very discouraged - Bowel Disorders Message Board

mrs fudd · 03-16-2005, 11:49 AM

I have just completed 17 days of flagyl and cipro for diverticulitis flare-up. I am in pain!!so disappointed and now have to take part in some stressful times..I am very afraid to introduce more fiber; daily, have been having 1/2 cup oatmeal porridge and 1 tbsp of fibrous well-cooked veggies as well as my staples of soft fish and avocados, protein drink and carrot juice and 1 or 2 soda crackers...only water and herbal teas....am I missing something? Can ANYONE help. I am very concerned about doctor visit tomorrow and the fact that no one realizes the pain and social resttrictions on this. My bms are now fairly normal, once a day, painful in lower left just before them and then gnawing pain continually after....what is to become of this? Can you advise...ANYTHING!

CDauthier · 03-16-2005, 06:52 PM

Mrs. Fudd, Sorry to hear you are still in pain and glad that you are going to doc tomorrow...colon-rectal specialist (I hope)! Diverticulitis is VERY painful and it sounds like you are in a chronic flare up. When in a flare up you want to avoid fish as it causes gas which causes more pain. Avocados contain a lot of fat which also cause gas so you might want to lay off of them for a while too. I would discuss possibly some IV antibiodics for the flare up. And, if the IV antibiodics don't work, then you probably know what the next step is likely to be....but you may be to the point that surgery is better than the constantly suffering. And yes, social restrictions are great when in a flare up...and even when not because you never know what's going to trigger one, thus it's constant paranoia. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow and please let us know what you find out! Cathy

mrs fudd · 03-16-2005, 10:57 PM

Thanks Cathy..the appt tomorrow is with GP, appt with gastroenterologist is April 8 (set up some time back) and I am enquiring about colorectal tomorrow, There are Big waiting times here to see specialists...I feel your empathy and appreciate your being onboard. yes, I'm beginning to face possibilities..thanks for being there..Lois

gomer4 · 03-17-2005, 07:42 AM

Mrs. Fudd, I too am in a flare up so can appreciate what you are going through. I am doing the Flagyl and Cipro right now and am struggling in knowing what to eat during these flare ups. I don't know what caused this last one and find that very scary because I don't know what to avoid.
Am interested in knowing what you find out from the Doctor.
Lori

mrs fudd · 03-17-2005, 08:39 AM

so good to hear from you and meet a fellow sufferer, although I'm sorry you're hurting too. It IS scary...I will let you know re appt but don't see what can be advised except more antibiotics to make it to specialist appt. I am going to ask about IV antibiotic, colorectal reference as Cathy recommends. I have modulon and buscopan on hand for pain but can't get past the possible side effects....anyone else on either of these?