I was Diagnosed with Mild Diverticula after a Barium CT Scan..18 months ago.,This was done following a bad Diverticulitis Flare up,. that landed me in Hospital(3 days) on IV Antibiotics,. Since then I have had 2 milder attacks,. last one 3 Weeks ago., I promptly started the Antibiotics at the first sign of the Flare,.this was successful in getting it under control.,What confuses me is if my DD is only mild..then Why so many Flare ups.?, anybody got any answers on this.,??
What a nonsense. Either you have Divertular Disease or you don't - and judging by what you say, you have DD. Who told you it was mild? If you read throgh this forum you will see that many of us sufferes (and I have been one for 30 years) are extremely sceptical of what doctors tells us about DD. Often met with dismissal. It does sound as if yours is 'full blown' and you are going to have to live with it. Take a few notes from us 'sufferers'. I believe diet is the key. Good luck. Jon
I was told that the CT Scan showed mild diverticoli(sp) ., from what I understood at the time, The Doc was saying that only a few pockets in my Colon., I asked him at the time if I could have further flare ups
his answer was not likely as I would have to have much more of these
pockets.. Why do they grade this then? why not just say DD & be done..?
I am awaiting a Colonoscopy my GP wants me to have this,He is concerned that my Flare ups seem more frequent.. Jon I am on a
high fibre diet.,& take Fybogel also,. thanks for your answer.. Doglover..
Oh dear doggy lover (Me Too) you are mild. I am severe, and Jon is constant
Your food consumption is probably causing your flares. Sorry to tell you ,that you
are stuck with DD as ,so we are all told ,there is no cure, You will just have to learn to dislike food
Jacqueline
I can't understand this 'mild' diagnosis. If you have two or three diverticuli or multiple pouches, they can stilll become inflamed and cause just as much trouble. You talk about 'so many flare up's' and this suggests to me that this nasty, pernicious desease, really has you in its grips. As Jac says, I am 'constant' It is with me (and has been) for all those years. I have the occasional flare up - but could count them on (almost) one hand. I have learned, with the aid of a nutritionist/dietician (and lately some input from Jac and Holland and Barratt) what an what not to eat. Use Fybogel of course but don't be too reliant - you bowel will lose its natural function. I only eat balnd fruits (pears, bananas) becuase I know that acid fruits and onions are a no go area. I shall repeat myself (other forum members will know) and just say that an American Professor wrote a paper many years ago warning sufferes to stay clear of acid. I will Google to see if I can resurrect it. My worst effects are wind (although Jac and me who have known and compared for ages) call it something different,and soreness. Do keep trying diffeent foods and, if we (Jac and me) can be of any help - do shout! Jon, with best wishes.
Write soon Jac. I'm now on track
Why did you ask for help ,then disappear ?? What is the point ??
Perhaps she's not up to it for the moment, Jac. Give her the benefit of the doubt, won't you.?
I'm still here!!!
Glad you are somewhere !
You may have noticed ,but seemingly not, that sufferers come onto the
forums (various ) ask for help, and when help and advice are offered,
but it obviously isn't what they want to hear, they disappear ,and no doubt carry on as before and keep getting flares.
I asked questions non stop (if you can remember that far back )
and tried everything that was thrown at me, as a result ,I am now in
control of this poxy disease.
There are no nice answers to the questions people ask, it's follow the
advice or suffer
I know, my dear but do give doglover a chance to digest what she has already been told. It was only yesterday and she (a) may not be around yet, (b) having a bad time or any other distraction. I'm sure that she will return but I know exactly what you mean when being told something that they don't want to hear adnd then phtt..
What about some of those very silly people - they soon disappeared when they got short shrift.
Jac. Are we the only long term stalwarts? (or fools?)
Hi Jac. I just want to say. That I am taking any advice from you & others on here very seriously.. As I know how disabling this condition can be for us sufferers..
All support is gratefully accepted & I am sorry if my response is slow. I am dealing with sight loss problems from a retina Occlusion & sometimes find computer work difficult..
I would like to ask you while I am on here. When having flares do you suffer from altered BMs?. I get small amounts of pencil thin BMs, with very bad cramps in my Flares.. Doglover..
makes me think that the majority of them want to be cured by EMail
and when they realise it takes effort from themselves to help keep reasonably safe, they don't want to know. Their loss.
The thing is , you and I do actually keep finding things to try that do
make a difference, thank god
You more than anyone needs help, as you have been soldiering on
alone for far too long.
Iv'e done two posts in one
Those probiotics are really hanging in there, don't know what they are
doing, but they are good at it 
Thank goodness you are staying with us
When you are having a flare ,just keep to liquids mashed potatoes
rice puddings, but ,if you feel like I do with the damned flares ,eating
is not on my "to do" list Drink loads, and don't go bombing around .
stay quiet and, I usually take a couple of Paracetamol..
No hard foods AT ALL
jac
Thank you for the Bland Diet info.,
At the moment my DD is behaving itself after my most recent flare about 3/4 weeks ago. I have just started to introduce more Bran into my Diet, as this keeps me regular .constipation is a big no no for me. Had a very constipated childhood...(Grim).
Hope you are staying Well.. Doglover.
Keep drinking loads even if you feel ok,Watch the veggies I know, I
miss them too. skin fruits and potatoes I would kill for a jacket potato
with a crusty skin.Don't let your guard down, just because you feel O.K
Have you got a woofer???
There. What did I say? Have faith.
Faith was destroyed a long time ago Jon.
P.S was going to have a stroll round H&B, but it's absolutely
pouring down .
As You Say Jac. I alsolove my B/pots, but they are shelved for the time being. My Bran Diet does (when not Flaring) keep me comfortable & Regular.. I carefully keep watch & record which foods affect my DD.. And I have a not under any Circumstances List of foods to Avoid...!! Growing all the time...my latest Flare I blame on A very spicy Chilli-con-carn. Doglover..
Sorry Jac. Forgot to ask! What is a Woofer??
Doglover.