Diverticula flare up

nh_user_1196793 · July 19, 2018, 3:31pm

Got told i have this diverticulitis in feb was hospitalized for a week im 44 think im having a flare up what do i do 😕

anon87974465 · July 19, 2018, 3:48pm

Have nothing but fluids for 48 hours. If the pain does not ease or worsens, get to a doctor. If it does ease, then switch to a bland diet with as low fibre as possible for a week or two. Things like mash, steamed fish, scrambled eggs, yogurt - there are plenty of posts here to advise you. Then slowly introduce small amounts of soluble fibre back into your diet ie home made blended soup, well cooked carrots, canned green beans (not insoluble). It can take a few weeks before you feel more like normal. But if in doubt - doctor!

nh_user_1195267 · July 19, 2018, 4:01pm

Start liquid diet and call your doctor......I'm just finishing up antibiotics and am just barely on food now.

nh_user_1186172 · July 19, 2018, 4:05pm

Plus for me it worked drinking ensure, Juven, aloe Vera juice, kefir, fresh ginger tea, chicken broth ( just boil chicken and water and drink the broth), Gatorade, peppermint tea, coconut water, slippery elm, 2 probiotics two hours after the antibiotics....

nh_user_1196793 · July 19, 2018, 5:13pm

Thank you felinia great to find this forum ☺

nh_user_1196793 · July 19, 2018, 5:14pm

Lorid all im having is liquid thank you for responding ☺

nh_user_1196793 · July 19, 2018, 5:16pm

Where do i get ensureand can you take with flare up cant go to toilet either even do i want to any suggestions😣

nh_user_208759 · July 19, 2018, 5:16pm

Hi Amanda

Do you have a fever ? If you do its a sign of infection and you will need antibiotics.

I have just had a flare and although i didnt have a fever my doctor still gave them to me. You also need to eat bland food to give your colon chance to heal.

If you have any questions give me a shout. Get well soon xxx

nh_user_1196793 · July 19, 2018, 5:18pm

What do you take for the pain my doctor is closed is there anything i can take before it gets worse

nh_user_1196793 · July 19, 2018, 5:26pm

Thanks allyson no fever when i was sick in feb i had no fever either it just took me of my feet is it an infection if i cant go toliet r just im blocked badly 😕

anon87974465 · July 19, 2018, 5:59pm

I take Paracetemol or use a heat pad. But if you are UK based like me, that won't be a good idea as it's far too hot here at present. But don't take aspirin or Ibuprofen as they can cause bleeding.

nh_user_1186172 · July 19, 2018, 6:05pm

I get unsure at Walgreens, I am in the USA.

nh_user_1195267 · July 19, 2018, 6:10pm

Good deal. Hope you feel better soon!

nh_user_208759 · July 19, 2018, 6:33pm

Hi Amanda

Im not sure i always have problems stopping going to the toilet.

If you bend forward whilst sat on the toilet ive heard that helps...but DONT strain as this will hurt the colon more.

You could get a blood test to check your inflammatory markers... are you in pain ? Where is it ? Im just wondering if its just a case of constipation ?

A xx

nh_user_1196793 · July 19, 2018, 7:17pm

I will try that thanks pain left side lower stomach not very bad at the moment but yesterday i was bad

nh_user_1161055 · July 20, 2018, 12:02pm

I took magnesium citrate, vitamin C(sodium ascorbate) or MOM, to get relief. Also Aloe Vera Juice daily. Drink peppermint tea also. Hope you find relief 🙏

nh_user_1161055 · July 20, 2018, 12:05pm

I’m not sure bout ensure, my dietitian said no way should I do ensure till healed, made me feel worse, but everyone is diff.

nh_user_1046816 · July 20, 2018, 2:52pm

I get blockage occasionally and don't eat anything until I have a bowel movement. I gave in to a craving 3 days ago, 'cherries' and am now blocked; I usually have broth and saltine crackers during this time to avoid nausea, pain and chills. It usually passes within a day or two.