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chris96019
chris96019

Whenever I get a flare up of diverticulitis, I always get such bad backache as well. Does anyone else get this problem? I never know which of the two problems is worse. I find comfort from sitting with a heat pad on my back

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  • jacqueline01135
    jacqueline01135 chris96019

    Posted

    If it's not a bad--ish flare, I go to bed put the electric blanket on, and  lie flat on my back, and let the paracetamol kick in
  • sunni13905
    sunni13905 chris96019

    Posted

    I do the same as Jacqueline..except I use a heating pad up on bust.
    • jacqueline01135
      jacqueline01135 sunni13905

      Posted

      Had to come in on this one sunni,, why on your bust, for backache???

      The mind boggles at   the vision, and , made me smile cheesygrin smile biggrin

    • sunni13905
      sunni13905 jacqueline01135

      Posted

      lol...not my bust...up on bust...I mean I turn it up all the way..lmao. lol

      I love it when people from different cultures get together and use local terms and sayings..It can totally mystify..lol. When I first moved  to Newfoundland I had no idea what people were saying most of the time.  I think I understand alot of UK terms and phrases thanks to granny and my mum. You're welcome for the visual...lol

  • sharon85009
    sharon85009 chris96019

    Posted

    Hi Chris. I also get back pain when I have a flare up which just compounds the issue. although my back pain is nowhere near as bad as the pain in my side from a flare up.
  • MELEKIE
    MELEKIE chris96019

    Posted

    It's probably pressure from colon. However if your on strong antibiotics you should get your urine tested Strong antibiotics can affect your kidneys and if your run down if your a women the urethra shorter than a man's and I more susceptible to UTI's. I'm prone to UT's. but dont get that stinging just bad backache. However Chris can be a man's name so no idea your gender.!!

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