I've was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis during a laparoscopy. I stayed 2 nights in the hospital and was given a clear liquid diet and 2 days of i.v. antibiotics. I now have a colonoscopy scheduled in a couple of weeks to further diagnose and treat. My only two symptoms are an almost constant vaginal, pelvic, and rectal pressure which seems to shift around somewhat. It is MOST painful when sitting down. (It's like something heavy is inside me weighing down.)
I'm 40 years old. I eat high fiber, only weigh 110 pounds, have no problem with bowel movements, and regularly exercise.
I got a steroid shot yesterday, but it hasn't seemed to help. I'm also taking pain medication as needed.
Has anyone had symptoms such as mine, and what was done to relieve them?