Diverticulitis prevention

Thanks. What is The Butyric? I need a better pain pill than ibuprophen but don't know what. Any suggestions?

Hi.
My diverticulitis episodes have affected different areas of my entire colon also. I am still trying to figure out my triggers. I wish there was a list of the most guilty foods that cause people to have flare ups.
Thanks for the info on the low residue/low fiber diet.
Are you strictly on this low residue diet, or only when you have an episode?
Thanks
Neal

Hi @nealm,

I have found that if I use the low residue diet the majority of the time, I feel much better. For me, the abdominal pain has been reduced from an 8 or 9 most every day down to a 2 or zero on a regular basis. I cannot suggest that it would be that effective for everyone, but in my case, it works very well.

So sorry to hear that your pain is so high and so constant.
My pain is pretty minor and my episodes are only every 2-3 months. Surgery is always mentioned if I go to the ER or talk to a doctor. I guess I will eventually do that.
In the meantime I will remember the low residue diet as an option if my episodes increase in pain level or frequency.
Thanks

There is no guarantee that diverticulitis will not recur but a few changes in lifestyle will help reduce the risk.
Opting for a fiber rich diet ( plenty of fruits/ vegetables, whole grains). Drink adequate amount of water (Half your body weight in ounces at a minimum). Fiber supplement recommended by your doctor. Exercise daily.

I was told recently that for diverticulosis/diverticulitis sufferers there is "good" fiber and "bad" fiber, the bad fiber being nuts, seeds, whole grains, brown rice, fresh fruits, and fresh vegetables (especially leafy greens); the only good fiber supposedly is white rice, heavily processed oats or oatmeal, non-whole grains, lean meat, and canned fruits and vegetables. And following that does seem to help; one leaf of lettuce does make me feel awful.

Any response, advice?

So opposite my regular diet of healthy greens, love salad too! Brown rice supposedly healthier all what I've learned following functional practitioners, etc. 😒

But this is opposite of what to eat with flare up? So confused.

Every day? You don't get medication? Due to my 1st of 2 episodes being hospitalized with a perforation that repaired itself...I seek medical attention. But 6 years apart. Confusing!