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Diverticulitis - looking for info

Posted by Lindainarizona @lindainarizona, Jul 6, 2016

I would like to know any information about diverticulitis

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laughterhelps | @laughterhelps | Aug 24, 2025
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@laughterhelps, @cartwrib ,

Thank you for your kind words. My aunt is in ICU and doing ok. So I am ecstatic. We’re continuing to pray for her recovery. I am so relieved at this point though I realize she has a long way to go for recovery. So grateful.

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Thank you for sharing the good news, @celia123! Joining you in prayer for her smooth recovery and for strength and encouragement for all of you even if the road is long. ❤️

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laughterhelps | @laughterhelps | Aug 24, 2025
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I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better, @laughterhelps. It is also great that you are eating carefully. A change in eating habits is important in recovering from diverticulitis. What type of eating plan are you following now?

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Thank you, @hopeful33250. I’m now allowed to start adding in a little of my regular fiber…starting with a T. of bran flakes into my Greek yogurt. Seems kind of funny to be excited about it, but it’s encouraging to be moving back to more normal things. 🙂

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celia16 | @celia16 | Aug 25, 2025

My aunt is having a lot of pain. She is now out of ICU. I am so happy she’s recovering.

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laughterhelps | @laughterhelps | Aug 25, 2025

Hi, @celia16. Thanks for the update! May pain relief come quickly as she recovers. 🙏🏻

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 26, 2025
In reply to @laughterhelps "Thank you, @hopeful33250. I’m now allowed to start adding in a little of my regular fiber…starting..." + (show)
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Thank you, @hopeful33250. I’m now allowed to start adding in a little of my regular fiber…starting with a T. of bran flakes into my Greek yogurt. Seems kind of funny to be excited about it, but it’s encouraging to be moving back to more normal things. 🙂

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I really understand the excitement, @laughterhelps! It does make you feel good to get back to normal, doesn't it.

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zilla | @zilla | Aug 27, 2025
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Hello, everyone. I’m about 2-1/2 weeks after beginning a diverticulitis flare-up, 5th day after finishing antibiotics. This is my 3rd time with diverticulitis. Have been gradually getting better—started with liquid diet then gradually adding low-residue foods, lots of water. No fever for about a week. Was very encouraged that we caught this flare early and that I’ll soon be back to a more normal diet and active life.

Today I went out in the car driven by my husband, wanted to do a little low-key shopping. While at the store the lower abdomen started clenching really badly again, felt like diarrhea with possible vomiting. Dear husband got me home quickly to bathroom and rest. Just water and the rest for the last 5 hours. I have an intermittant low fever again, varying between 99.4 and 99.1, but down to normal just now.

Has anyone else relapsed about 5 days after finishing the course of antibiotics? I’m still on the probiotics. I’m thinking of seeing how I do tonight back on the liquid diet and calling the doctor in the morning if I’m not better. Or should I let her know right away?

Thanks for any information or encouragement!

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I’m surprised that you only had to take 5 days of antibiotics. For me it’s usually 10 and if that doesn’t work they switch me to an alternate and/or order another CT just in case. Also you keep mentioning liquids. I hope you mean just CLEAR liquids, as awful as they are. Don’t fool yourself that a little cream soup won’t hurt. It might.
Good luck to you! I’ve been there - it’s no fun.

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laughterhelps | @laughterhelps | Aug 29, 2025
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I’m surprised that you only had to take 5 days of antibiotics. For me it’s usually 10 and if that doesn’t work they switch me to an alternate and/or order another CT just in case. Also you keep mentioning liquids. I hope you mean just CLEAR liquids, as awful as they are. Don’t fool yourself that a little cream soup won’t hurt. It might.
Good luck to you! I’ve been there - it’s no fun.

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Hello @zilla.

When I wrote that post it was 5 days after I finished the full 10-day course of antibiotics as prescribed by my doctor. And yes, I started out on clear liquids. Back when I had my first flare my doctor had given me full instructions on the diet, and this was my 3rd flare-up so none of it was new to me. I was just concerned that I started having some trouble again so soon after finishing the prescribed antibiotics and thinking I was on the road to (slowly) getting better. Thankfully I am much better now. Still being cautious but have incorporated more fiber, which feels more normal and allows for more nutritious variety.

All the best to you.

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peterose | @peterose | Sep 12, 2025
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I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better, @laughterhelps. It is also great that you are eating carefully. A change in eating habits is important in recovering from diverticulitis. What type of eating plan are you following now?

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take a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil am and pm .....
best on an empty stomach

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zilla | @zilla | Sep 13, 2025

You seem to have a lot of concerns about having a colonoscopy. Most people, actually everyone that I know, almost enjoys the colonoscopy because of the anesthetic. It’s quick, painless, and the sensation of falling asleep and waking up to find that the procedure is over is a wonder. It’s the PREP that’s so ghastly. EVERYONE hates that.

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Stephanie | @misseygirl | Jun 8 6:44pm

I had a horrible bout of diverticulitis years ago. The pain was awful. Went to the ER.
After it was treated & resolved, my Dr said to take a daily prebiotic. I put a tablespoon of Walmart prebiotic fiber powder every day in my morning coffee. And make sure I eat enough fruit & vegetables & water. No trouble since then.

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