so this 2nd time around i did not know whether it was an attack or infection ? what is the difference in the early stages? i have dull pain in let side ans back period like pain, also become less mobile pains in my legs ans hips, become lethargic almost feel wiped out ! is this really normal ? does anyone else suffer this so bad ? is this a flare up or infection ? so i thought ok, i will just take 7 days antibiotics that i had in my draw as a stand by for holiday etc then began to feel better then 4 days later it started again ! in the meantime i have really high blood presure out of nowhere go to hospital ans now on blood presure tablets i am now wondering is this all linked to infection ? ? i feell the more fibre i have to worse i feel !! i am usually a very active person running and always on my feet throughout the day this makes me so depressed aswell I was also perscribed Colofac is this to be taken for life on a daily basis ? please can someone help regards sharrone x