Diverticulitis Questions

Can Flagyl be used to treat diarrhea?

Does Flagyl treat UTI infections?

Does Bactrim cause headaches?

Has anyone had an overactive sense of smell while taking Flagyl?

While I'm confident Flagyl is working I have suffered some severe side effects, one of which is unlisted. I believe it is working because my abdominal pain has significantly decreased since being diagnosed with diverticulitis about 1 week ago. I am also taking Cipro. The reported side effect... read more

Has anyone here experienced permanent damage from levaquin?

I had diverticulitis and my doctor gave me levaquin and flagyl. I've read some scary stories about levaquin, but I was so sick, I just took it and didn't think twice about it. Has anyone had an adverse delayed reaction to it?

Why do doctors combine Cipro and Flagel?

I meant Cipro. I was being treated for diverticulitis and both medications were prescribed each 500 mg twice a day. After 4-5 days I started to have a metalic taste in my mouth, sensitivity to odors (like car exhaust) and general listlessness. I went off the medication, diverticulits symptoms... read more

What's the Difference Between Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis & Diverticula?

I recently went for a colonoscopy, and an upper endoscopy. My PCP panicked, and I went to a different gastro Doc than I usually do. I've been going for these for about 36 years and they always find a small polyp and remove it. I also have IBS and in me it takes the form of spasms of diarrhea.... read more

What does it feel like when you have a flare up of diverticulitis? For me it is a stabbing pain...

... in my abdomen, almost like a labor pain, except one right after the other. Goes on for several hours. Then it subsides. I feel wiped out and exhausted. Is this the same for others?

I have IBS, acid reflux, hiatus hernia and diverticulitis. I think now I've got Crohn's?

... disease what is good for these symptoms? I don't take anything except for tums and I eat them like candy when I have a flare up.

I aam taking ciprofloxacin and metronidazole for diverticulitis of sigmoid colon disorder?

If I drank alcohol in combination with the two drugs ciprofloxacin and metronidazole will I get liver damage? Such as few beers...

Is it safe to use Exlax while having Diverticulitis?

I was in the hospital for 4 days, once released I have not had a bowel movement. I think I may be constipated from the antibiotics. Trying to drink more water but not working. I need to know what stool softener is best during this time.

When can I switch to a normal diet after an acute attack of diverticulitis?

I had an acute attack of diverticulits and have been on cipro/flagyl for 5 days. Started with a clear liquid diet for a couple days and advanced to a low residue diet for the last 3. I'm feeling very well right now and really want to go back to a normal diet sans seeds, popcorn, etc. When can... read more

Is anyone taking Linzess 290 twice daily??

I've been reading everyone's experience with Linzess but have not read of anyone needing to take it 2 x day. Lucky for you :-) Long story short, colon resection for sigmoid diverticulitis, followed by IBS-C. After several failed medications I started out taking Linzess 145 once daily,... read more

I am taking Cipro and Flagyl for diverticulitis. Can diarrhea be expected throughout treatment?

Will Z Pak help a diverticulitis infection?

I have taken Flagyl in the past, however it upsets my digestion system. I seem to tolerate Z Pak well.