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It's so helpful to hear other people's experiences. For myself--- I try to avoid fiber. When I have a flare-up, I go on a liquid diet--- broth, water, tea, clear apple juice the second day. Then onto the bland, white low-residue diet. Luckily I like all the foods that are on it. I've always preferred Wonder White Bread to any Grain Bread so I guess I'm lucky in that regard.
Some doctors have told me that seeds, popcorn, etc. are alright. But a Nurse who has divertic. assured me that they're NOT. And I've heard the same thing from several other people.
I'm careful to avoid constipation and Ibuprofen, since that's what landed me in the hospital last year for 10 days with my first very painful attack. I didn't have surgery and I'm hoping that I'll never need it. So I'm handling it as best as I can. And I drink plenty of water all day long. And Green Tea. The thought of having surgery has me terrified.
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Hi @learningtime - glad that it's helpful to hear others' experiences. Thanks for sharing yours and what helps you day-to-day and when you have a flare-up.
Sorry to hear you've gotten conflicting input on eating items such as seeds and popcorn.
Medical advice about the details of your particular condition and whether you should ever consider surgery should come from your primary care doctor or gastroenterologist/GI surgeon. Mayo Clinic Connect members can share their experience but not provide medical advice.
You mentioned the thought of surgery has you terrified. Do you know if you are considered a potential surgical candidate in the future? When you were in the hospital or afterward, did you get to ask one of your doctors about whether they foresaw surgery for you at any point?
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@learningtime you are right, once you have the episodes, eating carefully is key…corn and popcorn should be avoided ! Hard to believe some of the things docs say…also, anyone with gut issues really shouldn’t mess with ibuprofen…it can even cause ER visits if used improperly ! Limited diet doesn’t feel limited if it helps healing ! Hope you can avoid surgery !