I developed a bad pain in my stomach. After several tests and a Ct scan my Dr diagnosed diverticulitis. He was very vague about what I should be eating. Rest and lots of liquid and antibiotics.
So I retired to bed with water and herbal tea and google. The reputable health sites are confusing. After I feel a bit better soms suggest a low fibre diet and some suggest working up to a high fibre diet. I have problems with high fibre anyway but I am interested in what works and what the latest thoughts are. Please
Sweet Person, I have had it and it is very difficult to treat because of where it is located. That is why you were prescribed a powerful antibiotic. This will NOT go away by change of diet. Your stomach will swell if it isn't already and be painful to the softest touch. You said the antibiotic didn't agree with you, but you didn't say how. Please go to the ER no matter how long you have to wait. If the pain is critical do NOT drive yourself call for a rescue squad to take you. I KNOW THE PAIN YOU ARE IN but it will only get worse.
I developed a bad pain in my stomach. After several tests and a Ct scan my Dr diagnosed diverticulitis. He was very vague about what I should be eating. Rest and lots of liquid and antibiotics.
So I retired to bed with water and herbal tea and google. The reputable health sites are confusing. After I feel a bit better soms suggest a low fibre diet and some suggest working up to a high fibre diet. I have problems with high fibre anyway but I am interested in what works and what the latest thoughts are. Please
Sweet Person, I have had it and it is very difficult to treat because of where it is located. That is why you were prescribed a powerful antibiotic. This will NOT go away by change of diet. Your stomach will swell if it isn't already and be painful to the softest touch. You said the antibiotic didn't agree with you, but you didn't say how. Please go to the ER no matter how long you have to wait. If the pain is critical do NOT drive yourself call for a rescue squad to take you. I KNOW THE PAIN YOU ARE IN but it will only get worse.
I have been on PPI pills for more then 30 years due to my stomach creating a lots of acid. lately i have been experiencing upset stomach and feels like vomiting and I don't have the appetite to eat. also another severe pain in very lower of my belly button, it hurts when i caught and when i go to sit down. i have done many scopes and the Doctor found that i have a Diverticulitis. Avery time the pain comes on my Doctor put me on antibiotic, but it doesn't help my pain. it feels like Groin pain. your help/comment is appreciated.
I have been on PPI pills for more then 30 years due to my stomach creating a lots of acid. lately i have been experiencing upset stomach and feels like vomiting and I don't have the appetite to eat. also another severe pain in very lower of my belly button, it hurts when i caught and when i go to sit down. i have done many scopes and the Doctor found that i have a Diverticulitis. Avery time the pain comes on my Doctor put me on antibiotic, but it doesn't help my pain. it feels like Groin pain. your help/comment is appreciated.
Have you eliminated all acidic foods from your diet? Have you eliminated all soda, booze, citrus,
tomato, products? Are you eating a healthy diet with no fried fatty foods? Have you been checked for pancreatic problems?
Have you eliminated all acidic foods from your diet? Have you eliminated all soda, booze, citrus,
tomato, products? Are you eating a healthy diet with no fried fatty foods? Have you been checked for pancreatic problems?
yes I did stop all of the above and I don't think I have been for Pancreatic, i just Read the symptoms of Pancreatic and its very close what i have been experiencing. is this test done with a scope? or what?
yes I did stop all of the above and I don't think I have been for Pancreatic, i just Read the symptoms of Pancreatic and its very close what i have been experiencing. is this test done with a scope? or what?
yes, I did stop all of the above and I don't think any of my doctors did a Pancreatic test on me , I just Read the symptoms of Pancreatic and its very close to what I have been experiencing. is this test done with a scope? or what?
I have been on PPI pills for more then 30 years due to my stomach creating a lots of acid. lately i have been experiencing upset stomach and feels like vomiting and I don't have the appetite to eat. also another severe pain in very lower of my belly button, it hurts when i caught and when i go to sit down. i have done many scopes and the Doctor found that i have a Diverticulitis. Avery time the pain comes on my Doctor put me on antibiotic, but it doesn't help my pain. it feels like Groin pain. your help/comment is appreciated.
Hello @mikesl, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @riflemanz64 and others. You mentioned that your doctor diagnosed you with diverticulitis. I thought you might find this article helpful that is very similar to the pain you are describing.
"The most common symptoms of diverticulitis are abdominal pain and fever. The abdominal pain of diverticulitis is usually lower and/or left-sided abdominal pain. The pain is usually sharp and constant, and the pain may seem to travel, or radiate, to the leg, groin, back, and side."
-- Diverticular Disease Expanded Version | ASCRS: https://fascrs.org/patients/diseases-and-conditions/a-z/diverticular-disease-expanded-version.
I have been on PPI pills for more then 30 years due to my stomach creating a lots of acid. lately i have been experiencing upset stomach and feels like vomiting and I don't have the appetite to eat. also another severe pain in very lower of my belly button, it hurts when i caught and when i go to sit down. i have done many scopes and the Doctor found that i have a Diverticulitis. Avery time the pain comes on my Doctor put me on antibiotic, but it doesn't help my pain. it feels like Groin pain. your help/comment is appreciated.
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Sweet Person, I have had it and it is very difficult to treat because of where it is located. That is why you were prescribed a powerful antibiotic. This will NOT go away by change of diet. Your stomach will swell if it isn't already and be painful to the softest touch. You said the antibiotic didn't agree with you, but you didn't say how. Please go to the ER no matter how long you have to wait. If the pain is critical do NOT drive yourself call for a rescue squad to take you. I KNOW THE PAIN YOU ARE IN but it will only get worse.
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Antibiotic made me dizzy and made me sick. Dr couldn’t find one I am not sensitive to
Please keep us posted...Prayers and Good Wishes are with you
I have been on PPI pills for more then 30 years due to my stomach creating a lots of acid. lately i have been experiencing upset stomach and feels like vomiting and I don't have the appetite to eat. also another severe pain in very lower of my belly button, it hurts when i caught and when i go to sit down. i have done many scopes and the Doctor found that i have a Diverticulitis. Avery time the pain comes on my Doctor put me on antibiotic, but it doesn't help my pain. it feels like Groin pain. your help/comment is appreciated.
Have you eliminated all acidic foods from your diet? Have you eliminated all soda, booze, citrus,
tomato, products? Are you eating a healthy diet with no fried fatty foods? Have you been checked for pancreatic problems?
yes I did stop all of the above and I don't think I have been for Pancreatic, i just Read the symptoms of Pancreatic and its very close what i have been experiencing. is this test done with a scope? or what?
yes, I did stop all of the above and I don't think any of my doctors did a Pancreatic test on me , I just Read the symptoms of Pancreatic and its very close to what I have been experiencing. is this test done with a scope? or what?
Hello @mikesl, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @riflemanz64 and others. You mentioned that your doctor diagnosed you with diverticulitis. I thought you might find this article helpful that is very similar to the pain you are describing.
"The most common symptoms of diverticulitis are abdominal pain and fever. The abdominal pain of diverticulitis is usually lower and/or left-sided abdominal pain. The pain is usually sharp and constant, and the pain may seem to travel, or radiate, to the leg, groin, back, and side."
-- Diverticular Disease Expanded Version | ASCRS: https://fascrs.org/patients/diseases-and-conditions/a-z/diverticular-disease-expanded-version.
There is another discussion that you might find helpful where other members have shared their experience:
-- Diverticulitis: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diverticulitis-1/
Have you discussed the pain with your doctor and possible treatments that might help?
Yes