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Diverticulitis and constipation
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Mine told me the same thing but I am still very nervous about eating seeds and nuts. My GI also told me it was very important to keep my stools soft so that fecal matter didn’t get stuck. She advised me to take Miralax twice a week and Metamucil daily. I try to eat a high fiber diet. I still have occasional issues of pain in my lower left side and when that happens I go on a liquid diet. I’ve had diverticulitis that landed me in the ER 3 times so I’m trying hard to avoid another flare up.
It sounds like our GI’s are on the same page.
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Your story is very similar to mine. I was diagnosed last January and had another flare up in April and July that landed me in the hospital twice for a total of 9 days. Now 6 weeks out and I am back on antibiotics again. For me personally constipation seems to be the cause and my doctor does not believe in limiting seeds and nuts. I still will not eat these or popcorn. I am either regular or constipated which is also very frustrating because I drink a lot of water and exercise. I am trying to figure out what helps with the constipation and had never heard of olive oil. This site has been very helpful to me. I wish you good luck on this very frustrating journey.
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Thanks so much for sharing this!