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Low-FODMAP diet for avoiding/recovering from Diverticulitis Flare-up?
I'm learning about Low-FODMAP dieting, which is predominantly referred to in reference to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. But the gas/pressure/bloating reduction benefits of it seems like it would benefit those prone to diverticulitis; either 1) during recovery from a flare-up, 2) as a continuing diet regimen, and/or 3) to identify foods that cause gas/pressure/bloating (via the process of eliminating high-FODMAP foods or categories and then individually adding them back in). I'm curious if anyone has found research on or has experience with using this for diverticulitis.
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My husband has diverticulitis. When he feels a soreness in his abdomen, he immediately goes to a soft diet - bananas, jello, pudding, white bread, soup, etc. That usually resolves things in about a day. He does not follow a low FODMAP diet but studiously avoids seeds and nuts and anything that is very fibrous to avoid flares. In the 10 years since he was diagnosed, this has worked for him rather well.
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1 ReactionI do the same, although most of my flareups involved infection/fever which means I go straight to a clear liquid diet before moving to soft food, especially if I know nothing is currently passing through. Most references and doctors I've spoken with say the seeds and nuts theory isn't supported anymore and fiber is critical to consume in a normal diet. I need to be better at Metamucil and just bought Benefiber (generic/Walmart versions of both). I still shy away from nuts and seeds just because I've been dealing with it for 9.5 years and that idea was planted in my head in the beginning. It seems the current popular theory from the GI community is that it's likely small feces pieces that get into the diverticulum caused by pressure and constipation. That's why I think a low-FODMAP diet may be of use since it reduces fast-fermenting carbs that cause gas pressure, and also helps with constipation. It probably is not going to be full-on and for life, but at least strictly for a few weeks and then be able to test FODMAP categories and foods to see if I find some trigger foods. I was just posting to see what others that have seen research about this or tried it have to say about it.
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3 ReactionsI have had diverticulitis for the last 30/40 years. had a had a. SBO last August and was treated with Flagyl, which caused CDiff. Just recovering from my fourth round of CDF have taken Vuzst having trouble having bowel movements and wondering I should try some magnesium tablets. Does anyone have experience taking magnesium? Who has bowel issues? TIA
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Hi yes I too have diverticulitis I started taking psyllium husk daily and each evening I taking magnesium so far so good no flare ups or constipation for 12 month now so as long as this continues I keep taking. I was told by a GI a couple of year ago that the new thinking is nuts and seeds are ok but he said if it was him he would avoid that's been good enough for me so I avoid.