Ouch I"m Having a Diverticulitis Attack so Down for nap

I hope you feel better soon.

Did you eat too much fiber?

I hope you feel better really soon. =( That sounds miserable.

Ouch, sounds painful is that related to IBS?

My son suffers from diverticulitis and I know it can be very painful. Hope laying down helps you

Get well soon Patsie

I know how you feel as I suffer with it as well hope it will settle soon

Hoping you'll be better soon. Take a rest.

I am sorry Patsie, go back into your bed and wait to feel better.

same here.I also know how it feel.

finally looked this up, says more fiber helps. I could see that, based on what I read about it

**** IMPORTANT **** I am not a medical doctor and the following should be considered for informational purposes only and not medical advice. Please consult your physician/hospital for an actual, live and accurate diagnosis. Background: I also have Diverticulitis and suffer from mild attacks about three to six times a year. Having suffered from Diverticulosis for more than 20 years and major Diverticulitis attacks (two last year with one of them due to a colonoscopy perforation last year), I have done research talking to doctors and others with Diverticulitis as well as online reports, this is what I have found: Diverticulitis types and management: 1) Minor Diverticulitis attacks are anal cramps, pain in the left hand lower abdomen, feeling feverish without having a high temp and feeling listless. Usually, this goes away in a few hours - but it is a warning sign that something is wrong in your gut and you need to be careful with your diet. 2) Major Diverticulitis attacks usually involves major pain in the abdomen, high temperatures (99 ~ 101F). When this happens, rush to the emergency as there maybe a bacterial infection in the colon and needs more analysis such as a CT scan if the condition persists for more than 24 hours. 3) Prescription antibiotics usually cure this issue - but if the CT scan indicates more infection, then the gastroenterologist is summoned and will do a diagnosis. 4) According to my KP gastroenterologist, if you have more than two Major attacks, then surgical operations need to be considered. 5) In the US, some gastroenterologists are generally more aggressive than in other countries. In India where I come from, my 84 year old mother suffers from Diverticulitis attacks and she is usually advised a course of antibiotics and that's that. Surgery is considered only when there is aggressive bleeding and a CT scan shows extensive colon infection. 6) Surgery should be a final, last option and there should be at least two opinions and preferably from an outside consultant. Please do not let the doctors hustle you into surgery. Colon, stomach and food connection: 1) There is a definite correlation between what we eat and diverticulitis attacks. Every time I have eaten processed food (deserts, fried food, biscuits or restaurant comfort food), I have had mild twinges in my colon and cramp sometimes. 2) The secret in avoiding constipation and cramps is moderation when eating out, drinking lots of water (3L+) and eating fiber rich food. 3) As far as fiber is concerned, try and aim for natural fiber ~ 25 to 30 gms via food such as green salad leaves, spinach, flaxseed, fenugreek, red salad leaves etc. Supplements should be used only for brief periods unless ordered by the doctor. 4) ACV (apple cider vinegar) ~ 2 Tbsp a day helps to keep your stomach Ph in a neutral or slightly alkaline state. 5) It also helps if you are a vegetarian (or at least restrict red meat to once a week accompanied with a lot of fiber). 6) Adding veggies to your diet is also a great way to increase fiber and reduce constipation. Good luck!!