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Posted by Wendy (Halethorpe) on 05/09/2013
Hi l have just returned home from the hospital where I was diagnosed with diverticulitis and an enlarged uterus. OBGYN said my only option is a hysterectomy. I don't believe this for one second. Please help me find a remedy.
Aloe Vera, Papaya, Carrot Juice
Posted by Rose Bud 3 (Ofallon, Il.) on 03/07/2013
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Diverticulitis: First I want to say, Thank you, the aloe vera juice and papaya enzyme works for me. I also found out that fresh organic carrot juice 1/3 cup twice a day also works for me.
Aloe Vera, Papaya, Carrot Juice
Posted by Peteremond (Mobile, Al) on 10/23/2013
Rose Bud, what brand and dosage of aloe vera helps your diverticulitis pain?
Aloe Vera, Papaya, Carrot Juice
Posted by Rosebud (Il.) on 05/27/2014
Fruit of the earth, sorry I didn't see your post earlier. It should have the dose on the jug or bottle, I think it said one third cup.
Grapefruit Seed Extract, Oregano Oil
Posted by Peteremond (Mobile, Al) on 10/23/2013
Raymond,
What brand of oil of oregano do you use?
Aloe Vera Juice, Turmeric
Posted by Peteremond (Mobile, Al) on 10/23/2013
Xia, how have you been since you posted your message about treating diverticulitis back in 2012?
Aloe Vera Juice, Turmeric
Posted by Laura (Illinois, US) on 01/21/2015
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i just got this problem for the first time after eating a lot of junk food since the holidays. I am not as young as when I went on binges before and I usually eat good unprocessed stuff so the diet change to junk did it I am sure
Will try turmeric as I know it is an anti inflammatory. Today I was starting aloe juice . Helped but not 100% so thanks for additional info and your update Xia
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Carol (Okanogan, Wa) on 11/17/2011
I took used those for my ailments and saw a great improvement, don't give up. Taking pharma drugs have some many dangerous side effects.
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 08/07/2011
Johanna, can one really get diverticulitis because of eating too many raspberries? I thought that were terribly healthy and the only thing you could get from eating too many was diarrhea? But diverticulitis, if I understand well, comes from constipation. I am interested in this subject because we are intending to grow raspberries in our new house so I might be tempted to eat a lot more of them but I don't want to get health problems!
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Jean (Alabama) on 06/24/2015
I was just diagnosed with diverticulitis. Dr. gave me 2 shots in the rear.They gave me one bag of IV antibiotics and sent me home with Cipro and Flagyl oral antibiotics. Its day 4 since diagnosed and I feel better than when I went in but it still is hurting and I had alot of back and pelvic pain with mine. Did anyone else? My back still hurt and pelvis which is what I struggled with for months on end before my lower abdominals started really hurting. Actually my abdominals didn't start hurting until about 2 weeks ago but the backache has been 6 months at least. Just wondering if they are even related. I have to strain alot to pass stools whether they are hard or not. I always have to push to get out my BM's. I have internal hemorroids and that is part of the problem. But I wonder if scar tissue for passing too large BM has not happened. Anyway I don't know a cure for me as I will always strain and I think that is what cause the intestines to swell the pockets from pure pressure of straining at the bowel to empty. I need to fill up the pockets so nothing can get in. I heard Slippery elm helps coats the intestines and if the normal muscus coating fills in the pockets then nothing can get in. Short on me having them get rid of the hemorroids which is surgury that I don't want. I don't feel like I have a answer. Does anyone know of anything to get rid of internal hemorroids?
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Melinda (North Carolina) on 05/15/2017
I had my hemorrhoids banded - no surgery. Easy, painless procedure. Ask your Gastroenterologist.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Robert (Atlanta, Ga.) on 01/02/2012
I use one-third cup aloevera gel, mixed with two-thirds buttermilk. Once or twice daily.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Stanley's Mom (Boston, Ma) on 03/25/2012
Thank you for these posts. I'm on my second round of antibiotics and Drs are starting to mention surgery. Not going there. I know all Aloe Vera juices are not the same, are people buying any special types? Straight papaya juice? I switched to kagen water, lots of it, vegies brown rice, yogurt and raw honey. Im afraid of everything :) but completely determined to beat this.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Michele (Alachua, Fl) on 08/07/2012
Reporting back after my 2nd day on the aloe capsules: read the label on the bottle; it says it's for relieving constipation (I'll vouch for that! ) which is also verified by other reading I've done. The bottle also says, "Not for long term use. " And I have to say, I think 1 pill 1 day was enough for me! So, back to the drawing board. I'm going to try the aloe juice and papaya pills; if that doesn't work, I'll try the Noni juice or maybe just have to cleanse regularly...
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Peteremond (Mobile, Al) on 10/23/2013
Michele,
What brand of aloe capsules did you use? Why did you stop using them? Did they make you go too the bathroom too much? It sounds like from your previous post that the capsules worked to clear up your diverticulitis pain, but something changed to make you go "back to the drawing board." Would you mind expounding? Thanks!
Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Jade (Australia ) on 02/19/2025
Did you take it on an empty stomach and what was the timing/frequency
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Mena (CT) on 09/01/2025
That's wonderful! How much did you give to your mother?
Warning About Colon Cleanse
Posted by Misty (Indiana, Usa) on 02/07/2014
Psyllium and clay can cause constipation if sufficient water is not consumed while taking them, and some people cannot use this remedy at all without experiencing constipation and gastric inflammation. I would advise a moderately strict diet with regular salt water cleanses to clear up your condition and avoiding ingestion of psyllium and clay in the future.
Psyllium, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Max (Coolum Beach, Queensland) on 10/02/2011
Update - Have found that raw virgin coconut oil taken each day helps with diverticular disease. It has Lauric acid in it.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Joan (Endicott, NY) on 06/25/2008
Comments to Noni juice Honolulu, HI I am writing to ask if the sender will share her recipe for the homemade noni juice that seemingly helped her diverticulitis... I am 75 years old, had my first attack of diverticulitis yesterday, went to ER, was diagnosed, and today have been searching the web.....5feef3
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Jeff (Bath, UK) on 06/28/2009
Guess what, the tablets my wife takes for high blood pressure, stops her from ever using, grapefruit, in any form. So maybe Noni?
Noni Juice
Posted by BRENDA (COLUMBUS, MS) on 05/16/2009
I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE RECIPE FOR THE HOMEMADE NONI JUICE. DOES ANYONE HAVE IT? I KNOW SOMEONE WHO SUFFERS FROM DIVERTICULITIS AND NEEDS HELP. IF ANYONE HAS THE RECIPE PLEASE EAMIL ME. THANKS BRENDA
