And BTW, They found no polyps, but they did find several diverticula, so I have to be careful what I eat.
Wolfpat,
I had a few rounds of diverticulitis 15 or so years ago. Then instead of the diet they recommended, I went to a high fiber diet complete with seeds and nuts. At my last colonoscopy, almost all the diverticula were gone! Smoothed out and gone.
Good luck to you.
I was diagnosed with diverticulitis, watched what I ate as directed by the doctor, and I still ended up with a perforated bowel four years ago. I had no prior symptoms. The day the pain started, I had begun to take Cipro for a bladder infection (no symptoms for that either). I took one pill, and two hours later I got bad cramps on my left side. They gradually went away, and I felt good enough to make some supper. Took the second Cipro with my supper, and again, within two hours, I was in full-blown agony. Went to bed early because of the pain, got up at midnight and threw up my supper. The pain became more subdued, and I finally fell asleep.
The next day I felt better, but had tenderness in the area above my pubic bone. Thinking I was having a reaction to the medication, I called my Urologist. I had taken Cipro before without any problems, but they prescribed a different medication which I never actually got to take. That second night I lay in bed wondering if the pain and tenderness I had could be more than just a bladder infection or drug reaction. At 2 a.m., I got dressed and drove myself to the hospital. They did a CT scan with contrast, and shortly after told me I had a perforated bowel and would have to have a colostomy. Fortunately I ended up with only a temporary colostomy, and three months later was able to have it reversed. I eat no seeds, raisins, corn, popcorn or nuts. My doctor has never restricted me from seeds, but after my previous problem, I've stayed away from them totally. That means no strawberries, seeded rolls, etc. I take between 10-12 prescribed medications a day, and I often wonder if any of them could have contributed to my problem. I asked the surgeon who operated on me both times, but she said she didn't believe they played a part.