Diverticulitus and fig seeds

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Charlie

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Posted 1407458346	Reply with quote #1

The only thread a search on "diverticulitus" turned up was this one from 2011 Searched for it because I have had more than my share of diverticulitus episodes. For those not familiar with the word, basically some food particle(s) get stuck in a pocket in the intestines, get infected and inflamed, swelling shut the waste path. It can rupture and kill you if not treated in time as it almost did to me with my first episode. I kept drinking juices and taking laxative, thinking it would make me go but after four days found myself in the ER just moments away from it rupturing. Now there are comments in the old thread that small seeds need not be a worry. I'm not sure about that but to each their own. Is there anyone with update info since that old thread? I ate three dried black mission figs yesterday, thinking perhaps the first one I got from the bag a few days ago may have been a spoiled and dried fig since reading someone else's account of eating a bad tasting black mission. The ones I picked from the bag were, for lack of description, more plump looking than the rest and I have to say they tasted much better than the first one I ate. Getting to the point now. Sure felt this morning as if I was in the beginning of another episode and wondered if it was the fig seeds. The feeling has passed and I am fine now but wondering. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

DesertDance

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Posted 1407458601	Reply with quote #2

Charlie, I am so sorry you have this. I have it too, but years go by before I get it again. I know it will happen, but I do enjoy life and the beautiful home JD and I share. I will pray for you. Not a fun thing. Been there a lot of times. Suzi __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

waynea

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Posted 1407458614	Reply with quote #3

Charlie, it doesn't sound good, better be safe than wondering if....check by Google and consult your doctor.

indestructible87

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Posted 1407458836	Reply with quote #4

I work in food service and we have plenty of people on these types of diets. Some people can tolerate tomatoes and have no problem but then strawberries will cause an episode. its usually best to check with your doctor though and try not to over do it. I did just google it and a few sites said figs are good to eat, then another site said to avoid them. __________________ Travis Pittsburgh, PA

drphil69

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Posted 1407459128	Reply with quote #5

I got the same thing, had a minor attack just 2 days ago after 2 years without one. I'm not sure I buy the seeds and nuts advice. My brother also has it (and 2 sisters and Mother) and he eats nuts literally every day. I eat a lot of cucumbers and tomatoes as my harvest comes in, which started a month ago. However, one of my docs said try a small amount and see if you if feel ok. I would try again if I were you and see, but I know what you mean - I was in the hospital once for it. The doc thought the cat scan or x ray or whatever it was showed a ruptured intestine. Thankfully it was a false alarm. BTW, my experience has been if as soon as I feel it coming on, I stop eating solid food and drink lots of water, it clears itself. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

Charlie

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Posted 1407459770	Reply with quote #6

Quote: Originally Posted by drphil69 BTW, my experience has been if as soon as I feel it coming on, I stop eating solid food and drink lots of water, it clears itself. Same here. Took awhile but finally narrowed my episodes down to sweet potatoes and almonds being the two worst things for me to eat. Made sure one of my fig trees was seedless (Mary Lane) just in case. I have a Vita-Mix that is used nearly every day. If I discover that I love figs as much as ya'll do and if the seeds are an issue I will pulverize and drink them with a straw lol __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

Charlie

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Posted 1407459851	Reply with quote #7

Quote: Originally Posted by DesertDance Charlie, I am so sorry you have this. I have it too, but years go by before I get it again. I know it will happen, but I do enjoy life and the beautiful home JD and I share. I will pray for you. Not a fun thing. Been there a lot of times. Suzi Thanks Suzi :) __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

drphil69

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Posted 1407461132	Reply with quote #8

Quote: Originally Posted by Charlie Same here. Took awhile but finally narrowed my episodes down to sweet potatoes and almonds being the two worst things for me to eat. Made sure one of my fig trees was seedless (Mary Lane) just in case. I have a Vita-Mix that is used nearly every day. If I discover that I love figs as much as ya'll do and if the seeds are an issue I will pulverize and drink them with a straw lol Sweet potatoes? Well that's not on any of the docs' lists! __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

Sas

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Posted 1407461213	Reply with quote #9

My aunt in NY was told by her doctor that eating any type of hard seeds (sesame seeds as an example) could irritate her bowels. So her diet consists of food that is seedless. I hope you feel better. I'm almost sure that seedless fresh figs would not cause the same problems that dried figs might with their hard seeds. __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

Charlie

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Posted 1407461734	Reply with quote #10

Quote: Originally Posted by drphil69 Sweet potatoes? Well that's not on any of the docs' lists! I think the sweet potatoes fall into the category of high fiber foods that can lead to bezoars, probably another strange word to most. Persimmons also fall into this category. They never sent me to the hospital but sure can lead to some pain in that same area. I love them but hardly ever eat them any more. Drinking coca cola may help dissolve bezoar obstructions or so I have read, never tried. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

Otmani007

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Posted 1407462247	Reply with quote #11

To all those affected by this, sorry that you have to endure such agony, but at least you seem to be aware of what triggers it and; hopefully, you'll continue to keep it under control. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

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