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I thought it was food poisoning and constipation. I took two laxatives. When I went to the toilet I nearly passed out with the pain. Then four days of fever and chills. Doctor prescribed antibiotics. No effect. One week later went to another doctor, ultrasound scan - diagnosed with diverticulitis - antibiotic dosage doubled. Low fiber diet prescribed. (I am sure this made me feel worse) 10 days of more antibiotics - no real improvement (though I kept working even though I felt terrible) I have now reached the one month mark. Fever and chills have gone, I think my colon feels a little better though still ongoing discomfort in lower left side. Question - why is it taking so long? Is is because I didn't bed rest? How long does it take for the discomfort to go? What's next Ct or colonoscopy? Any advice appreciated...
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birminghamcityfan michael_86692
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Merryl birminghamcityfan
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I have'nt felt right since but have'nt had a bad attack. I am mostly constipated, so have to make sure I take laxatives now and then. I think I must have had antibiotics via the drip. I would'nt want to go through that pain / bleeding again. As far as I remember, I was not given any advice on what to eat. When I returned to outpatients I was told to phone an ambulance straight away if I bleed again. I was also told the diverticulitis was mild. If that was mild I don't know what a bad attack is like, because my attack was horrendous.
Perhaps you should have a colonoscopy to see how bad it is.
Merryl
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michael_86692 birminghamcityfan
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michael_86692 Merryl
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Merryl michael_86692
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vera08268 michael_86692
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I have also had bad bouts of diverticultis and the hospital said " when it starts, do not eat for three days but drink lots and lots and lots of water. Next go on to very light food to allow the colon to heal. Try and get plenty of rest as I found it helps. Next Gradually get back to small regular meals and in the morning have some bran scattered on porridge or cereals etc (a nice fine one can be bought in health food shop) Do not eat nuts, pips or skins. Hope you feel better soon and I wish you a happy diverticul free 2015 year. Vera
michael_86692 vera08268
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vera08268 michael_86692
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My attack was now just before Christmas and so all was put on hold regarding Xmas meals for me. I am only just begining to get back to what I call "normal"
I think the best thing to do is take notice of the after effects and go gently back to usual diet such as eat chicken and not red meats, Mashed potato is best and I have managed carrot mashed up and a few sprouts and gravy. Very slowly introduce other foods. Ive had Ice cream, Jelly, tin peaches ok so far also Ryvita with butter and cream cheese. I have been also having each morning before my morning cuppa____ A glass of "Fybrogel" which can be bought from the chemist or perhaps on prescription from doctor. It can be got in an orange flavour and is not at all unpleasant to take. This helps to give bulk to stools and avoids constipation which is most important. I have found that wine, and other drinks can sometimes trigger attacks and as Ive mentioned before __--Keep off tomatoes and pips also nuts. This all sounds a "downer" but it is better than having a frightening and unpleasantly painful Diverticular attack. Hope you are feeling abit better now. Another helpful thing I found was to have just one day a week on only liquids (not easy to do but it gives the gut a rest) Keep in touch Michael and let me know how you are. Best wishes for New Year. Vera
michael_86692 vera08268
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birminghamcityfan michael_86692
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michael_86692 birminghamcityfan
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vera08268 michael_86692
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Clench fists and gradually release them __-Breathe deeply and slowly. Try to visualise a place where you were happy and contented and let your imagination continue with this picture for a time. Then open your eyes and slowly get up.
I wish I were nearer to help but give it a try. Vera
JasonTeRiini michael_86692
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This time my gp said i have the same as before ( stomach lining breach and acid burning wall)
So back on nexium .... so far so good.
Also he said i have pockets on the large intestine and its possible food gets trapped in these pockets and have caused pain.
Friends at work had similar symptoms and said stop eating seeds, nuts n anything hard that can get caught in the pockets.
Ive cut those out and have more yogurt. Yogurt feels really soothing to my stomach.