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Is this normal for diverticulitis?

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mandyjacko
mandyjacko

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum but have been reading through other people's posts. I've been suffering with mild diverticulitis for over 2 months. Just taking another course of antibiotics and finally the pains have near enough gone but now i'm starting to have these hot flushes, tiredness and light headed every so often in the day. Is this a normal part of recovery or infection? I feel a little anxious with it so, any good advice would be great!

Mandy x

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  • j_09263
    j_09263 mandyjacko

    Posted

    Hi Mandy,

    I am sorry you have been feeling ill for so long. I have lightheadedness and dizzyness when I am on low residue and not eating enough calories. I also get a mild vertigo that is more bothersome then the pains.

    Hopefully others will be able to help with other experiences similiar to your's. I hope you feel much better soon.

    Julie

    • mandyjacko
      mandyjacko j_09263

      Posted

      Hi Julie, thanks for the msg :-) Have you diverticulitis? I think mine is still infection, the pains have returned and I'm guessing it's going to be a slow recovery :-(

      Mandy x

    • j_09263
      j_09263 mandyjacko

      Posted

      I have had 4 possibly on my 5th bout in a year and eight months. The 4th one started early March and has kept going but I think maybe its turning back into infection as the pains are getting worse. I have been eating potatoes, whole wheat bread rice and carrots pretty much since March. If I try to introduce a new veg or fruit it hurts but today it hurts way more. Never had a fever but dizzy or weak and lightheaded alot from lack of food so those days I try to eat more. I hope you are feeling better soon. It can be a long recovery for some.

      Julie.

    • mandyjacko
      mandyjacko j_09263

      Posted

      Thanks for the advice Julie and sorry to hear you've suffered so long. ) I'm giving up hope that I'll ever improve. It's the feeling slightly hot and light head that scares me the most. My friend is a nurse & yesterday she checked my temp, pulse etc when I felt waffy and all was fine. Confused dot com!

  • Guest
    Guest mandyjacko

    Posted

    Mandy, are you at the age of permenopause or menopause because that could just be the combo. Plus female hormones high. low, or imbalance play hectic with our stomachs and the other symptoms you mentioined. Plus it makes or pre-exsisting condition like DD even worse. I have the mixed combo of both myself. 
    • mandyjacko
      mandyjacko Guest

      Posted

      Hi Crosado8, thx for your msg :-) I doubt it's the menopause I think that the infection is still there or should I say I know it's still there. I also have an abscess on the outside of my bowel near my spine and that could possibly be playing havoc still. Do u have DD??

    • Guest
      Guest mandyjacko

      Posted

       I have DD :-( I had so many flares its scary!
    • mandyjacko
      mandyjacko Guest

      Posted

      Yes I agree it is scary! If there was a little guidance as to what to do would be helpful. I've had no help whats-so-ever apart from here's some antibiotics see you in a month! How long have u had DD and how do u deal with it??

      Mandy xx

  • KayEllen
    KayEllen mandyjacko

    Posted

    Me too; same here; I have not had recurrance of the pains from a few months ago but do get the hot flushes/ tiredness/ low energy; menopause or related to the diverticulitus or the medicine I take ( tamoxifen) for breast cancer... who can say. I try to live through it and get through the day. Excercise helps; taking walks.   It will be nice when the weather gets cooler.  Good luck; stay well.
    • mandyjacko
      mandyjacko KayEllen

      Posted

      Hi Kay, it's awful isn't it? All of a sudden my pains went but I started feeling really washed out and slightly anxious and like you i havent a clue if its the infection( that im suspecting it is) or antibiotics but after so many months or illness, not eating and lack of sleep it's going to catch up. How are you feeling now?

    • mandyjacko
      mandyjacko KayEllen

      Posted

      How are you dealing with both DD and breast cancer? I really feel for you xx
  • vivienne43523
    vivienne43523 mandyjacko

    Posted

    Hi Mandy, I have severe DD, I also feel the symptoms of tiredness/hot flushes and dissiness I also have severe headaches when it kicks off. I think it's part of the Condition which I have had for years now. It's a waiting game to gain any imrovements, it's a slow recovery unfortunately, drink plenty of water and I find decaf tea, coffee helps a lot and eat plain things like potatoes less fat things, avoid spicy stuff and things with pips ie: tomatoes, you will get used to things that kick it off.

    Hope you improve soon

    • mandyjacko
      mandyjacko vivienne43523

      Posted

      Hi Vivienne, how are you? I'm sorry to hear that you've suffered for years with DD. My pains & discomfort seem to change constantly. At the moment it's near my spine just stiff and uncomfortable. When I stand I start to to feel a bit waffy. I'm terrible for watching what I eat, choosing a slice of toast/honey mostly. It's gone on so long that I'm struggling with it.

      Mandy x

    • mandyjacko
      mandyjacko vivienne43523

      Posted

      How do you deal with the dizzy spells? They scare me a little as I feel horrible when they come on and so tired.

      Mandy xx

    • vivienne43523
      vivienne43523 mandyjacko

      Posted

      Hi Mandy, yes toast is a favourite when it's bad, along with plain busciuts. I know what you mean about back pain, it's a horrible illness isn't it!

      I would go back to the doctors though make sure they have given you the correct anti biotics sometimes you do need a few weeks of them. Have you told them about your back ache?

    • mandyjacko
      mandyjacko vivienne43523

      Posted

      I'm on metronidazole & co-amoxicillian. Is it normal to go on for so long? It's just since the past few days that I have felt tired, depressed and isolated because of it even though the pain is less and my bowels are moving much better.

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