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Originally Posted by Boomer
Dear Abby10 and Nucky,
Please forgive me for “eavesdropping” and then sticking my nose into your conversation, but before I leave the house today, I must comment here because you are talking about divertic- and that got my attention.
I am not a medical person. But I have two close friends up north who have suffered from diverticulitis. One was hospitalized. Both friends got through without surgery and have done fine since by making sure fiber in the diet is a part of every day.
Diverticulosis basically means “conditions exist.” But when, and if, inflammation sets into those little intestinal pouches, that is when the diagnosis is diverticulitis. An attack of diverticulitis can be diagnosed with a scan. I saw one of the scan reports. It had the words “uncomplicated diverticulitis” — and she was sent home with very strict orders to stay on a bland diet until the attack had subsided. She was given 2 prescriptions. (I think they were Flagyl and Cipro — but please, please do not take me at my word on those meds. I am not a doctor or nurse or pharmacist or PA or NP or a receptionist in a medical office. I do not know what the meds should be or even if I am remembering correctly what she got.)
Though one of my friends was hospitalized, both got through the attacks without surgery. Each has managed, so far, to avoid another attack by making Metamucil, or some other fiber supplement, a part of their daily commitment along with a healthy diet that includes plenty of fiber rich foods.
One of my friends was told about the fiber thing when she was in an earlier attack and took that to mean she should start the fiber immediately — WRONG. That doc had said nothing about the immediate need for a bland diet during an attack. (Geez) Anyway, that bland diet often includes broth. There is bone broth available now in those boxes in the broth section. I think Pacific is the brand she used. She said the protein in the bone broth seemed to help her not to feel like she was starving as she let her intestines recover by giving them a rest. After recovery is when she started being ever faithful to fiber in her diet.
I debated this morning about whether to stick my nose in here with unsolicited “medical” advice. But I know the potential seriousness of diverticulitis. It is nothing to mess with. A scan for the definitive diagnosis is done during an attack.
You can find more information on the internet. If you type in “diverticulitis” it will take you to responsible sites like Mayo, etc.
I feel a little ridiculous, babbling on here this morning. I have never met you and I feel like I am barging in in a most public way. But I know how serious things could have become for my two friends who wrestled this condition and will have to continue to stay ahead of it.
And now, I must move forward with my day — hanging out with friends I can actually see. I wish you all the best of health. And if diverticulitis is suspected, an immediate scan might be in order.
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Boomer,
Your post is NOTHING but a wonderful addition here. For not being a medical person you sure know your stuff. Very helpful information and you were spot on with the medications - I'm impressed! And equally impressed that you included a NOTHING in your post - lol.
It does get kind of personal around here at times because, in what we call NOTHINGVILLE, we have come to feel connected in a virtual kind of way and as such care about each others dilemmas. We hope to never come across as exclusionary however. Just think of us as a "town" where some people move in and out of at will and others choose to stay for the long haul. All are welcome, so come back anytime. Thanks so much for the tips and enjoy your day!
