Diverticulitis treatment

I am very interested to listen to both of your stories. I have had GERD for years, doing ok, then suddenly diagnosed with this thing called LPR. I loved my previous GI doc, as he always spoke to me like I have a brain, but unfortunately has retired. I have a large Left Inguinal hernia, and have as he had told me, diverticulosis. I have in the past 2yrs had 3 terrible episodes that were very scary, and painful, but not sure of what was happening. First one, doubled over with pain,low grade ttemp, and vomiting. I thought it was eating something "spoiled" Could not eat for sweveral days, but little by little started to eat. Second one no apparent temp, but terrible pain and bloating like I was hiding a basketball in my PJ's. Also vomiting, but no stool for 3 days. The last one was waking up at 130 am so nauseated and abd. bloating, I ran to the BR and broke out in a cold sweat, but could not vomit, and no stool. I had trouble breathing because I was wretching continuously. For a moment I thought I was going to die. Same recovery--could not eat for days, but eventually I began with toast and oatmeal. Saw the PA at a new office, and she said I was probably just constipated, so up my fiber. Also, that I should have gone into ER for an X-ray. Does this sound like Diverticulitis ? I do not look forward to another attack like this.

I am very interested to listen to both of your stories. I have had GERD for years, doing ok, then suddenly diagnosed with this thing called LPR. I loved my previous GI doc, as he always spoke to me like I have a brain, but unfortunately has retired. I have a large Left Inguinal hernia, and have as he had told me, diverticulosis. I have in the past 2yrs had 3 terrible episodes that were very scary, and painful, but not sure of what was happening. First one, doubled over with pain,low grade ttemp, and vomiting. I thought it was eating something "spoiled" Could not eat for sweveral days, but little by little started to eat. Second one no apparent temp, but terrible pain and bloating like I was hiding a basketball in my PJ's. Also vomiting, but no stool for 3 days. The last one was waking up at 130 am so nauseated and abd. bloating, I ran to the BR and broke out in a cold sweat, but could not vomit, and no stool. I had trouble breathing because I was wretching continuously. For a moment I thought I was going to die. Same recovery--could not eat for days, but eventually I began with toast and oatmeal. Saw the PA at a new office, and she said I was probably just constipated, so up my fiber. Also, that I should have gone into ER for an X-ray. Does this sound like Diverticulitis ? I do not look forward to another attack like this.

HiI have diverticulitis, ibsd, and acid reflux. My first diverticulitis flare up was four years ago. Had another three years later, and another last month. The liquid diet for three days and then small amounts of white rice and boiled chicken help. I also take Cipro and Flagyl for seven days. I get very weak from not eating and very very bloated from the Cipro and Flagyl. The Flagyl causes insomnia and of course horrible metal taste in my mouth. This last flare up I could not even switch to rice and chicken after seven days because of lack of appetite. I was still on liquids the entire course of the antibiotics. Now after being off the antibiotics for 24 hours my bloating has calmed down and the metabolic taste is gone. I’m starting to eat solid bland foods again fortunately.My question is: has anyone had luck with any other antibiotics paired up with Cipro? Flagyl has so many side effects that I can’t take the full dose for seven days. I am okay with the Cipro for seven days even with the bloating. Flagyl is my problem.By the way, when I am starting to get a flare up my signs are: diarrhea, chills and nausea before during and after a BM.With my ibsd, I only have diarrhea.The chills and nausea before during and after the BM are how I know it’s diverticulitis flare up again.Has anyone had similar symptoms and has anyone had luck with some other antibiotics besides flagyl?Thanks for all your help 🙂

HiI have diverticulitis, ibsd, and acid reflux. My first diverticulitis flare up was four years ago. Had another three years later, and another last month. The liquid diet for three days and then small amounts of white rice and boiled chicken help. I also take Cipro and Flagyl for seven days. I get very weak from not eating and very very bloated from the Cipro and Flagyl. The Flagyl causes insomnia and of course horrible metal taste in my mouth. This last flare up I could not even switch to rice and chicken after seven days because of lack of appetite. I was still on liquids the entire course of the antibiotics. Now after being off the antibiotics for 24 hours my bloating has calmed down and the metabolic taste is gone. I’m starting to eat solid bland foods again fortunately.My question is: has anyone had luck with any other antibiotics paired up with Cipro? Flagyl has so many side effects that I can’t take the full dose for seven days. I am okay with the Cipro for seven days even with the bloating. Flagyl is my problem.By the way, when I am starting to get a flare up my signs are: diarrhea, chills and nausea before during and after a BM.With my ibsd, I only have diarrhea.The chills and nausea before during and after the BM are how I know it’s diverticulitis flare up again.Has anyone had similar symptoms and has anyone had luck with some other antibiotics besides flagyl?Thanks for all your help 🙂

I am very interested to listen to both of your stories. I have had GERD for years, doing ok, then suddenly diagnosed with this thing called LPR. I loved my previous GI doc, as he always spoke to me like I have a brain, but unfortunately has retired. I have a large Left Inguinal hernia, and have as he had told me, diverticulosis. I have in the past 2yrs had 3 terrible episodes that were very scary, and painful, but not sure of what was happening. First one, doubled over with pain,low grade ttemp, and vomiting. I thought it was eating something "spoiled" Could not eat for sweveral days, but little by little started to eat. Second one no apparent temp, but terrible pain and bloating like I was hiding a basketball in my PJ's. Also vomiting, but no stool for 3 days. The last one was waking up at 130 am so nauseated and abd. bloating, I ran to the BR and broke out in a cold sweat, but could not vomit, and no stool. I had trouble breathing because I was wretching continuously. For a moment I thought I was going to die. Same recovery--could not eat for days, but eventually I began with toast and oatmeal. Saw the PA at a new office, and she said I was probably just constipated, so up my fiber. Also, that I should have gone into ER for an X-ray. Does this sound like Diverticulitis ? I do not look forward to another attack like this.

Thank you for sharing your story.

I'm very new to finding i have diverticulitis. How do I take the Augmentin with food, if maintaing clear liquids? I guess just have to eat something more solid?
Thanks,
Bev.

Hi, @ashum1. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll note I moved your post here to an existing discussion on diverticulitis treatment so you could meet members such as @kendra1129
@rosemaryhow @donna2023 @alh4 and others. I'd also like to introduce you to @jlharsh. I believe some of them will have input on how to take Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid (Augmentin).

When were you diagnosed, @ashum1? What symptoms were you experiencing prior to your diagnosis?

One evening, about 2 weeks ago, I had a slight low back ache, then at 3am I woke up to entire abdominal cramping pain. It blossomed into a rate of 10/10. I went to ER, had a cat scan, was told probable gastroenteritis. No fever, diarrhea, constipation, or nausea. One week later the pain returned 5/10. Had a Cat scan of abdomen & pelvis, with oral barium, IV contrast, & without Infusion. Pain remained on/off, mostly left lower.
Thanks,
ashum1