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IBS or diverticulitis?

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Scareddcat
Scareddcat

Many years ago I was diagnosed with IBS. This past year I was newly diagnosed with diverticulitis. Truthfully, my symptoms with my last bout of diverticulitis felt more like something else..all over abdominal pain, bloated, constipated, no appetite, but the CT scan showed mild diverticulitis. After 7 days of Augmentin, I assumed I was ok. Symptoms persisted (mildly) for a few days, but now...a few days after the antibiotic ended, every symptom has returned and I'm back to square one. I have hirrible abdominal and stomach pain, no appetite and extreme bloating. Although I had a fairly normal, loose BM this morning, it didn't feel like my bowels had emptied. I'm miserable! Can't even stand the pressure of my waistband against my stomach. Also have low grade (99.4) temp, which for me feels like a fever, since normal for me is under 98. I just don't know what to do, besides cry. Does this sound like IBS or not? I also suffer from anxietyand don't want to keep running to the ER if this just sounds normal. Your input is welcome!!

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  • frazzled
    frazzled Scareddcat

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    Sorry to know that you are suffering so.  From your post, it would seem as tho there may be several things going on with your gut.  I know from past experience that an antibiotic can kill all the good bacteria (as well as the bad since you did have an inflamation) so you might be experiencing the after effects of the antibiotic or the antibiotic did not fully clear up the diverticulitis or the antiobiotic flared an underlying IBS condition.  Hard to tell what is causing your problems. An increase in temp would suggest inflamation.  If you fever increases, I would call the doc or go to the ER particularly if you still have pain.  If you can stand to put a heating pad on your gut, that may help the pain.  Sorry I couldn't be of more help.  Hope you feel better today.

  • frazzled
    frazzled Scareddcat

    Posted

    my reply is being moderated.
    • frazzled
      frazzled Scareddcat

      Posted

      I replied to you but it hasn't been posted yet.  Don't know why.  Are you feeling a bit better?

    • Scareddcat
      Scareddcat frazzled

      Posted

      Unfortunately, I'm not feeling well at all! Terrible abdominal pain (like cramps). Mild nausea. I took a 2nd dose of Miralax 6 hours ago, with very little results. Temp remains at 99.4. Basically a nervous wreck about this!!

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Scareddcat

    Posted

    The two conditions are very similar..  Trust the result of the CT.; they are very reliable. If you are worrying, both conditions will feel worse, paritcularly the IBS. The symptoms you are having sound like an IBS flare up  Having all over abdominal pain is common with IBS; I get this with my IBS.

    However, it is also possible both of your conditions are flaring up at the same time.

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