Left side pain

[Purplewoman]

This has been bothering me for a good few days now

Sore to press , and walking the dig it feels like it goes down to groin . I have diverticulitis or diverticulosis? I’m not sure of the right term . I have those pockets

I’ve once had antibiotics for side pain when it was infected he thought ? It’s not getting worse I don’t think . Does this happen occasionally? Thankyou

[Cimmy]

Hi purplewoman, I also have left sided pain which radiates to the groin, it is there all the time, like a dull ache that just won’t go away, I have divaticular disease and can often have flare ups. My doctor has put me opiate based painkillers which I must say works wonders and very little side effects. So after many tests, bloods, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ultrasound and numerous medications it’s a case of trying to control it, which is very hard and exhausting. I’m sorry I have no answers for you, just wanted you to know your not alone with this, this site is amazing place to be, just reading others post or having a rant is so helpful. Be kind to yourself and take care

[Purplewoman in reply to Cimmy]

Thank you so much for the reply and I’m sorry you suffer daily I feel lucky by comparison 😞 I use a very hot water bottle and paracetamol and I walk my dog slowly when it’s bad

I was worried something was going to burst or something is stuck in the pockets ?

[Zeemaj in reply to Cimmy]

Hi Cummy , so sorry to hear about that . I am having pain in upper left abdomen close to the ribs . I feel more pain when i sleep on left side, and when i change my side I don’t feel pain. Any idea what causing this pain. I have colonoscopy and endoscopy both . But still no answers. Thanks in advance Love xx

[warnout in reply to Zeemaj]

i think probly gas realated but im not a doc

[warnout in reply to Cimmy]

im new on this site but reading these things from other with ibs helps me knowing im not alone realy just ill and need normality bk ,, thx you for share great help x

[Cimmy in reply to warnout]

Hi warnout, glad you found this site, it has been a lifeline to me, I don’t think people understand what it like to suffer IBS and diverticula disease, it can be so debilitating and 😞 lonley. There are many wonderful people with inspiring post on this site, so you are definitely not alone. Take care

[warnout in reply to Cimmy]

thx you for caring

[chubbylover78]

Hi, I have diverticular disease also and I get this often. Not much you can do but have a low residue diet and take it easy. Painkillers might help or a heat pad but it should go away on it's own. If you get a fever or the pain becomes constant please see you gp as it could turn into diverticulitis and may need antibiotics.

[Purplewoman in reply to chubbylover78]

Thanks, it’s 50%less today so going the right way . I stick to dairy and gluten free diet

[warnout in reply to Purplewoman]

hi what contains gluten plz

[Purplewoman in reply to warnout]

Loads ! Lol I read every packet . Wheat is the big one so bread pasta biscuits chocolate gravy etc