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Does Diverticulitis pain come and go?

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jeg87780
jeg87780

Went to my Dr with acute pain in my lower left abdomine and was diagnosed with Diverticulitis. I've finished my meds but I am finding that the pain comes and goes usually either before or after a BM. Is this common? 

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  • susan95516
    susan95516 jeg87780

    Posted

    Everyone is different but yes that's what I am like sometimes 

  • jeg87780
    jeg87780

    Posted

    Thank you for your quick responses. Your answers have reassured me and lessened my anxiety. 
  • christine63572
    christine63572 jeg87780

    Posted

    Im new to this disease and find this site so helpful.  Good luck with your recovery
  • madeline27614
    madeline27614 jeg87780

    Posted

    Try not to force. You may need to take a stool softener or Miralax until you are regulated. Also remember it takes time to heal so try to relax. 
    • jeg87780
      jeg87780 madeline27614

      Posted

      Good advice Madeline. It does seem overwhelming with so much contradicting information out there. 
  • susan79360
    susan79360 jeg87780

    Posted

    I had had it for 6 years and was only recently given a diagnosis .The pain does come and go. I have been suffering constantly for the last 3weeks. I have the pain on the top side of my stomach, apparently it can be anywhere around the abdomen.
    • jeg87780
      jeg87780 susan79360

      Posted

      That's a long time to be in pain. Hope you are finding ways to cope. 

    • susan79360
      susan79360 jeg87780

      Posted

      Hi Madeline. I have just phoned the hospital to bring my appointment forward as I was not due to have one until February next year. I try to keep my mind occupied, but sometimes I feel so exhausted due to the pain I have to go to bed for a couple of hours. Do you feel like this?
    • james52892
      james52892 susan79360

      Posted

      Hi Susan - do you find you have any variation in pain depending on how full your bladder is? I get this and my Doc and I are  trying to convince ourselves its just the DD that is causing this...

       

    • madeline27614
      madeline27614 susan79360

      Posted

      I did early on but not now. There is a difference. Keep positive and busy. I know it's hard but try.😍

    • susan79360
      susan79360 james52892

      Posted

      Hi James.

      My pain comes on in degrees, Its like on a scale of 1-10. It's about 8 at the moment. I don,t have any problem with my bladder when my stomach hurts. Sounds as if you need to see a Eurologist that specialise in this area of the body.

    • james52892
      james52892 susan79360

      Posted

      Ah thanks Susan - yes - one booked! Sorry to hear you're at an 8 - paracetamol and hot water bottles + go fully liquid - hope it eases soon

      James 

  • ruby05542
    ruby05542 jeg87780

    Posted

    Yes, I have that pain also and was wondering if anyone else did. Mine is intense and in waves for 2 hours or so. Some days no pain at all. Diagnosed with D 3 weeks ago.
  • richard81009
    richard81009 jeg87780

    Posted

    I was recently diagnosed with Acute Diverticulitis two days ago. The pain i was having would come in waves and last up to 30 minutes. The pain would be anywhere from below my naval back to my left side and radiate to the back. As i was diagnosed two years ago with a kidney stone, i assumed the pain was associated with that. The symptoms were almost identical. So, after 4 months this is the diagnosis. I've been on Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole for two days and actually feel a little relief. This forum is very helpful. Good luck to everyone here!

    • madeline27614
      madeline27614 richard81009

      Posted

      My pain is similar to yours.  I've had many flare ups and the more I have the more my back hurts.  You are on the right antibiotic. I have tried others only to get the infection back with vengeance. Stay on a light diet with soft foods for a few days. It will take time for you to heal. Good Luck.

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