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Diverticulitis and constipation
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Hello @trured and welcome to Mayo Connect. I do understand what you mean about getting older. Aging does bring about more aches, pains, and digestive tract problems. I see that a liquid diet helps to quell the flare-ups. What type of eating plan do you follow on a regular basis? Do you drink water and have some exercise plan in place?
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Drink water daily and during flare ups, drink liquids including grape juice, apple juice, clear broth, lemon popsicle bars, coffee with honey- no creamer. Also use heating pad and Tylenol to control the discomfort. Regular eating plan consists of chicken, some fish and meat, cooked vegetables and sometimes a salad but not on a consistent basis. Again, drink water daily and take one 8oz glass of Metamucil once only on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. I walk daily and lift weights 3× a week.