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Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: Lesley Silvester on February 02, 2014, 10:44:17 pm

Title: Diverticulitis
Post by: Lesley Silvester on February 02, 2014, 10:44:17 pm: I had no idea how painful this could be. I didn't even know I had it until half past three this morning when the doctor came out. I thought it must be appendicitis. Apparently, most people have it over the age of 40 but mine has become infected.

I think I'd rather be in labour!!!
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: Louise Gaunt on February 02, 2014, 11:12:19 pm: You poor thing. Not a nice disease, hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: mojocafa on February 03, 2014, 04:35:16 am: Ooooooooh painful :unwell:

Hope you feel better soon
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: tizaala on February 03, 2014, 09:35:43 am: I have had it for years now Leslie , I control it with diet, By trial and error I found that kidney beans, belly pork, lentils , and white bread , nearly kill me, So wholegrain seeded bread, lots of other veg , loads of fruit , bran flakes, porridge , unsalted nuts. are the way to go to stay pain free. :thinking:
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: HesterF on February 03, 2014, 09:51:46 am: I've never even heard of it - what is it? :fc: I don't get it by the sound of it! :hug: Hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: doganjo on February 03, 2014, 10:10:14 am: My Mum had it and she had to take stuff called Fybogel. It's a forming of pockets in the intestine, Hester, trapping body products, and they can get infected if they don't clear themselves. Diet to bulk up the stool helps..
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: sabrina on February 03, 2014, 10:14:06 am: Sounds horrible !
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Post by: Bramblecot on February 03, 2014, 12:33:31 pm: Poor you. :bouquet: Stay clear of tomato and cucumber seeds, the flesh is ok (so I am told).
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Post by: Dan on February 03, 2014, 12:35:05 pm: :( Get well soon. :bouquet:
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: Lesley Silvester on February 03, 2014, 01:02:03 pm: Thanks, all. Pain has lessened today and I have managed to keep a few spoonfuls of natural yoghurt down.

Hester, if the call out doctor is right, and you are over 40 you may well have it. I think that it's ok so long as it doesn't get infected.

Tiz, I only eat gluten free bread, and that rarely and I have a very high fibre diet.

Annie, I used to take Fibogel but it stopped working after a while so I am on something similar but maybe a bit stronger.

OH has just bought me some pro-biotic drinks. He asked for a big pot of live yoghurt and whoever was helping him shop in Tesco (one of their staff) said they only sell the small bottle. Not true. I often buy the big pots. At least I've got something. I'm due to go out for my Samaritan training tonight and I so hope I can make it. If I miss any of the sessions, I will have to wait a few months until they are training again so I can catch up. I don't want to wait so hopefully will be able to go.
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: benandjerry on February 03, 2014, 08:19:42 pm: Oh sounds painful. :( Big hugs and hope you made your training. :hug:
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: Lesley Silvester on February 03, 2014, 10:10:55 pm: Wasn't fit enough to go but the trainer said that there were two others who couldn't make it so she'll repeat the session for the three of us.
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: benandjerry on February 04, 2014, 07:04:30 pm: That's good that she will repeat the session, rather than you waiting for the whole course to come around again. :)
Title: Re: Diverticulitis
Post by: Lesley Silvester on February 04, 2014, 11:48:37 pm: Yes, I was relieved as well as glad I didn't have to go out. I slept most of the evening and then went to bed so I obviously wouldn't have been much good there.