ive been eating normally even with the pains im having. I have a very low income due to disability and can not spend much at all on food. Exercise such as walking and biking are good, too. The reported benefits of RUMPS include the enticing claims of better sleep and vivid dreams. I enjoy my hands and strength. However, my fluid intake was pretty poor and I live at high altitude to boot (which makes it worse). I am still feeling the after effects of the meds and other than that it has been easier this time. I have been dealing with bipolar depression for a few years now and every time I get sick I feel even sicker and just want to end it all. Might be worth a try to tune-up your colon with some. I agree with Ernest about the pain relievers, and pain relief is another issue that needs more attention from doctors and scientists. WOW, Prayers are with you as to the outcome of your biopsy results. I do need some fiber and without it is when I get worse. A few inexpensive forms of protein are turkey, tuna, eggs, ground beef, frozen chicken. I am diabetic and am supposed to have protein with every snack and meal. Then, in 2008 I was having a lot of intestinal distress and went to a gastroenterologist. I can see into a persons heart by their actions. Amber, everything your going through i been there. I only know that I was on a very healthy diet and somehow bacteria got in there. You can also see my mini-debate with Tim in the comments section on Dr. Then, if people who know they have diverticula(those are like an appendix, but can be anywhere in the intestines and niot everyone has them) have any kind of intestinal problems, they should get CT scans right away. I drink at least 64 oz of water daily (often flavored with Mio or similar), in addition to the two daily 16 oz glasses of half water-half light apple juice with a heaping dose of Metamucil stirred into it I take religiously. How can just one study of a small group of men (no women were included in the study) apply to the population as a whole. Have you a recipe for the muffins you make. I went to the ER 8 days ago with pain in left side, nausea, chills, and low grade fever. Pain and bloating is better this morning, but do I really need to start another laxative right now. All you need to do is take it day by day, finish your meds, stay away from all seeds,pop corn,nuts etc. i eat meats at least 5 times a week and i feel fine. always seems to beat me in taking out the seeds for me. Three colonoscopys, an ultra sound. But the most important thing is to get tested. When I did get diverticulitis it was my health insurance company that refused to let me get tested and treated and I almost died. Well, I have the results now of the colonoscopy, and Doctor says Diverticulosis, He said that he can do nothing and has no clue as to why I can not sit and am always in pain. We all have to be responsible for our own health. take my advice and things will be just fine. The pain it causes is horrendous and that popcorn pain has put me in the hospital. I have had pain in my lower left side and goes into my back for about 5 years now and only found out that it could be DV. I just have a tremendous animosity towards Doctors. Now the repercussions of the intestinal disease are making the stress disease extreme. Shay good job staying away from the snickers as that also will trigger the DV. But the exercises caused the hernia from the perforated bowel to pop back out and I now have to have a fourth surgery to reverse it. Psyllium gives me a reaction, but I do take. and believe me, i will not try eating popcorn with any kinds of oil. (Nervous, anxious etc. At that time, we agreed to share all information, both positive and negative about RUMPS and digestive health issues going forward. after staying away from seeds I also feel better than ever. You may need to follow this diet only for a short period of time or for the rest of your life. i was prescribed a pain medicine. After getting my name and d. Since I already had the diverticula removed, I started finding more and more products with more and more probiotics. But I cant because I dont know what the next day will bring. but your right, i never have problems with those kind of seeds. oh and also corn of any kind including popcorn. all the time and horrible when sitting down. You might have been giving the wrong medication as doctors do make alot of mistakes. Peery AF, Barrett PR, Park D, Rogers AJ, Galanko JA, Martin CF, Sandler RS. Make sure these foods have less than a half (0. Even Tom Naughton and Mark Sisson have fallen and Jimmy Moore wants to get some. Also, a study was done with 50,000 subjects followed over 18 years. im sure there is people on food stamps that have lied about there income just to qualify for them so there is nothing to be embarassed about. High fiber diet, not loaded with meats, is advised. 