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Severe tiredness

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allyson46027
allyson46027

Hi All,

I was diagnosed with diverticular disease 5 years ago.

Thursday i felt tired and out of dorts some mild pain, by the afternoon i felt really unwell...off to drs...given co amoxiclav.

Ive been taking them since then but have horrible bouts of diarrhoea which i think is worse since i started drugs. Still have mild on and off pain and grumbling tummy, but am exhausted...no energy and slept most of yesterday. I need to work tomorrow and advice on how to recover quickly.

Thanks x

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  • miredo222
    miredo222 allyson46027

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    I have no idea if its the meds (I also took amoxy-clav also for my most recent bout - finished 3 weeks ago now) or if it's the body fighting the infection, or if it's the lame diet, but I still feel tired.  I was so tired that I had naps during the day, long nights sleep, no energy to do anything.  I took over 10 days off work, and then, off for the summer, which is very lucky. I went for a paddle last Tuesday, and my friends had to tow me back after only about 30 min.  I was significantly better by Thursday, over 2 weeks after finishing the meds. Today for the first time in 10 weeks, I've not had diarrhea.  Probiotics, slippery elm, enzymes are helping.  I've added omega oil and vitamins to my regimens, because I am worried about the low food absorption for such a long time.  

    You have to listen to your body, and rest.  No magic speedy trick i'm afraid.  I have found that sitting for a long time seems to aggravate the pain, as do constrictive clothing.   Lots of meditation and relaxation seems to help also.

    Good luck!

  • vickie47128
    vickie47128 allyson46027

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    Did they do blood tests and Cat scan tosee if your inflamed in Diverticula? Did you do liquids for 2-3 days.to rest colon?  The antibiotics  will make you sicker and cause diarrhea and upset tummy. Drink lotsa water and cranberry juice, broths, pedialyte, Gatorade. Beef bone broths and Teas are good. Tylenol and heating pad. I took Imodium but only once a week. Probiotics are important too. Rest a lot, walk when you can, and meditation is great! But I’m not sure you should go back to work yet? Your body needs to heal. Prayers for a speedy recovery 🌺🤗🙏

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