Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis

2008-01-18 Thread Quadius
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

[QUAD-L] Diverticulitis

2008-01-15 Thread Aleo0813
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis

2008-01-14 Thread David K. Kelmer
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

[QUAD-L] Diverticulitis

2008-01-07 Thread Quadius
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis

2008-01-07 Thread wheelchair
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,

Re: [QUAD-L] Diverticulitis

2008-01-07 Thread Quadius
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