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Diverticulosis: Any herbs help?

Posted by sourissj42 @sourissj42, Aug 2, 2018

What helps as far as "herbs" for diverticulosis?

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thankful | @thankful | Oct 5, 2018
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What your friend went through is my worse nightmare. I'm struggling with weather to have surgery now or after another attack. I'm complicated with only having 1 kidney and lots of abdominal surgery so potential adhesions.. I was hospitalized a few months back and I don't want to go through that again. ...

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@nosurgery- I understand especially in lite of the other complications & experiences, but I would still visit with at least 2 surgeons and have this discussion. Don't decide only on what is the simpler option, but try to come to a consensus in your discussions with both Dr's. I still believe that the vast majority of doctors still take their oath of "Do no harm" serious. May God give you wisdom & disernment as you work through this. Jim @thankful

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 5, 2018

Good thoughts, @thankful.
As I may have mentioned in an earlier post, @nosurgery, it might be helpful to take another supportive person with you to your appointments. Sometimes, I have been anxious about an appointment and having a second, less anxious person than myself, was helpful in sorting through what the doctor had to say. Give it some thought, @nosurgery.

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musicflowers4u | @musicflowers4u | Oct 5, 2018
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Good thoughts, @thankful.
As I may have mentioned in an earlier post, @nosurgery, it might be helpful to take another supportive person with you to your appointments. Sometimes, I have been anxious about an appointment and having a second, less anxious person than myself, was helpful in sorting through what the doctor had to say. Give it some thought, @nosurgery.

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Very good suggestion.

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runzeitig | @runzeitig | Jan 21, 2023

What is the most recommended bone broth to use if you’re unable to make homemade? I have diverticulosis with recurring exacerbation of inflammation and really need to reset my gut health.

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cookierockwell | @cookierockwell | Jan 21, 2023
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What is the most recommended bone broth to use if you’re unable to make homemade? I have diverticulosis with recurring exacerbation of inflammation and really need to reset my gut health.

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I also have diverticulosis, along with severe GERD and some esophageal problems. I don't know what the most recommended bone broth is, but I use Sam's Choice reduced sodium. It's the only one my system will tolerate.

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lucy155 | @lucy155 | Jan 22, 2023
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What is the most recommended bone broth to use if you’re unable to make homemade? I have diverticulosis with recurring exacerbation of inflammation and really need to reset my gut health.

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I also have diverticulitis and recently had a resection done. My Instant Pot gives me an easy 2.5 quarts of "tasty" bone broth in no time. I can even tolerate the pressure cooked chicken on good days. It's so easy, I make it every month and have it on hand when my digestive system needs a rest. After my surgery last month.... it was the best free food for my first two weeks. I'll check to see if there are any You-tube videos on it.

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gigi4 | @gigi4 | Jan 22, 2023
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What is the most recommended bone broth to use if you’re unable to make homemade? I have diverticulosis with recurring exacerbation of inflammation and really need to reset my gut health.

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I’ve made my own bone broth but when I can’t, one I use is organic Kettle & Fire. If you peruse the grocery shelf, you’ll obviously find many brands. Read the labels for ingredients. If recommended ones aren’t available, look for organic, slow simmered, vegetables, herbs, apple cider vinegar, and no oils. Slow simmering bones allows the release of all the nutrients from the bones. I also use the bone broth not only for soups but also for quinoa, amaranth, and rice. It adds additional flavor.
Hope this helps!

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icareless | @icareless | Jul 16, 2023
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Michael Hohlweg has a book out about pain free foods with diverticulosis. There is also some special herbal tea..mmm Rachel's tea.... With all herbs that will help our condition. I encourage you to look into that.

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Thank you for the suggestions. I will seriously look into it.

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dpkelso | @dpkelso | Mar 15, 2025
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I had diverticulitis for 3-4 years and took quite a few rounds of Cipro. My doctor retired and my new gastroenterologist felt it was imperative to have a sigmoidectomy. I had a kidney transplant 14 years prior to the diverticulitis. I had the sigmoidectomy with a laporoscope and had no problem and have had no problems since. Good luck!

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this msg was a long time ago so not sure if you will get this , have your symptoms come back ? i also have had a sigmoid surgery in 2 yrs later symptoms have returned

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brooklynchristopher | @brooklynchristopher | Jun 17, 2025
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@musicflowers4u, @hopeful33250- I had a couple of years that I was having this terrible discomfort & pain to the point that I was doubled over in pain.
I went to the Dr. and the 1st time given some nasty drugs which helped in that case and then sporadic other times when I felt like I had the flu and again the lower belly pain and constipation. I think I took some Tylenol and used one of those rice bags that you put in the micro and would get comfort from the heat it put off. The 2nd time that it came back really bad and I was put on some other antibiotics and was sent to talk with a surgeon who deals with these kinds of cases. I had known someone else that had this surgery and swore by it, but I wanted to hear what this surgeon had to say. He explained why often surgery is the best option because if I were to have a rupture one could die from this. That got my attention! He also told me that we cannot get the proper amount of fiber no matter what we eat and if I was interested in hearing what he does he would tell me. I was "all ear's"! He simply said that he drinks a warm glass of water with 2 tablespoons of Metamucil (I use the Kirkland product from Costco) each evening before bed. That is was the good Dr.'s scoop!
Well I've done that nearly every evening for over 8 years now and have not had 1 episode. He also told me that eating popcorn & strawberries was a old wifes tale? I love both and have always ate my share of both. I know this may not work for everyone, but over the years I've shared this story with many of my male friends and if you know men this is not a topic of interest and yet many have came back to me to say "this was the best thing that they ever did". Well, give it a try, it may work for you!

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Thank you for sharing that “Scoop”! I plan to try that. I have been having lower left abdominal pain for recurring for about 5 months almost daily. Colonoscopy 2 years ago and ctscan last month showed diverticula which my GI explained is diverticulosis and said it’s “annoying - some people swear by peppermint oil. “ I have found that minimally helpful. Peppermint tea about the same.
In the past when I tried to amp up fiber I included small amounts of psyllium in my morning breakfasts only. I find the pain a bit more severe than annoying. So I will try anything that sounds sensible and has helped other!

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