I have had two recent flare up with Diverticulitis. I am now on my third set of antibiotics to try & rid myself of this.
I would like to know if others have the same symptons as I experience. Of course there is the pain in the lower left abdomin but this latest time we actually thought it was my kidney on the left side the pain was high & under my ribs. It hurt to breathe. I had another CatScan (third in 4 weeks). Not my kidney but the diverticulitis back again!
Has anyone else experienced flu like symptoms? All over body achy feeling, chills, fatigue, fever? I find this to be the hardest to cope with. I find it hard to believe that a person could feel so ill from this throughout the whole body?
Any other information would be appreciated.
My diet is my next concern as soon as I am well again.
hi
i have not personally had flu like symptons
others may have ,,,
i set a diverticular video i hope it could help
you other ways,,it is on youtube
called
My Diverticulitis:-Treatment!
good luck
Hi Sharon
What you are describing reminds me of my 1st attack many years ago. Diverticulitis is an infection/inflammation and chills/fever often happen with infections. Also the medication does have severe side effects. I feel lousy when I take then, and for a couple of weeks afterwards - just totally drained and can't be bothered with anything.
Hopefully you will start to feel better after a couple of weeks, although the pain can linger for some time. You should be on a liquid diet with no fiber at present. This can also make you feel lethargic - and hungry! As you recover soluble fiber can be reintroduced. There are lots of posts here with suggestions on food. You will need to find out what suits you best - we are all different. Best wishes.
Thank you for your response Felinia. It is good to have support
thank you for your support & response. I will check YouTube.