Oklahoma_Angel
04-12-2003, 06:44 PM
Had Diverticulitis in October (Just wasn't my month) Anyone else ever have it and has any reaccurances ? I don't want another , I try to eat as much fiber as I can without overdoing it.
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Harry
04-12-2003, 07:26 PM
The best thing you can do for diverticula problems is take psyllium twice daily. It is not only a stool bulking agent it also cleans and sorta lubricates your colon--- it's also safe to take daily.
God Bless----Harry
God Bless----Harry
auntjudyg
04-15-2003, 10:20 AM
Personally, I do best getting my fiber from veggies, fruits, legumes and oatmeal. Yogurt regularly (a cup at least five times a week); plenty of water.
I had a bowel resection after my attack, so I'm starting with a clean slate (and it has not recurred so far). But I know people who didn't have surgery and have had no recurrence. They say fiber is the key - changing the way you eat - cutting the refined carbohydrates.
Best wishes.
I had a bowel resection after my attack, so I'm starting with a clean slate (and it has not recurred so far). But I know people who didn't have surgery and have had no recurrence. They say fiber is the key - changing the way you eat - cutting the refined carbohydrates.
Best wishes.
Spirit
04-15-2003, 06:42 PM
psyllum lubricates-why does my colon feel gritty after taking it.
Lerxst
04-17-2003, 02:45 PM
I'm 37 and was diagnosed last June with Diverticulitis.
So now no corn, nuts or seeds of any kind. I am wondering if soluable fiber is best or if taking the fiber pills is just as good. No surgery , yet and hopefully with higher fiber and less processed foods I can stave off the surgery for several years -- any tips that have helped keep you feeling good ?
So now no corn, nuts or seeds of any kind. I am wondering if soluable fiber is best or if taking the fiber pills is just as good. No surgery , yet and hopefully with higher fiber and less processed foods I can stave off the surgery for several years -- any tips that have helped keep you feeling good ?
Samuelemouse
04-18-2003, 08:45 AM
Soluble fiber is good as it softens the stools. Anything with seeds is to be avoided as it can get stuck in the diverticuli. But that does not mean that you should not have insoluble fiber altogether as I understand it - take wheat bran or some other type of insoluble fiber but don't overdo it. Insoluble fiber is a bulking agent.