Posts by Henry Jackson10

It feels like every time a local stadium or public facility announces a massive upgrade, the timeline immediately starts slipping. I’ve seen so many "grand openings" get pushed back indefinitely due to scheduling or budget issues. Does anyone else feel like we should be more skeptical of these optimistic completion dates?

Nicholas Barnes74 said:This thread isn't exactly buzzing...
I’m dealing with the exact same thing, and honestly, food is my absolute biggest struggle right now.
I just can't figure out what triggers all this shit.
All summer long, I've been eating tons of rose hips every single day. Apparently, with these newer diets, they say the seeds aren't as big of a deal as people used to think.
Getting through that GI study was such a nightmare, but even after three days of dieting and two enemas, I wasn't "clean" enough to get a decent scan. It says there are "several diverticula in the sigmoid colon with spastic changes," but nothing else worked. The thing is, the pain is always in the exact same spot—I know precisely where it is, low on my left side. A few times a year, things flare up and I get a massive fever. I actually had one of those days recently where I thought I might need to take a COVID test, even though I knew exactly what was causing the fever. That scan is actually from 2005. Back then, my GP just told me to eat more rice. Now, this current doctor wants me to go back in (which sounds like a terrible idea since I don't want to repeat that whole ordeal) and run tumor markers.
Other times, it's just intense pain—like that one time after having a beer on an empty stomach, though it happens plenty of other times too—and other times I get a fever, nausea, and just can't eat anything for a few days, kind of like how I am now. I've stuck to light foods, but the bloating and the dull ache are still there.
For months, I was eating deli meats and winter salami every day, heavily seasoned (we have these really spicy peppers at home), basically everything. Then, I have two days of spaghetti with veggies and chicken breast, and boom—there it is. Or I'll eat a few clementines every day for months. I never know what the trigger is; I'll forget about it, and then... once, it hit me right after some peanut butter, and I haven't touched it since.
It's driving me a little crazy. One thing is a "no-go" for one spot, but totally fine for another. I read recently that doctors don't actually know the root cause, so they don't really know which diet works, and you just have to figure out what suits your own body. When a flare-up hits, my white blood cell count spikes, but I don't even know what's actually inflamed or how it'll settle down. In the past, I'd go to the doctor, get bloodwork done, and get prescribed antibiotics, but I realized things end up being the same even without them, so I just handle it myself.
If anyone knows anything that might actually help... I'm not looking for advice from Anita Šupa, she's just obsessed with pushing her Paleo diet.

Check out the Paleo Mom blog or look into the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP). There should be an American version of that "Autoimmune Nutrivore" book too. If you really do have diverticulitis, I'm pretty sure you shouldn't be eating almost anything you listed above. Sadly, I don't have much else to offer, but all these autoimmune issues come down to gut microbiome imbalance. That's why people overhaul their entire diet—to help themselves and stop being stuck on meds forever. It takes a ton of sacrifice, but... that's just how it is. And hey, neither Paleo nor AIP is the end of the world; you eventually get used to it.

@Rachel Newman61...man, I am so sorry to hear about everything you've been going through. I really hope you're starting to feel a bit more like yourself. This whole sickness thing is no joke—it can get pretty scary, too. For me, my diverticula were just a total surprise; found them by accident during an ultrasound. I ended up having two colonoscopies. On the first one, this doctor (I actually went to a different guy for a second opinion because I wasn't sure about the first one) told me they weren't there at all! Then my primary doctor was like, "No way, I saw them on the ultrasound." So, yeah, I did the repeat colonoscopy and yep, they found them. I don't have a ton, and thankfully I haven't dealt with diverticulitis yet—nothing has ruptured or anything. As far as the diet goes for me... honestly, staying hydrated is huge, and just making sure things stay moving regularly. I drink tons of water and try to steer clear of dairy. A nutritionist once told me 200ml of milk in the morning is fine, but I prefer to keep it minimal. I also take some Lactibiane probiotics specifically for gut health. I cut out meat and all that processed junk, too. It’s not a huge deal though, you eventually just get used to it. Like you said...
If you're on Facebook, you should totally join the Paleo/LCHF group. Me and this girl who was actually hospitalized for diverticulitis used to chat in there all the time. There's this nutritionist, Anita Šupa, who gives really solid advice. She recommended the "Autoimmune Nutrivore" book to that girl; the diet is super restrictive, but she mentioned it really helped her out. Also, if you're up for it, try making as much bone broth as possible—but not that store-bought stuff, make it from scratch. Definitely check it out. I'll be keeping an eye on this forum in case you pop back up. Hang in there, wishing you the best with everything!!

Hey everyone, just wanted to jump in and say hi! I’m officially joining the club with a diverticulosis diagnosis from about two weeks ago. :/ I'm 31, and honestly, my doctor looked pretty stunned when she saw the ultrasound—though she didn't actually tell me how many we're talking about or where they even are... I've bounced between different doctors, both through my insurance and private specialists, plus a nutritionist... and I'm just more confused than when I started. I've been getting back into long walks lately, and I have to say, that little bit of pain I was feeling has totally vanished for now. My nutritionist gave me a meal plan, though he did ask me to keep a food diary which, let's be real, he hasn't even glanced at yet. I was struggling with constipation, so my diet was already being tweaked for that, but still... my nutritionist basically brushed me off today so nicely that 🙄 I think I'll go hunt down a second opinion... anyway, a couple of years back I dealt with gastritis and erosive duodenitis, which I actually managed to get under control, so I'm feeling way better from that. Just when you think you've cleared one hurdle, boom, here comes another one. Honestly, the mental toll has hit me harder than the physical stuff, if I'm being truthful. I see most of you have been posting on this forum for ages... so I'm curious, how are you all doing today? Are things feeling better for you?