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Diverticulitis prevention
Is there a way to prevent diverticulitis from recurring? Is there a change in diet that can help heal the colon issue that causes it?
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Is there a way to prevent diverticulitis from recurring? Is there a change in diet that can help heal the colon issue that causes it?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Digestive Health Support Group.
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Yes, the low residue diet works best for me, but please remember that we are all different. During a flare up you should follow your doctor's suggestion.
It is important to prevent constipation so finding supplements and foods that help you is important.
No, I do not take prescribed medication, but stool softeners (like MiraLAX or Colace) and a fiber supplement (I use Citrucel).
Finding the right eating plan and supplements is often a matter of trial and error. Keeping a food diary of what foods (or supplements) might trigger a flare up is a good idea.
Finid what is best for you. There is no one eating plan that will work for everyone.