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is it to do with not enough fibre or an inability to digest it?

oh Im a silly sod - it doesnt digest anyway - shoot me now please hahaha

..you brits always willing to take the hit..

hey thats honesty at work, lets hope it sets me free

The oppinions are shared greatly on the dietary details and there's nothing wrong in that actually. What you should do is watch the food that makes you feel uncomfortable and just avoid it for the next time.
People react differently at same type of food and that's a thing you could use in your advantage and shape your own diet
Hope this helps:According to Mayo clinic:
"In the past, many doctors recommended that people with diverticulosis avoid seeds and nuts, including foods with small seeds, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries. It was thought that these tiny particles could lodge in the diverticula and cause inflammation (diverticulitis). But there is no scientific evidence that seeds and nuts cause diverticulitis flares. In fact, eating a high-fiber diet — which may include nuts and seeds — reduces the risk of diverticular disease.

However, if you have diverticulitis and you believe that nuts and seeds trigger your attacks, avoid them. Just make sure you get enough fiber from other dietary sources. "

According with The University of California, San Francisco :
"Recommended Fiber Sources

Apple sauce
Banana
Bran cereals
Canned peaches
Canned pears
Lettuce
Peeled potatoes
Refined hot cereals such as oatmeal, farina and cream of wheat
Refined wheat breads
Tender cooked vegetables such as asparagus tips, beets, mushrooms, turnips and pumpkin
Tomato juice, tomato sauce
Vegetable juices
Tolerance to these foods may vary. Too much coffee, tea or alcohol can lead to dehydration and cause constipation. Remember to eat regular meals and a variety of food. Discuss any questions with a dietician.

Foods to Avoid

The following foods contain indigestible fibers that can aggravate diverticular disease:

Beans and peas
Coarse grains
Coconut
Corn and popcorn
Dried fruits such as raisins
Fruit and vegetable skins
Nuts
Pickles and cucumbers
Seeds
Strawberries
Tomatoes"

I haven't had diverticulitis yet and hope to avoid that step. Even though the bouts with diverticulosis are not fun, they are certainly better than the infection. Now that I have a name for it, I hope to avoid all the discomfort with diet.

All the links are very helpful ... thank you to everyone. I googled it when I first received my diagnosis but didn't find these articles ... guess I didn't read far enough.

... ok I was recently diagnosed with this and was told to eat fresh veggies but to avoid seeds, nuts and anything that was difficult to digest.
So my questions is am I allowed to eat cucumbers or tomatoes? They both have skins that are difficult to digest and they both have seeds. Do I have to dissect my salad before I eat it?I was told this condition was common so I am hoping there are others out there that have the same thing and can answer my questions.

I wish my friend Leo was here .... I know he could answer it.
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