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Posted 4/22/2011 12:01 PM (GMT 0)
IBD is like a box of chocolates? You never know what you're going to get??? I am discovering that that holds true in triplicate especially when one has not only an IBD but IBS AND Diverticulosis as well!

I am learning a whole new way to live and it's just so freaky! I mean I used to watch what I ate anyways but now I have to be even more vigilant because of the Diverticulosis. I used to be able to eat nuts here or there and have no ill affect. Now I am afraid to go anywhere near them in fear that it could possibly send me to the hospital. The same holds true for other foods that I normally eat.

My gut has definitely been feeling a ton better since avoiding the foods that are bad for Diver and one of those bad foods is PIZZA! It bothers my IBS which in turn bothers my Diver. Lordy it felt like I got kicked in the stomach by a horse today! mad

I might as well live on air!
Posted 4/22/2011 1:28 PM (GMT 0)
I hear you, Red! I have always been somewhat vigilant about what I eat- the past 2-3 days have been HORRIBLE for me, tons of blood, very little stool, lots of gas, pain, etc. Then I'll run & do a gigantic bm, then it's back to the bloody mucousy mess. Well, I went out to dinner last night, & had been sort of dreading it- we met a friend out, couldn't really cancel, etc. So I threw caution to the wind & had a banana margarita, some nachos, chkn. brsts. with guacamole & cheese, & some fried ice cream! And go figure, I've been feeling fine ever since. No bathroom issues this AM at all. You're darned if you do, darned if you don't. I mean, I was ready to call the surgeon yesterday & just be done with it- now I feel like a "normal" person. I will never figure this out.

Posted 4/22/2011 3:44 PM (GMT 0)

Yea..I have my ups and downs too and can't figure out if it's what I ate or if I'm just having a bad day!  there's just too many varibles in the picture!

I had a foos sensitivity test done but was told the results of those tests are questionable as food changes so much when it gets down to the colon area.  I was told I had a moderate sensitivity to Bananas, egg whites, and yogart.  All the goos food to eat with UC! Haven't noticed any different without these foods.  I even had a hard boil egg one day for breakfast...and nothing happened!

Tried Gluten-Free diet too but it's so hard when you eat out..so I just limit my gluten when I can..but again I didn't notice anything different.

I just hope my next piece of chocolate makes my flare go away!  Now that would be a treat!

Posted 4/22/2011 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
Ohhh now chocolate medicine would be the cat's meow!!! :)
Posted 4/22/2011 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
Remember the "chocolate" Ex-Lax??? hahahaa....... gross!!!!!

Posted 4/22/2011 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
nut butters is a good alternative, and for you...the pizza may depend on what kind.
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Posted 4/22/2011 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
The pizza was from the Schwan's guy (a home food delivery service) and since I can't tolerate a lot of sauce because of my acid reflux, I scrape all the sauce and cheese off - yeah why bother then right?? lol But it's still good :) I also had pizza last week and the same thing happened so I am guessing that pizza is starting to be a no no for me. It never really bothered me much before but the diver is causing a kink in that!
Posted 4/23/2011 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
The main things one should avoid eating in case of diverticula are nuts and seeds because the bits of residue from them can get caught in these abnormal pockets of tissue. Pizza comes in different varieties-- there's probably a type that would agree with you, probably one that's mildly spiced, no tomato seeds, maybe soy cheese, etc., etc. Have you ever tried the Amy's frozen pizza? It comes in cheese or soy cheese pies, either plain or with different veggie toppings, such as spinach, mushrooms, or olives. Another possibility is to toast whole wheat pitas with soy cheese or your favorite dairy cheese and then add your own homemade sauce. As a rule I avoid commercial & chain pizza/pasta because of the sauces; they tend to have a lot of black pepper in them, which my colon cannot tolerate. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 4/23/2011 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
Bummer Sherry!!! :(

Never heard that IBD is like a box of chocolates... I think I'd try to get my money back on that box!! ;-p
Posted 4/23/2011 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Excellent suggestions Old Hat! I may have to try them :) I have a whole list of no no foods for the diver that my GI gave me and since avoiding those things, I feel better.

LOL Hekela - I want my money back too!
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