Am sure there was a thread in here some time ago, though can’t see it mentioned anywhere but, does anyone else have this or anything similar?

Just been diagnosed with diverticulitis disease and just after info on diets etc (6 week appointment for dietician!)

Thanks in advance

* Crohns! I have it mate, feel free to DM me any questions!

when I was at my worst with Ulcerative colitis I found following a low residue diet helped
https://www.thh.nhs.uk/documents/_Patients/PatientLeaflets/dietetics/Low_Residue_Diet.pdf

But my Nan had diverticulitis and was told to have a high fibre diet 🤷🏻‍♀️

Many folk develop Diverticular Disease as they get older, particularly those on a western diet.It does not cause symptoms most of the time so people do not realise that they have it. Its a bit like wear and tear on the colon. I have ulcerative colitis and diverticular disease. DD has to date not caused me any problems unlike UC which is nasty when it flares. I'm not on any meds to suppress the immune system at the moment due to UC being very mild so hopefully my immune system should be ok

Cheers folks

Yeah DD has become a nightmare. I was hospitalised for 8 days in October with severe pains (which I still get). The high fibre hasn’t worked for me, it induces severe back pain so am just playing Russian roulette with food at the moment. Though, I will look at that link m83

I've got Ulcerative Colitis, and actually never really found any particular eating habits change flare ups etc.

But every one is different, and responds to different medication etc.

27 years old, had it for around 8 years now, and still live the normal life for the majority of the time.

More than happy to answer any questions etc!

Take it easy

I thought diverticulitis was caused by gluten in wheat.  Grains really aren't good for us but hard to give up if you were bought up on cheese sandwiches and beans on toast. Have you tried other bread other than wheat?  Anyway, good luck.

Read some where in the last week or so think it may have been daily mail that they have now starting to cure people

Diagnosed with crohns 51 years ago. Had a section of colon removed and had no problems for 35 years till it flared again.. periods of remission over the last 20 years with periods of activity. Eight years ago diagnosed with diverticulitis which is a consequence of Chrohns.

Diet? What works for one person may not work for another, afraid its trial and error. B12 injections every 3 months helps as any bowel disease  ie. Chrohns/UC  means the bowel lining cant absorb B12 which is derived mainly from fruit and vegetables, which is why these items cause unpleasant symptoms.