Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis

I'm waiting for the doctor to call me back, but I bet you all will come up with the answer before she calls :-)

I'm thinking that I have managed to go diverticulitis from diverticulosis, thanks to the fact that I didn't pay attention to the dietary guidelines that say "no nuts." I'm not running a fever, but I have really bad lower left quadrant (LLQ) pain and tons of gas. This morning I found the printout that the GI gave me after the colonoscopy, and I also learned that bed rest and a liquid diet are recommended during acute attacks. (Note to self: read what they give you!). Anyhow, I am not in bed but at the PC looking for help. I'll go back shortly after asking a few questions:

1. How long does it take for diverticulitis to subside?
2. Does "liquid diet" mean clear liquids?
3. I also just started acacia fiber -- this should help and not hurt in the long run, right?
4. If I grind up the nuts, are they considered safe?
5. I find heat somewhat comforting -- it won't make it worse, will it ?(does anyone else remember the Waltons episode where John Boy's sister "played nurse" and used a hot water bottle on an appendicitis and made it worse? It always makes me think twice before using one!).

That's it. Thanks everyone!

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