Hello,
I'm hoping to find some feedback here. I had an attack of diverticulitis about 5 years ago. I had a small abcsess, was hospitalized 5 days, treated with IV anitbiotics. Had a follow up colonoscopy. Result was a few small scattered diverticula, everything else looked very good, no polyps, nothing! I've had IBS most of my adult life also..After colonoscopy, Doc said "see you in 5 years"..I have still had occasional IBS problems, mostly when stressed. This past 6 weeks have been VERY stressful. For 3 days now i've had lower abdominal dull ache..and some pain that comes and goes, usually results in BM that is similar to IBS....mucousy..painful. This is not the same worsening intense pain i had with diverticulitis..but it is in the same location...now my question is could it be stress causing more severe IBS than i usually have ..or the diverticulosis? I don't think i have a fever..i did with the attack 5 years ago....and December 09' is the 5 year marking the next colonoscopy.i have some mild lower back achiness also......anyone else have some idea what could be going on? Can't tell if it's bad IBS or diverticulitis again. Thanx for any input