JoAnn,
First, I would get a second opinion. Perhaps you should try to find a
homeopathic physician-if you can find one. You might also look at your
meat/veggie/fruit/nuts etc. ratios. If it's just an increase in fiber
he's prescribing, you can get plenty of fiber from the right fruits and
vegetables. The sonogram is harmless, and he's probably using it to
validate his initial prognosis. The antibiotics...well, that's a
judgement call. Did he specifically point out that you had any
infection? Or are they possibly intestinal muscle relaxants or
anti-inflammatories?
Ralph

JoAnn Betten wrote:
> so this doctor feels around my belly, and says, you have diverticulitis.  he
> said to start eating more grains and bran and fiber, then he hands me
> prescriptions for anitibiotics: Cipro and Flagyl. and i'm going for an abd
sonogram.
> does anyone else on a paleo diet also have diverticulitis?  do i really have
> to eat grains?  do i really have to get these prescriptions filled?
> any advice appreciated.
> JoAnn.