The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #62237 Message #1877910
Posted By: Old Guy
06-Nov-06 - 08:34 PM
Thread Name: BS: Diverticulitis
Subject: RE: BS: Diverticulitis
You are supposed to have a Colonoscopy at 55 and every 5 years after that. I had one and was diagnosed with Diverticulosis.
The only cure is to have the last 18" of your colon. the Sigmoid colon because it s S shaped, removed.
I refused to do it and I have been eating a high fiber, low carb diet. I have lost 60 pounds and I have had no more flare ups.
It is caused by straining for a BM when constipated. Eat more fiber and you won't get constipated to begin with and avoid the disease altogether.
Colon Cleanse is bullshit. Eat fiber like you were intended to eat.