diverticulitis question

I am a 27 year old male and was diagnosed with diverticulitis about a week ago.  I've been taking the antibiotics and I'm getting better I think but I seem to still be having problems.  I wanted to know if this is normal.  2 nights ago was probably one of the most painful nights I've had.  And I have not had a solid bowel movement in a couple of weeks.  Since I started the medication they have been not solid...seems almost powdery or fiberous (sorry for the detail haha)...but i'm getting nervous because I feel like I should be getting much better much faster.  I was hoping someone could tell me if this all seems normal and how long it takes to start getting back to normal.  Ya know another symptom I was having is that when I urinated I feel the pain on that left side...I feel because I'm using muscles in that area...never hurts in the back though.  I'm definitely in less pain then I was a week ago but curious as to if the rest of this is normal.  Let me know what you think!!!  Thanks!

[April68]

I completely understand what you are going through.  I too am taking antibiotics, having the same BMs as you.  Honestly I was trying to describe it to my husband, and you pretty much described it the way it really is! This has been going on for 2 weeks.  In that the intense pain is pretty much over....I still experience discomfort from time to time.  Flagyl is horrible...yuk.  But i'm taking it because I want to get better.  BMs seem forced, and skinny.  I have been reassured that it takes time for the colon to rest and get back to normal.  Go check the mayo clinic out and type in Diverticulitis and look at their diets.  You will not believe was is hard to digest and what has seeds.  Life is going to change.  I'm a little nervous too, but....from what I'm reading all seems to be par for the course.