2009, age 40. And I live in fear of Sundays because there are no endocronologists on duty. and incase you wanted to know, i also like my heineken. I dont eat anything nuts, sunflower seeds, cornnuts,peanuts,sesame seeds,jalepeno seeds,walnuts,pecans,cucumber seeds, tomatoe seeds and especially POPCORN, and i feel fine after my last attack. good luck to both of you. if you want to take other advice, do so but your DV will come back again. You need 25 grams of fiber per day, and the average American woman only gets 10-12 grams per day. You are not supposed to eat nuts, because of seeds. I had some intestinal discomfort about 2 years before the peritonitis, but it seemed to pass. My husband is very ill, and my stress is increasing. I was shocked when my new doctor gave me a food list and it. I f you have DV as bad as we have it then it doesnt what you use to try to eat seeds, nuts, popcorn etc. At least i served my country PROUDLY. with this I can help someone who may be weaker. When I have a flare-up, I think back two days (48 hours or so) and try to figure out what might have caused it. Do not eat desserts that contain fruits that are not okay to eat, nuts, or coconut. My entire body was full of deadly bacteria. o. After visiting a surgeon for diverticulitis, he said to try YOGERT, I eat two yogerts a day and have not had any more trouble, I also stopped eating popcorn, corn and nuts just to be on the safe side. I do eat lots of non-threatening foods that provide high fiber and also take fiber pills. I love nuts and seeds, so this was great news indeed. Only one time have I had a severe attact where all turned to diverticulosis. oh and try not eating so much untill the infection is controlled. I have recovered fully, and changed a few things in my diet. Stay away from anything that has to do with nuts, including popcorn and you will be fine. Then the bypass reversal surgery (with nearly as difficult and long a recovery), the stoma-site hernia I acquired afterward, and the surgery to fix that about 7 months after the reversal. Dr Oz said that you can prevent Diverticulitis by getting enough fiber in your diet. I munched down a couple handfuls of almonds, feeling stupid about my paranoia. I would never want another human being to undergo what I did. I never had it after I added it to my list — I decided the smell was the best part anyway. I ate a handful of almonds, one at a time, carefully chewing thoroughly. Normally, diverticulitis can be treated with antibiotics, but in that case, the patient starts getting better, not worse. I dont force it anymore b4 it is going to be and I a lot better. For me, I can eat nuts and seeds just fine. I am now trying to figure out how I can afford to have surgery to reverse this hernia. Not wanting to ever experience that level of pain again, I stuck with the diet my MD gave me. Yet I wonder how long we will survive in a world that has become so tainted by greed and indifference to our fellow man. Also, the MD instructed me to use psyllium husk fiber (a. I was in the hospital for 4 months and had 2 surgeries, many medications, transfusions, etc. Ernest and all others, Gosh i never thought that the docs coulda been wrong. A veggie or turkey Subway sandwich with all the veggies is not a bad choice, either. I just had my 2nd attack of diverticlitis. I really needed to see a dr. The pain is relentless and I plain and simply can never sit, so I may as well keep walking, until my legs give out. Shay your right, fried chicken is awesome. Shay, i probably confused you a little. He advised psysillium (sp) which I havent taken. You may have up to 2 cups total of smooth milk products a day. Dr Oz said that in Diverticulosis, you have the out-pouches that form in your colon and about half of the people in America who are over 60 have this. I took a Xanax and then another one. Pain in your back, I dont have an answer for that. And this my dear stranger, is the world according to me. I followed his advice carefully until one summer when the roasting ears just tasted too good to pass up. Jayne, i eat alot of greens to keep a well balanced diet and i also stay away from seeds, nuts etc and i feel good. This includes yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, pudding, or creamy soup, or 1. Coconut oil is thought to help with other medical conditions too. Eventually, I began to learn to walk again and I can sit up for a while, before I begin to feel too sick and fatigued. Putting about a half to 1 whole tablespoon of unrefined coconut oil in a cup of coffee each morning. Of course, now I can smile and say what the heck. I only got pain once and it last like 6 weeks and then it gradually improved week by week. ) I dont take 2 or 3 tablespoons as some regimens say to do, I take maybe one or prolly less tablespoon a day and only in the morning. Most people who have ever had DV give up anything that might have small seeds or is anything like a nut or seed. Except one test showed I had gall stones, another said