Question 1

should i be eating yogurt with diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

No need: Sorry to maybe burst a bubble, but yogurt and other dairy products do not help diverticulitis or other gastrointestinal infections. The theory is that bacteria in dairy products -- especially Lactobacillus -- are healthful. Unfortunately, natural human lactobacilli are very different, and those in dairy products do not survive in the GI tract.

Question 2

should i be concerned if i havent pooped today but little pieces? i only had mashed potatoes, half of a sandwich and a yogurt yesterday. i pooped quite a bit on saturday. i have diverticulitis and been using miralax past two days (1x a day?

Accepted Answer

: You may be constipated. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Wish you good health!

Question 3

have been on cipro and flagyl for presumed diverticulitis, advised clear fluids and soft foods/dry toast for taking antibiotics. am i okay to eat activia yogurt to try to counter the diarrhea im starting to have, or should i be avoiding dairy?

Accepted Answer

: If you're only a few days into treatment, probably it should continue. If near the end of the intended treatment period, maybe you can stop the drugs. Dairy probably won't make much difference either way. But each case is different; the place to ask is the office of the doctor or clinic treating you. Good luck.

Question 4

im low fiber or bland diet for my diverticulitis. i had one small yogurt, half turkey sandwich, and plain mashed potatoes yesterday. i only pooped once today small piece . can this diet cause less stool or consipation? should i take stool softener?

Accepted Answer

: Yes it can . Try exercise, plenty of fluids and the stool softner if you have hard stools or feel constipated. Get your doc to give a diet plan of what you can eat and what o avoid. Good liuck.

Question 5

what foods are good & bad after an attack of diverticulitis?  is oatmeal ok?

Accepted Answer

Soft foods: I suggest you avoid nuts, candies are hard foods and eat soft types of foods; apple sauce, chicken soup, peanut butter , etc.

Question 6

what is a good diet for this pain full intestine problem from diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You are young to get diverticulitis. Have you had a diagnosis with colonoscopy or other test? Diverticulitis is an infection that needs treatment with antibiotics & can be a serious infection. Diverticulosis is having small pouches on the colon and is treated with high fiber diet, fruits & vegetables, add metamucil.

Question 7

i've had diverticulitis 3 times in a year and a half. is surgery a good idea now? i'm 39?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on the severity of the previous episodes. If they were managed successfully outpatient, surgery is not absolutely indicated.

Question 8

good meal for someone with acid reflux and diverticulitis ?

Accepted Answer

BALANCE AND NO BOOZE: For reflux, avoid alcohol and tobacco, carbonation, and large meals. Don't lie down after meals for a couple hours.  For the acute inflammation of diverticulitis, you should eat a lower residue diet, but once the inflammation has subsided, you may eat almost anything.  I recommend avoiding peanuts and popcorn, and try to incorporate some fibre, as well.Keep hydrated.  Good luck.

Question 9

is aloe vera juice good for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: It won't hurt but will not help. Diverticulitis is an infection around a diverticula and needs to be treated with antibiotics. If they do not resolve the infection, then surgery is required. To reduce the formation of diverticula and possibly prevent diverticulitis, dietary fiber is needed. The simplest way to get enough fiber is to take metamucil or an equivalent  daily.

Question 10

i have acute diverticulitis. was prescribed cipro and flagyl by primary care doc. ended up in er and they took me off cipro and replaced it with ceftin. is ceftin and flagyl good for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Uncomp. D'itis RX OP: 
Despite the broad antibacterial spectrum of ciprofloxacin, most anaerobic organisms are resistant to the drug, whereas several gram-positive organisms are only moderately susceptible.Most used regimen for Ac. Diverticulitis Cipro/Bactrim &amp; Flagyl. Good alternate  IS Amox.-Clav.
Presently Mesalazine, Rifaxamin,Probioticcs, High soluble fibre intake has a role in prevention of ac. Diverticulitis.

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Should i be eating yogurt with diverticulitis?

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Should i be concerned if i havent pooped today but little pieces? i only had mashed potatoes, half of a sandwich and a yogurt yesterday. i pooped quite a bit on saturday. i have diverticulitis and been using miralax past two days (1x a day?

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Have been on cipro and flagyl for presumed diverticulitis, advised clear fluids and soft foods/dry toast for taking antibiotics. am i okay to eat activia yogurt to try to counter the diarrhea im starting to have, or should i be avoiding dairy?

A member asked:

Im low fiber or bland diet for my diverticulitis. i had one small yogurt, half turkey sandwich, and plain mashed potatoes yesterday. i only pooped once today small piece . can this diet cause less stool or consipation? should i take stool softener?

A member asked:

What foods are good & bad after an attack of diverticulitis? is oatmeal ok?

A member asked:

What is a good diet for this pain full intestine problem from diverticulitis?

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I've had diverticulitis 3 times in a year and a half. is surgery a good idea now? i'm 39?

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Good meal for someone with acid reflux and diverticulitis ?

A member asked:

Is aloe vera juice good for diverticulitis?

A member asked:

I have acute diverticulitis. was prescribed cipro and flagyl by primary care doc. ended up in er and they took me off cipro and replaced it with ceftin. is ceftin and flagyl good for diverticulitis?

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