Hello,
I am having gastrointestinal problems for almost a month. Started with persistent (low level) pain in lower left abdomen; then alternating loose bowels and constipation. Also has some sciatic at same time. Saw Primary's nurse (9/5/18) and she suggested mild diverticulitis. Went on 2 day liquid diet and then very soft food next 4 days or so. Next week, pain in lower part of abdomen subsided (felt only occasionally) and longer bout of constipation set in with great discomfort across belly below belly button. Gassy feeling. Saw Gastroenterology nurse Sept. 13th; She also said mild diverticulitis (felt my abdomen) and put me on 10 days of Augmentin Clav. While on it constipation continued. I finished on 9/21. That evening I had an explosive bout of diarrhea (but felt relief). Then the diarrhea continued all day Saturday, 9/22 (at least 10 times). Also on Sunday ( a bit less), and then on Monday (today). The stools were mushy and a bit watery (I don't know if they looked like what they call "coffee grounds" or not, but from the photos on Internet I think so. I call Gastro office and nurse said to have stool sample done and CBC. I've done that today.
My question is how will I know if the Augmentin is causing my present diarrhea or if this is all part of the larger problem. NOTE: both nurses were reluctant to order a C-scan since I had one of abdomen 5 months ago for bladder problem which resolved itself. All results of that scan were normal.