they are gone, the latest doctor said that they can not disolve. I also quit trying to go if ya know what I mean. 5 ounces of hard cheese. Maybe thats why you think you know it all. Thats why he looked dumbfounded. Keep staying away from those foods and you will continue to be pain free from DV. I want to say that today I physically feel better than I have since before my first DV flare-up, I am fit and trim, and I eat very healthy. And have weathered many a fierce storm. They have robbed me of my right to a normal life. I aagin am sorry you ate pop corn when you know it isnt good for you. I had my first attack of DV in January of this year. I still eat a very healthy diet and I exercise. Or you may have some other sickness that should be treated right away. My gastro guy said to gradually add fiber back to my diet, with lettuce being the last thing I add back). I just stay away from seeds. Does anyone have any opinions on senna tea. SEEDS ARE BAD IF YOU HAVE DV, im a proven fact and so is Shay. Given Cipro, Flagyl, Miralax and Hydrocodone for pain (which I did not have filled due to the warning that it could cause constipation. My surgeon said if I get a 2nd episode, then surgery would be advised. so society dictates our worth by our occupation. Since then I have been thinking exactly what she says here and realizing that this discussion group is necessary because the official studies let people slip through cracks. They said DDT was safe for us in the old days and now look. Here are some of the foods recommended for a low residue fiber diet. Also, some say surgery is an option but i refused that since i dont want anything missing from my body if i can avoid that. not stress. Avoid vegetables and sauces with seeds, such as tomato sauce. I have quit eating a lot of meat as it does seems to cause problems. She says she can eat red meat, but not steak. Some days I get tired of this and want to give up. I have been well for 2 years and have eaten small bags of popcorn 2 times in the last couple weeks and here we go again. I was diagnosed 3 days ago with severe diverticulitis. I am not depressed although I should be as this pain is relentless. In reading all these comments, I am quite confused. its the peanuts,popcorn,sun flower seeds,etc. , they told me they had never. I want to let everyone know what has helped me the most. TJ, you need to be more educated on DV and also the food groups we need in our life. I have Diverticulosis and popcorn is THE worst thing I could ever eat. I also have tried senna tea which has pros and cons. I have cut back on coca cola and not drinking sierra mist (lemon lime drink) or lemonade. An 18 year followup study involved nearly 50,000 subjects. Tim and Richard contacted me recently to discuss some of the experiences people were reporting after supplementing with RUMPS. Realizing that our real goal was to help people and that science will figure this out eventually anyway, we agreed to do our best to speed things up hopefully benefiting all involved. k. Does anyone have terrible burning pain. Make sure your meats are tender and soft, not chewy with gristle. He said that f I did not hear from his office by Friday to call on Monday, so I called on Monday. As for you throwing up, thats not normal. You may eat cooked meat (including bacon), fish, poultry, eggs, and smooth peanut butter. The pain is unreal and I take nothing for it. The condition got worse and worse and in 2009 the infection burst through the intestine wall. I do put ground flax in my yogurt and I seem to be tolerating that well. If there are other foods that bother you, then fine, stay away from them. i do eat tomaotoes,strawberries, and cucumbers so i guess really the soft seeds dont really botther me. My complication is that I have IBS anyway, so adding any new food can be a nightmare. A doctor should check the combination of medications and change them. They cut off part of the colon and there was resection. I do know almonds caused the second round. Me, I can do seeds and nuts as long as I chew them well and consume with lots of water. Lou good luck with your DV, but maybe its something else you have. We had them every evening for most of a week. The longer you wait, the more damage is being done and it will be harder to recover. 3 days ago, presented with pain in my upper right quadrant. Then they did a surgery to reverse the hernia and remove the bag. I gather from what you say that your diverticulitis resulted in peritonitis (infection in the body cavity). 