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Diverticulitis flare

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thomas37533
thomas37533

Hi, I’m in the middle of a flare and on antibiotics bad pain on left side all day

Yesterday but today it’s on the right anyone else experience this and feeling

 really unwell.  Can anyone help frown

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  • patricia33865
    patricia33865 thomas37533

    Posted

    Hi Thomas,I also have my pain on my right hand side,I have now on my 6th week of bleeding and diarrhoea,(why I've had to wait this long I don't know) must phone consultants secretary on Monday for urgent appointment.i am also feeling very ill and so tired,I am so sorry I can't really offer you a quick solution but hopefully we can both get through it.🙋😩😢

    • thomas37533
      thomas37533 patricia33865

      Posted

      Thanks Patricia, i'm glad you told me that because it's been worring me because the first time i ended up in A&E the Dr there said she though I had appendicitis. another lady told me she get it the right also frown

  • Redshift
    Redshift thomas37533

    Posted

    Hi Thomas,

    my pain is on the left side and back all the time. Don't think there's much else I can take for it, but if I still feel bad in the middle of the week I'll try and see my GP (again) and see what they can do. 😳

  • sally03642
    sally03642 thomas37533

    Posted

    The best suggestion I have for pain is a heating pad or hot water bottle. Be careful not to burn yourself.  I would also consult the dr. and see if he has any suggestions for pain. I live in the US and my doc recommended an over the counter product called IB Guard which is essentially peppermint oil.  Again check with your doc.
  • thomas37533
    thomas37533

    Posted

    afraid not we all seem be the same, wish i could help you
  • Redshift
    Redshift thomas37533

    Posted

    Seems like there is no magic cream or tablets for It. Not had a very good day with it just taken my Paracetamol in soluble form as I think they work quicker.
  • sandyhan
    sandyhan thomas37533

    Posted

    Hi Thomas. After suffering from pain for several weeks following a flare, I visited my GP who prescribed peppermint oil capsules. I've been taking them for 3 weeks and haven't even taken one paracetemol. It may not be a magic cure but is certainly worth a try.

    • Redshift
      Redshift sandyhan

      Posted

      Think I will have a Google and see where I can get some from. This flare up is one of the worst I've had 😞. Probably makes anyone who has one fed up.

    • sandyhan
      sandyhan Redshift

      Posted

      I believe they are available over-the-counter in the UK. I also like the fact that they aren't drugs. Some people seem to get a measure of relief from peppermint tea.

    • Redshift
      Redshift sandyhan

      Posted

      Found them in several shops and seem a fair price for the 200mg ones and as you say they are over the counter. I do take peppermint tea and find it does help me as well. 
  • linda822
    linda822 thomas37533

    Posted

    Hi Thomas, My doctor told me most people have pain on either the right or left however mine was in the center and very low and spread to both sides.
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