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Posted 6 years ago, 17 users are following. Hi, I’m 39 male, was diagnosed with acute uncomplicated sigmoid diverticulitis on a CT scan 12 days ago. Pain has been ongoing on and off for 2 weeks. I was given 5 days of flagyl and keflex. I’m a little overweight (not much atall really) and fairly active with sports and exercise 2-4 days a week.
James couldn't have put it better. All I will add is to say that after my last big flare in August, it took about 10 months instead of the usual 4 - 6 weeks. During that time I had a couple of minor flares. I still get the odd twinge if I eat the wrong thing but I figure now is as "normal" as it's going to get.
Hello,I've experienced a flare up in February and it last for me 2 1/2 weeks. I struggled to get my body normal in the process because I was in pain and couldn't eat then on liquid diet I lost weight. Everyone is different so it all depends. I feel your pain and this is a distressing condition for al of us.
About 1 in 5 people with diverticula develop a bout of diverticulitis at some stage. Some people have recurring bouts of diverticulitis. Symptoms of diverticulitis include: A constant pain in the abdomen. It is most commonly in the lower left side of the abdomen, but can occur in any part of the abdomen. High temperature (fever).
Edited 2 years ago. I read a study today that says 40% of patients feel mild to moderate pain a year after an episode of AD. I also read that improvement after diagnosis and treatment of AD can take 6 months in some cases. Also, Approx 10% of people with AD have been shown to need more than 6 months to recover.
Crohn's disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the wall of the gut (gastrointestinal tract). Any part of the gut can be affected. The main symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases are tummy pains and diarrhoea, but bloating and other gas-related symptoms can develop. Diverticulitis.
Diverticulitis symptoms won't go away even after treatment!!! Posted 8 years ago, 19 users are following. kelly1014. Two weeks ago I was in the ER with my first bout of diverticulites.Cipro and flagl for 10 days and told uncomplicated case.10 days later and I STILL had pain and terrible low back pain so was told stay on medfor 14 days and my ...
Patient Forums for Diverticula. Part of the Gut, bowel and stomach category. Symptom, treatment and advice from community members.
Lingering pain 4 weeks after flare up. Posted 6 years ago, 26 users are following. anthony45004. It has been over 4 weeks after my 2nd flare in 16 mos..my energy has come back for the most part but I still experience nagging pain in my lower abdomen before bowel movements that persist until my colon is clear. My gp prescribed bentyl 10 mg when ...
It showed the diverticulitis was clearing up but still some infection. All this is to say to you that it seems to take a really long time to get well. It has now been 5 and a half weeks for me. I am a school teacher and I have missed nearly 3 weeks of school because I felt so bad. So yes it is normal to be very tired and in pain.