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MSHUCKLEBERRY
19 y
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I am 38 and was just told by a Doctor that I probably have Diverticularis. Because of really bad insurance I am trying to put of getting more test for a month . Sombody answered forum yesterday and said I should add fiber slowly to my diet to late I am doing 25 grams a day.I am very scared of having another attack and having to go back to the same hospital . Just to let you know how bad my vist was they kept calling me wrong name and when I said to head nurse my name she said "no you are not her " the hosptal was very dirty and I was only one without hancuffs and Police escort. I saw 2 Doctors and older one said what he thought it was and I have all the problems. All so I never eat enough Fiber or drink water . I figure I was doing Maybe 4 g of fiber a day . I never eat Wheat bread and some nights ate popcorn and cake for dinner. I have 3 kids and a spouse who all eat better than me .Do I need to get test done? If I change my bad habits will that help? I was giving a blood test to check for infection.Then I called my doctor and can't get a appt. for a month I asked nurse what I should do and she sd eat more fiber and if I am in bad pain go to E.r..Thank god I found this web site. I have learned so much thank you all! Michelle
- Re: new to problem judy g
19 y
1,951
This is a reply to # 443,311Hi Michelle,
Definitely increase the fiber gradually or you most likely will end up with unbelievable cramping. Increase water at the same time and increase exercise some as your body gets used to more fiber.
None of us could really tell you whether the tests are necessary. There are many variables. But your doctor's appointment is not for another month, so why not see what you can do between now and then? (If cramping gets really bad, or if you run a fever that gets over about 100 degree, get to the ER.)
You will find many people on the internet who say they control diverticulitis attacks only with diet. Many recommend whole grains. Personally, I do better getting fiber from veggies and fruits rather than grains. (Too much bran is definitely not a good things for me . . . and by too much I mean in the neighborhood of 4 grams a day.) I find some raw veggies (like cucumber) help. Yogurt is good, too. Getting sufficient good fat also help the GI track function. On top of adding "good" foods, it is also really helpful to faze out any junk food, fast food, processed, refined foods, etc.
- Re: new to problem CINERUSS
19 y
1,933
This is a reply to # 443,311I TOTALLY understand what you are going through. I had a diverticulitis attack several years ago. In fact, I was having pains on my lower left side for some time. The one night I woke up to a feeling inside like my gut was splitting open. I was really frightened. The nexst morning I passed a very black stool indicating I was bleeding inside. The doctor sent me for a barium enema (a terrible experience) but revealed minor diverticula. Slowly adding fiber was the answer. Since then, I have gotten more involved in natural health and eating fiber foods with green food (containing probiotics) I am doing fine.
One major thing that I detected from your message STRESS. Stress and anxiety are MAJOR causes of colon problems. This can cause moments of constipation and/or diarrhea. Learn to relax. This will help you and your colon.
- Re: new to problem judy g
19 y
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