Diverticulitis - looking for info

After the two episodes I had yes I did follow low fodmap for about a month each time then gradually increased other foods making a note of what agreed with me or not! I've learnt certain foods should be avoided by me!

I take “DICYCLOMINE (dye SYE kloe meen) treats irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It works by relaxing the muscles of your stomach and bowel, which reduces cramping. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.“

After using the low FodMaps diet, which foods did you decide were triggers for you?
Are you able to control things well now know which foods are triggers for you? Thank you.

I've had problems with diverticulitis for many years, after an incident and being treated, my docs promote a low residue diet, until you are back to normal. As for seeds and berries it depends on the state of your bowel. I use that as a guide. I cannot not eat salad or any uncooked vegetables. I think you learn what's right for you as you go along. Good luck!

Im new to this disease (3 X since April 2024) and still learning about the FODMAP diet. I'm doing my research because doctors aren't much help and just say follow a bland diet and gradually increase your fiber. I'm learning that eating things like applesauce, bananas, broth, pudding and foods that are easy to digest are best during the flare or inflammation phase. My dr never said do a liquid diet my most recent diagnosis but i wasn't eating much at all the 2 days prior to that and was nauseous. I'm a week and 3 days upon completing my antibiotics and have been eating nothing fried, greasy, spicy, no nuts, seeds, raw veggies or raw apples, berries etc. My current diet is eggs, sourdough or low fiber bread, white potato no skin, pasta noodles either cheese like parmesan or similar, chicken breast not fried /no skin, cottage cheese, yogurt, baked fish, waffles or pancakes, cream of wheat. I avoid oatmeal, salad, fried foods, pickles, spag or pizza sauce, spicy foods, cabbage, cole slaw, etc. Keep track of what foods bother you and try to go from there. Good luck! 🙂

I can totally relate. The inpatient doctors during my 4 days of hospitalization merely diagnosed me and treated me. I'm thankful for their treatment. But they never took steps to help me understand diverticulitis. I had to do my own research and followed up with my PCP, who referred me to a dietician to help me work on my diet plan. Ironically, I'm the one who advocated to be referred to a dietician.

Does anyone know of some food recipes for meals & snacks for good fiber?

Hi, @rockyb - I'm glad to hear you got a diagnosis and hospital treatment, but that is too bad you did not get more information on diverticulitis. Good for you for self-educating and advocating for yourself to be referred to a dietician.

I'm guessing your research to this point has covered this, but just in case, here is some Mayo Clinic information on diverticulitis:

- Diverticulitis https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diverticulitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20371758

Mayo Clinic also has a number of high fiber recipes online:

-Healthy Recipes/High-fiber recipes https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/high-fiber-recipes/rcs-20077194

Did you meet with the dietician yet, rockyb? If you have or will soon, please do share anything you've learned here for others who are trying to manage this condition.

Firstly, absolutely not asking for a diagnosis here but more if anyone has had the same symptoms and been diagnosed to see if I should get a second opinion.

Have had bloody stools, constant diarrhea and right side stomach pain with dizziness for 8 months plus. No food triggers, just after all food. No weight loss, if anything I can't lose weight despite trying.

Have had bloods which were relatively normal (slightly high hemoglobin and hemacrit) and a colonoscopy.
The colonoscopy showed diverticula scattered throughout my colon but no signs of inflammation at all.

Saw my GP to discuss the results and she has said I have diverticulitis and to have probiotics and avoid things like tomato seeds.

My question is, I've never had a severe flare like it seems is common for Diverticulitis brought on by seeds etc. It's a constant issue rather than incredibly painful bouts. Everything I've read on Diverticulitis sites and from others experiences suggests I have Diverticulosis which shouldn't cause any symptoms unless it's inflamed or infected, the colonoscopy shows it wasn't so in theory, it doesn't seem to be this causing my symptoms.

The doctor won't do a CT scan with contrast which seems to be the next step as she says the colonoscopy is the gold standard and hasn't at any point done a stool sample.

So my question is, should I get a second opinion? Do my symptoms match yours at all and what testing did you go through to get diagnosed?

I really think you should get a second opinion (that's my opinion) My boyfriend was just diagnosed with this and his gastro told him to just eat anything... we are being careful what he eats and definitely avoiding NSAIDS as they exasperate his problem..he got a medication from the doctor to take with an NSAID if he has to take one for his back pain and he does watch what he eats..his was diagnosed with a CT scan!! Prayers for you to get some answers!!