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<p>I would like any information on diverticulitis and exerine pancreatic insufficiency EPI. i read that protein powder might have triggered my recent diverticulitis incident.the gastroenterologist prescribed cripo and flagel i am allergic to flagel dr ignored warning on my chart. Cipro has serious side effects like tendon rupture in people over 60 i am 78. I am on a liquid diet with bone broth fresh vegetable juice .olive leaf for bacteria lot of vit a b c d e selenium grape seed extract and curcumin (CuraMed) brand milk thistle slippery elm trace minerals magnesium probotics. Collagen powder No dairy sugar or honey grains trying not to have candida..is there any one with any suggestions .i also have pain in my lower back that i think is related to diverticulitis. if any of this helps others it is helping me any suggestions are welcome june</p>

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Hi @jewill,

Here is some information from Mayo Clinic about diverticulitis: http://mayocl.in/1DZsj1Z
"Are there trigger foods I should avoid to prevent diverticulitis attacks?" http://mayocl.in/2o27J2a
"Diverticulitis diet" http://mayocl.in/1Fjc7O4

We have quite a few members who have diverticulitis and can share their experiences with you. Please meet @lindainarizona @wesbig @user_cha5e73f6 @retrebotic @akogut @disfraz1 @lynnkay1956, @allegro @aigimw @ michellr @peterhamilton @bakb @lshell @hopeful33250 @frane1939 and @dbwhitted @gailfaith.

You may also wish to view these discussions on Connect:
Mucusy blood on stool: http://mayocl.in/2oJDiAD
Diverticulitis: http://mayocl.in/2nIFdRh

@jewill, have you shared your concerns with your doctor?

Thank you @gailfaith @jewill here i hope this is short lived also .