Right side pain
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Childhood and many years of constipation. followed by years of IBS. Diagnosed with diverticular disease a few years ago. Last year had first flare up and then a second. These happened in lower right side. Further tests revealed a benign tumour on right ovary so had full hysterectomy and hoped for the best. Sadly just had to take metronidazole for an infection. Made me feel awful. However I did then have a couple of days without right side pain which made me realise that it is always there. I have taken friendly bacteria (vsl3) off and on for last few years. These have helped but was taking regularly when infection occurred.
I cannot take buscopan or mebervine as they stop me from having a wee. High fibre is a disaster. I try to stay away from summer fruits, seeds, nuts and whole foods as they also trigger symptoms.
Very fed up. Any suggestions you lovely people?
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susan95516 Thesheen
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My pain is in the lower left side. I take mabevarine before meals and fybergel plus a probiotic. I am hoping they keep the flares at bay. Like you I don't eat nuts seeds skins also not much red meat no fizzy pop
emma69977 susan95516
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madeline27614 Thesheen
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I completely understand. I basically had all of your problems as a child. Always constipated and followed as an adult.
I started having discomfort years ago but approximately 10 years started with flare ups. Seems now to be twice a year. Antibiotics orally first. Hospitalized in February and on IV antibiotics. It took months for me to feel well again.
I watch seeds, skins, nuts and raw veggies. I rarely eat meat but when I do it's ground beef and only filet which is not often. Tough meats are hard to digest.
I take Metamucil on occasion and found that to be helpful but not perfect. I take Miralax and that really helps and most recently I am eating 4 warmed prunes a day to help with constipation which has helped too.
Too much fiber causes pain so I do watch but unfortunately not enough fiber constipates!!! It's a balancing act.
Good luck and god bless.
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