5) a gram of fiber per serving. I knew I had diverticulosis for decades and no doctor ever mentioned any special diet. I am learning by trial and error though, and managing better than previously. Since my first occurrence in January, I have been very vigilant about my diet. Most of the claims about RUMPS are unproven, though some are surely real. But I know damned well that I have not since, and never will again, willingly eat another nut or seed. Do NOT eat any vegetable that is not on the list above. I like to eat the Kellogg ones, but maybe there. Thank you to, Nadine, Ernest,TJ, Rosie, and Shay, I really appreciate all of the info that you guys have shared with me as well as others. i have cut back on all seeds, nuts, pop corn i am on a high fiber diet and i have regular bowel movements and i feel good. Like a lot of people, I was caught off guard by the overwhelmingly positive light RUMPS has been cast in. She had been taking probiotics, eating fermented foods and adding RUMPS to her diet. Lack of a proper diet that includes at least 25 grams of fiber daily, hydration and exercise contribute to DV. I also just learned I am lactose intolerant and can have no dairy. For lunch try a sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce and tomato (ever try a hummus sandwich. With my eyes I can see the spring coming. The did a CT scan and I was diagnosed with diverticulitis. I also wrote that I keep track of how often I go like per week. This is the first time I heard that, although it was my personal theory that the probiotics(acidophilis, bifidus, etc) in yogurt could help wash out the things that get stuck and cause infection. And I am slowly giving up. Some when tended too. Probably worse on my right side (wierd, I know). Even with insurance, this disease is costing me too much. The surgery I had when my intestines exploded and I almost died, caused a hernia. Right now, just need some clarification about the laxative issue. Have spent best part of the day unable to do anything much. It could be diverticulitis that went to far before you started the antibiotics and now you have peritonitis or something that might require a different antibiotic. The advice from the hospital yesterday was that I should go on a high fibre diet. Would be very interested in the response from others on the link between the two. I agree with patricias comment. It will be hard to give up the fried chicken and the nuts(chocolate covered the most). I have been trying to find other foods I love instead. The moderator already deleted most of your F-bombs towards me. remember i been through all that and now i feel better. But no one will help me because no one knows what it is. And if it cant be, we have one final reprieve. Dr Oz did an entire segment on Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis. Also, fiber and friendly bacteria can help push out the seeds or nuts or popcorn that get stuck. Popcorn is one of the worst foods to eat if you have been diagnosed with dv. Also, if the DV gets back then it can turn into peritonitis that has a 30% fatality rate. It firms the stool, it lubricates the area and my bowels, it speeds the metabolism some so it pushes food thru my system, it also softens my skin and reduces wrinkles as a side benefit. I believe it is beacause I knew the pain form my previous attack and went right to the hospital. that has never been a problem with my DV. They were giving me antibotics but it seems to upset my stomach and the pain just go away. The discomfort seemed to pass, but then came back the next year and this time it got worse. thanks buddy. So. But for you thinking your not getting well, its going to take a few weks. Rosie, i never had a problem eating meats. What i meant by the questions you asked are that I have a tendency to feel urges to go more than I used to. I was diagnosed with diverticulosis on Sept. Keep this in mind, I have a drink maybe 2 or 3 times a year. Some times power and glory makes one forget this. You may have fruit juices without pulp and many canned fruits or fruit sauces, such as applesauce. k. First of all, diverticulosis is the disease, usually confirmed by colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy (ugh) or CTscan. Shay, seems likeTJ is always trying to correct me. However, there are numerous studies, books and research out there that verify that stress is a factor in overall health and well being (including emotional well being obviously). Do NOT eat whole-grain breads, crackers and cereals, whole-wheat pasta, and brown rice. I did a CT at the hospital to find out i have this. Linda, if i qualified for any government help i woild take it. I just finished my second round of antibiotics. The sad thing is, is that if I ever got back to med school, and if He came to me as a patient, I would like to say I would not listen. , poor diet: not much fiber, not much water, lots of fried and processed foods, large portions, about 30 lbs overweight. Look at what Patricia and Jennifer have posted for advice on foods. I also have a rectum prolaspe in the virgia. DO NOT EAT POPCORN. I still need weekly blood tests and then have my medications re-evaluated. in fact my daughter who is 8 yrs old. When you have an increased pressure in your colon or you strain to poop, the lining can get weak and a hole can form where poop can get stuck.
