Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis
Thank you Penny for your feedback. Like you I have had to eliminate some food, strawberries, cherries, and some other things from my diet. I took the advice wheelchair and started eating a bowl of oatmeal in the mornings. I have noticed some improvement, although today is pretty bad. Right now I'm auditing a class at my alma mater and I brought this up to my instructor the other night. Strangely enough, there is a G.I. Dr. in the class and he said that my doctor was not correct about the diverticulitis causing my problems. Next week I am going to try to find out what he thinks is causing the problem. Take care, Quadius On 1/15/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have had diverticulitis for sometime (10 yrs or so) My doctor at the time was medicating me for ulcerative colitis*, *and IBS... After more testing they also found the diverticula sacs that were inflamed. I was put on pain meds for a while and given a long list of not to eat foods, however I have found that it varies from person to person. Things I try and avoid are bagels with the seeds, peas, corn, pop corn, different jams that contain seeds. I have also been told that the ulcerative colitis and IBS go hand in hand with diverticular disease. I was also on Zelnorm for quite sometime, and it did seem to help. Now days, I take bulk fiber when needed, watch the things I eat. On occasion when I have a flare up I take aloe juice, and activated charcoal tablets. I have been told that stress and antibiotics sometimes are found to be the cause. I do know that in my own experience stress plays a major factor. Penny -- Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shapehttp://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489in the new year.
[QUAD-L] Diverticulitis
I have had diverticulitis for sometime (10 yrs or so) My doctor at the time was medicating me for ulcerative colitis, and IBS... After more testing they also found the diverticula sacs that were inflamed. I was put on pain meds for a while and given a long list of not to eat foods, however I have found that it varies from person to person. Things I try and avoid are bagels with the seeds, peas, corn, pop corn, different jams that contain seeds. I have also been told that the ulcerative colitis and IBS go hand in hand with diverticular disease. I was also on Zelnorm for quite sometime, and it did seem to help. Now days, I take bulk fiber when needed, watch the things I eat. On occasion when I have a flare up I take aloe juice, and activated charcoal tablets. I have been told that stress and antibiotics sometimes are found to be the cause. I do know that in my own experience stress plays a major factor. Penny **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis
Hi Q, Here is a great Site for info on Diverticulitis. Hope it helps. Stay strong. Diverticulitis develops from a condition called diverticulosis. If you're older than age 40, it's common for you to have diverticulosis small, bulging pouches (diverticula) in your digestive tract. In the United States, more than 50 percent of people older than 60 have diverticula. Although diverticula can form anywhere, including in your esophagus, stomach and small intestine, most occur in your large intestine. Because these pouches seldom cause any problems, you may never know you have them. Self-care Here are things you can do to help prevent or slow the progression of diverticular disease: Eat more fiber. High-fiber foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, soften waste material and help it pass more quickly through your colon. This reduces pressure inside your digestive tract. Aim for 25 to 30 grams of fiber each day. An apple or 1/2 cup of spinach contains 2 to 3 grams of fiber, and 1/2 cup of baked beans contains about 6 grams. Try to substitute fruits, vegetables and grain products for foods high in fat. Be sure to add fiber gradually to avoid bloating, abdominal discomfort and gas. If it's difficult for you to consume 25 to 30 grams of fiber every day, consider using a fiber supplement, such as psyllium (Metamucil, Nature's Way) or methylcellulose (Citrucel). Although commonly recommended, there's little evidence that avoiding eating seeds or nuts prevents recurrent attacks of diverticulitis. Drink plenty of fluids. Fiber works by absorbing water and increasing the soft, bulky waste in your colon. But if you don't drink enough liquid to replace what's absorbed, fiber can be constipating. Respond to bowel urges. When you need to use the bathroom, don't delay. Delaying bowel movements leads to harder stools that require more force to pass and increased pressure within your colon. Exercise regularly. Exercise promotes normal bowel function and reduces pressure inside your colon. Try to exercise at least 30 minutes on most days. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diverticulitis/DS00070/DSECTION=1 With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I have been suffering with bowel problems often on since July. It seems as if I need to defecate so often it is quite disconcerting, at least it feels that way. I have also had a problem with the stool being too loose. My doctor suggested using oxybutynin after my bowel programs to eliminate some of the spasms in my bowels and that seems to have worked pretty well. Unfortunately I still have a tremendous amount of cramps often on and it is difficult for me to plan much of anything any longer. After my fifth visit to the doctor, he finally realized that I have diverticulitis which was discovered in my colonoscopy back in July. You know what happens when you assume. Well he apologized because he had assumed that I was told by the doctor in charge of the colonoscopy that I had diverticulitis. Anyway, I have modified my diet somewhat and this has helped for the majority of the time. Does anybody else on here suffer from diverticulitis and if so what type of things have you eliminated from your diet. So far I have tried to get away from anything that has nuts, seeds, and I most definitely cannot be grapes, strawberries, cherries, and some other things I'm forgetting right now. Quadius
[QUAD-L] Diverticulitis
Well, I have been suffering with bowel problems often on since July. It seems as if I need to defecate so often it is quite disconcerting, at least it feels that way. I have also had a problem with the stool being too loose. My doctor suggested using oxybutynin after my bowel programs to eliminate some of the spasms in my bowels and that seems to have worked pretty well. Unfortunately I still have a tremendous amount of cramps often on and it is difficult for me to plan much of anything any longer. After my fifth visit to the doctor, he finally realized that I have diverticulitis which was discovered in my colonoscopy back in July. You know what happens when you assume. Well he apologized because he had assumed that I was told by the doctor in charge of the colonoscopy that I had diverticulitis. Anyway, I have modified my diet somewhat and this has helped for the majority of the time. Does anybody else on here suffer from diverticulitis and if so what type of things have you eliminated from your diet. So far I have tried to get away from anything that has nuts, seeds, and I most definitely cannot be grapes, strawberries, cherries, and some other things I'm forgetting right now. Quadius
Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis
Have you tried Oatmeal for breakfast? Oatmeal with milk, either microwaved or using a double boiler? The oatmeal is a good binder and absorbs liquids as it passes thru your system. Its also healthy too. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/7/2008 4:54:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody else on here suffer from diverticulitis and if so what type of things have you eliminated from your diet. So far I have tried to get away from anything that has nuts, seeds, and I most definitely cannot be grapes, strawberries, cherries, and some other things I'm forgetting right now. Quadius **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis
I have tried it, but for some reason I have never done it every day. I have chosen to go the Metamucil route, but I am willing to try oatmeal. What the heck, it probably isn't going to be any worse. :-) Quadius On 1/7/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you tried Oatmeal for breakfast? Oatmeal with milk, either microwaved or using a double boiler? The oatmeal is a good binder and absorbs liquids as it passes thru your system. Its also healthy too. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/7/2008 4:54:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody else on here suffer from diverticulitis and if so what type of things have you eliminated from your diet. So far I have tried to get away from anything that has nuts, seeds, and I most definitely cannot be grapes, strawberries, cherries, and some other things I'm forgetting right now. Quadius -- Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shapehttp://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489in the new year.
